The average medical malpractice payment in Puerto Rico for 2022 was $64,250. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $58,989.
In 2022, there were 211 medical malpractice payments made in Puerto Rico. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 16 out of 59 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Puerto Rico ranked number 4 of 59, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Armed Forces populations.
In Puerto Rico, the most frequent allegation reported in the database is "Improper Management." The second most frequent allegation is "Failure to Treat".
Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. Puerto Rico is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in Puerto Rico is a dentist.
Average Payment (2004-2022): $58,989
Total Payments in Database (2004-2022): 4,566
Average Payment (2022): $64,250
Total Number of Payments (2022): 211
Rank in Average Payment (2022): 53
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 4 of 59 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Management
Most Common Allegation in 2021: Improper Management
Most Common Nature of Claim (2022): Treatment Related - 54% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)