South Carolina Medical Malpractice Information

What is the average medical malpractice settlement in South Carolina?
The average medical malpractice payment in South Carolina for 2023 was $389,645. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $242,735.
How many medical malpractice settlements have there been in South Carolina?
In 2023, there were 180 medical malpractice payments made in South Carolina. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 20 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, South Carolina ranked number 24 of 52, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

What is the most common type of medical malpractice claim in South Carolina?

Across the country, the most common allegations giving rise to medical malpractice payments are "Failure to Diagnose" and "Improper Performance." South Carolina is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Failure to Diagnose." The second most frequent allegation appearing for South Carolina in the database is "Improper Performance."

Which type of healthcare provider pays the most medical malpractice claims in South Carolina?

Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. South Carolina is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in South Carolina is a dentist.

A few notes about this: The database only shows which claims were paid and does not include claims that were presented but rejected. Also, the database does not include payments by non-providers like health systems and hospitals. There are also some number of claims that go unreported each year. Finally, the information contained in the reports is self-reported by the providers, their insurance companies, and other provider representatives.

South Carolina Medical Malpractice Payment Amounts By Year

South Carolina Medical Malpractice Payments By Year

The Largest Medical Malpractice Payments for South Carolina (2004-2022)

Year	State	Amount	Allegation
2022	South Carolina	$9,750,000	Improper Performance
2015	South Carolina	$4,550,000	Failure to Monitor
2023	South Carolina	$4,450,000	Equipment Utilization Problem
2023	South Carolina	$4,050,000	Radiology or Imaging Error
2018	South Carolina	$3,450,000	Delay in Treatment
2021	South Carolina	$3,250,000	Failure to Diagnose
2008	South Carolina	$2,950,000	Failure to Diagnose
2010	South Carolina	$2,950,000	Improper Performance
2023	South Carolina	$2,850,000	Failure to Treat
2022	South Carolina	$2,750,000	Failure to Recognize a Complication

South Carolina Statistics at a Glance

Average Payment (2004-2024): $242,735

Total Payments in Database (2004-2024): 3,554

Average Payment (2023): $389,645

Total Number of Payments (2023): 180

Rank in Average Payment (2004-2024): 43

Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 24 of 52 Jurisdictions

Most Common Allegation (2023): Failure to Diagnose

Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Performance

Most Common Nature of Claim (2023): Diagnosis Related - 30% of all payments

Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)

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*The database contains public payment information from 2004 to 2024. While it contains a small amount of information pertaining to the claim giving rise to that payment, it is missing crucial nonpublic information that would certainly affect claim valuation. Past results are no guarantee for future outcomes.

Every medical malpractice case is different. This site is for informational purposes only and does not contain any legal advice. Please discuss your personal situation with an attorney.

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