South Dakota Medical Malpractice Information
- What is the average medical malpractice settlement in South Dakota?
The average medical malpractice payment in South Dakota for 2023 was $560,078. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $332,312.
- How many medical malpractice settlements have there been in South Dakota?
In 2023, there were 16 medical malpractice payments made in South Dakota. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 50 out of 52 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, South Dakota ranked number 46 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 Dakota?
In South Dakota, the most frequent allegation reported in the database is "An Otherwise Unclassified Allegation." The second most frequent allegation is "Delay in Diagnosis".
- Which type of healthcare provider pays the most medical malpractice claims in South Dakota?
Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. South Dakota is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in South Dakota is a dentist.
The Largest Medical Malpractice Payments for South Dakota (2004-2022)
South Dakota Statistics at a Glance
Average Payment (2004-2024): $332,312
Total Payments in Database (2004-2024): 475
Average Payment (2023): $560,078
Total Number of Payments (2023): 16
Rank in Average Payment (2004-2024): 21
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 46 of 52 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2023): An Otherwise Unclassified Allegation
Most Common Allegation (2022): Failure to Diagnose
Most Common Nature of Claim (2023): Surgery Related - 32% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)