The average medical malpractice payment in South Dakota for 2022 was $334,722. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $326,788.
In 2022, there were 9 medical malpractice payments made in South Dakota. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 50 out of 59 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, South Dakota ranked number 50 of 59, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Armed Forces populations.
Across the country, the most common allegations giving rise to medical malpractice payments are "Failure to Diagnose" and "Improper Performance." South Dakota 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 Dakota in the database is "Wrong Body Part."
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 an osteopathic physician (DO).
Average Payment (2004-2022): $326,788
Total Payments in Database (2004-2022): 454
Average Payment (2022): $334,722
Total Number of Payments (2022): 9
Rank in Average Payment (2022): 35
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 50 of 59 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2022): Failure to Diagnose
Most Common Allegation in 2021: Failure to Diagnose
Most Common Nature of Claim (2022): Surgery Related - 56% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)