The average medical malpractice payment in West Virginia for 2022 was $426,168. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $267,150.
In 2022, there were 116 medical malpractice payments made in West Virginia. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 30 out of 59 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, West Virginia ranked number 3 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." West Virginia is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Improper Performance." The second most frequent allegation appearing for West Virginia in the database is "Failure to Treat."
Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. West Virginia is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in West Virginia is an osteopathic physician (DO).
Average Payment (2004-2022): $267,150
Total Payments in Database (2004-2022): 2,064
Average Payment (2022): $426,168
Total Number of Payments (2022): 116
Rank in Average Payment (2022): 20
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 3 of 59 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Performance
Most Common Allegation in 2021: Improper Performance
Most Common Nature of Claim (2022): Treatment Related - 33% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)