- 98,000 people die annually from medical malpractice in the United States, this is the equivalent of two 737's crashing everyday.
- At least 80% of medical malpractice lawsuits are for death or serious injury.
- In 2013, New York had more money spent on Medical Malpractice than any other state with $763,088,250 spent on payouts.
- Neurosurgeons are at the highest risk of medical malpractice claims each year with 19.1%
- Psychiatrists are at the lowest risk, with only 2.6%
- 99 out of 100 doctors in high risk specialties will face a lawsuit in their career.
- 75 out of 100 in low risk will face a lawsuit in their career.
- Each year, 7.6% of doctors face a lawsuit, yet only 1.6% of them have to pay money.
- 93% of payouts for malpractice cases are reached through settlement.
- North Carolina, in 2012 had between 40 million and 60 million dollars in malpractice payouts.