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The MedMalPredict Blog
Expert perspectives on medical malpractice litigation, settlement strategy, and AI-powered case analysis.
April 25, 2026
Medical Malpractice Payouts Are Rising. Here's What the Recent Data Actually Shows
Medical professional liability reached $151,768 in occurrence severity per open claim in accident year 2018. That figure, the highest across every casualty insurance line, is the real story underneath a wave of headlines about the rising cost of malpractice claims.
Read more →March 29, 2026
5 Things the Data Says About Medical Malpractice That Will Surprise You
Medical malpractice is a field built on instinct, experience, and pattern recognition. Attorneys develop gut feelings about what a case is worth. Adjusters calibrate reserves based on years of handling similar claims. Experts give opinions shaped by their own professional histories.
Read more →March 22, 2026
Average Medical Malpractice Payouts by State: What the Data Actually Shows
The "average" medical malpractice payout in the United States is $455,724. That number is almost useless. Not because it is wrong, but because it papers over a reality that anyone who works in med mal already knows: where a case happens matters enormously.
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