The 10 states where physicians most commonly face malpractice suits

Physicians in Louisiana are more likely to face malpractice lawsuits than physicians in any other state, with 72% of Louisiana physicians being named as a sole or co-defendant at some point in their careers, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians and Malpractice Report,” published Oct. 26.

The 10 states where physicians most commonly face malpractice lawsuits:

1. Louisiana: 72%

2. (tie) Indiana: 68%

2. (tie) Kentucky: 68%

4. New Mexico: 67%

5. Pennsylvania: 66%

6. New York: 65%

7. Oregon: 64%

8. Missouri: 59%

9. (tie) South Carolina: 57%

9. (tie) Tennessee: 57%

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