1. New York ─ 1,528
2. California ─ 924
3. Florida ─ 783
4. Pennsylvania ─ 767
5. Texas ─ 538
6. New Jersey ─ 455
7. Michigan ─ 414
8. Illinois ─ 340
9. Louisiana ─ 282
10. Massachusetts ─ 280
Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation.
Here are the top ten states with the highest number of paid medical malpractice claims for 2007, with the number of claims paid, according to The Kaiser Family Foundation.
1. New York ─ 1,528
2. California ─ 924
3. Florida ─ 783
4. Pennsylvania ─ 767
5. Texas ─ 538
6. New Jersey ─ 455
7. Michigan ─ 414
8. Illinois ─ 340
9. Louisiana ─ 282
10. Massachusetts ─ 280
Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation.