Nurse malpractice claim costs have risen 12.5% to $236,749 across the U.S. in the past few years, a new report shows.
The Nurse Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition also shows cases of $750,000 or more accounted for 7.9% of closed claims.
The report, from Nurses Service Organization and CNA Financial Corp., covers 466 closed claims involving RNs, LPNs/LVNs, nursing students or healthcare businesses, closed Jan. 1, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2024, each with a paid indemnity of $10,000 or more. Amounts reflect CNA payments only. Payments by co-defendants or other insurers are excluded.
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