Represents patients harmed by medical negligence and healthcare errors.
Cost Range: Medical Malpractice lawyers charge from $260/hr in North Dakota to $518/hr in District of Columbia. The national average is $338/hr.
| # | State | Avg Hourly Rate | Avg Case Cost | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ND North Dakota | $260/hr | $78,752 | -25.70x |
| 2 | AR Arkansas | $261/hr | $78,337 | -25.40x |
| 3 | NM New Mexico | $261/hr | $79,841 | -25.40x |
| 4 | AL Alabama | $263/hr | $79,388 | -24.90x |
| 5 | SD South Dakota | $264/hr | $79,687 | -24.60x |
| 6 | KY Kentucky | $265/hr | $80,013 | -24.30x |
| 7 | ID Idaho | $267/hr | $81,341 | -23.70x |
| 8 | WV West Virginia | $271/hr | $80,175 | -22.60x |
| 9 | WY Wyoming | $271/hr | $82,274 | -22.60x |
| 10 | MS Mississippi | $273/hr | $80,600 | -22.00x |
| 11 | KS Kansas | $274/hr | $82,628 | -21.70x |
| 12 | WI Wisconsin | $275/hr | $84,583 | -21.40x |
| 13 | NE Nebraska | $279/hr | $84,147 | -20.30x |
| 14 | LA Louisiana | $286/hr | $85,822 | -18.30x |
| 15 | TN Tennessee | $288/hr | $87,077 | -17.70x |
| 16 | UT Utah | $291/hr | $88,315 | -16.90x |
| 17 | GA Georgia | $294/hr | $89,429 | -16.00x |
| 18 | MI Michigan | $295/hr | $89,378 | -15.70x |
| 19 | MO Missouri | $298/hr | $89,371 | -14.90x |
| 20 | OK Oklahoma | $298/hr | $87,850 | -14.90x |
| 21 | IA Iowa | $301/hr | $89,057 | -14.00x |
| 22 | IN Indiana | $302/hr | $89,847 | -13.70x |
| 23 | MN Minnesota | $305/hr | $93,189 | -12.90x |
| 24 | OH Ohio | $305/hr | $91,136 | -12.90x |
| 25 | SC South Carolina | $307/hr | $90,825 | -12.30x |
| 26 | MT Montana | $320/hr | $94,617 | -8.60x |
| 27 | PA Pennsylvania | $321/hr | $97,941 | -8.30x |
| 28 | OR Oregon | $322/hr | $98,602 | -8.00x |
| 29 | NV Nevada | $327/hr | $98,971 | -6.60x |
| 30 | NH New Hampshire | $327/hr | $100,593 | -6.60x |
| 31 | DE Delaware | $335/hr | $102,360 | -4.30x |
| 32 | NC North Carolina | $342/hr | $100,679 | -2.30x |
| 33 | AZ Arizona | $344/hr | $101,768 | -1.70x |
| 34 | FL Florida | $346/hr | $104,122 | -1.10x |
| 35 | HI Hawaii | $355/hr | $108,751 | 1.40x |
| 36 | ME Maine | $358/hr | $105,252 | 2.30x |
| 37 | VT Vermont | $370/hr | $108,648 | 5.70x |
| 38 | RI Rhode Island | $383/hr | $113,923 | 9.40x |
| 39 | TX Texas | $384/hr | $113,050 | 9.70x |
| 40 | AK Alaska | $389/hr | $114,839 | 11.10x |
| 41 | CO Colorado | $390/hr | $116,323 | 11.40x |
| 42 | NJ New Jersey | $390/hr | $119,314 | 11.40x |
| 43 | VA Virginia | $422/hr | $123,930 | 20.60x |
| 44 | WA Washington | $422/hr | $126,093 | 20.60x |
| 45 | IL Illinois | $427/hr | $125,920 | 22.00x |
| 46 | MD Maryland | $446/hr | $131,196 | 27.40x |
| 47 | CT Connecticut | $465/hr | $137,254 | 32.90x |
| 48 | CA California | $483/hr | $144,979 | 38.00x |
| 49 | MA Massachusetts | $486/hr | $143,923 | 38.90x |
| 50 | NY New York | $515/hr | $154,110 | 47.10x |
| 51 | DC District of Columbia | $518/hr | $156,918 | 48.00x |
The national average hourly rate for a Medical Malpractice attorney is $350. Rates range from $260 in North Dakota to $518 in District of Columbia depending on location and experience.
The average total case cost for Medical Malpractice matters is $10,000. This typically includes attorney fees, court filing fees, and related expenses. The typical case duration is Contingency.
The most affordable states for Medical Malpractice attorneys are North Dakota ($260/hr), Arkansas ($261/hr), New Mexico ($261/hr). These states offer significant savings compared to the national average of $338/hr.
The most expensive states for Medical Malpractice attorneys are District of Columbia ($518/hr), New York ($515/hr), Massachusetts ($486/hr). Higher costs in these states reflect greater cost of living and higher demand for legal services.
The demand for Medical Malpractice attorneys is currently Medium. Represents patients harmed by medical negligence and healthcare errors.