The report included 3,037 physicians across 29 specialties.
Here are the states where physicians face the most malpractice suits:
Note: Respondents said they were a sole or co-defendant.
Louisiana: 72%
Indiana: 68%
Kentucky: 68%
New Mexico: 67%
Pennsylvania: 66%
New York: 65%
Oregon: 64%
Missouri: 59%
South Carolina: 57%
Tennessee: 57%
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