Does Washington, DC have damage caps that affect malpractice insurance costs?

No. Unlike many other states, DC law does not impose caps on economic or non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Juries may award full compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other non-economic losses based on the evidence presented at trial, with no statutory ceiling.

This uncapped environment, combined with a lack of broader tort reform, tends to expose DC physicians to higher potential payouts and contributes to less predictable, generally higher malpractice premiums than in states with damage caps in place.