Majority of patient injuries in Finland are minor, but serious cases persist

Each year in Finland, over 2,000 compensable patient injuries occur, with annual compensation payouts ranging between 20 and 30 million euros. While most of these injuries are minor, the compensation for severe cases can reach millions of euros over time.

Annually, an average of over 2,000 patient injury claims are settled, of which about 85 are classified as serious.