Health & Medical in Wyoming
Key Wyoming Law
Wyoming Statutes Section 1-3-107
Wyoming requires medical malpractice claims to be filed within two years of the discovery of the injury, or within two years of when the injury should have been discovered, under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107.
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Wyoming Agencies & Resources
Wyoming Board of Medicine
Licenses and disciplines physicians in Wyoming; investigates professional conduct and standard-of-care complaints.
Wyoming Department of Health
Oversees hospital licensing and patient safety regulations in Wyoming.
Wyoming Insurance Department
Regulates health insurance and handles consumer complaints in Wyoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Wyoming?
Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107 provides two years from discovery of the injury or when it should have been discovered. Wyoming has no formal pre-filing requirements — no certificate of merit and no pre-suit notice are required. Expert testimony is still needed at trial.
Does Wyoming cap non-economic damages in malpractice cases?
Wyoming does not have a statutory cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Juries determine the full amount of compensation for pain, suffering, disability, and other non-economic losses. Economic damages are also uncapped.
Does Wyoming require a certificate of merit or pre-suit notice?
Wyoming does not require a formal certificate of merit or pre-suit notice as a condition of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. The state has a relatively straightforward filing process compared to states requiring panels, affidavits, or pre-suit notice steps.
How do I file a complaint against a doctor in Wyoming?
Complaints against physicians may be submitted to the Wyoming Board of Medicine at wyomedboard.wyo.gov. The Board investigates and may impose conditions, suspend, or revoke a physician's license. Board proceedings do not compensate patients and are separate from civil litigation.
Related Health & Medical Scenarios
Can I sue over incorrect or excessive medical bills?
Legal options when you receive incorrect, inflated, or surprise medical bills that violate billing regulations or the No Surprises Act.
Can I sue for wrongful death caused by medical negligence?
Legal options when a family member dies due to medical negligence, surgical errors, or hospital failures.
Can I sue for a medication or prescription error?
Legal options when pharmacy errors, wrong dosages, dangerous drug interactions, or failure to warn causes patient harm.
Can I sue for delayed cancer diagnosis?
Legal options when a physician's failure to timely diagnose cancer results in disease progression and reduced treatment options.
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