Health Justice - Wyoming

The Center for Health Transformation closely follows and monitors health justice transformation efforts in all 50 states. The information listed below provides state-specific measures which have been adopted in each of the states. In order to assist key decision-makers and local leaders, we have provided detailed information on seven transformational areas commonly addressed in health justice transformation and civil justice reform legislation.

Caps on Non-Economic (Pain and Suffering) Damages

None. State constitution prohibits caps.

Joint Liability for Multiple Defendants

Yes. Defendants are responsible only for their proportional share of negligence.

Disclosure or Discoverability of Collateral Sources of Income or other Insurance Benefit

No

Provisions for the Periodic Payment of Damages Over Time Fees

Not mandated

Limitation of Plaintiff’s Attorneys Fees

No

Provisions for Mandatory or Voluntary Arbitration and/or Mediation Procedures

All cases must be submitted to a pre-litigation screening panel unless both parties agree to bypass the panel. Following an informal hearing, the panel must determine whether there is substantial evidence that the acts complained of occurred and that they constituted malpractice and that there was a reasonable probability that the patient was injured by the acts complained of. The panel's decision is not binding on any party. The panel's decision and any materials submitted to the panel may be admissible in a subsequent trial. The proceedings of the panel are confidential.

Standards for Expert Testimony/Witness

None