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Home > Cerebral Palsy Lawyer > Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit > Wyoming Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Filing Process
Last Updated: May 13, 2022

Wyoming Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Filing Process

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire
Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

This article has been fact checked by an experienced birth injury attorney. Sources of information for the article are listed at the bottom.

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The Wyoming cerebral palsy lawsuit filing process can be complicated, but the benefits make an effort worthwhile. Whether your child was injured due to medical negligence or suffered discrimination, the lawsuit filing process can help resolve the situation and recover damages. Make sure you have a trusted, experienced Wyoming cerebral palsy lawyer by your side for guidance.

Types of Lawsuits You May File in Wyoming for a Child with Cerebral Palsy

If you believe your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy because of mistakes made in medical care, you may want to begin the medical malpractice filing process.

You can sue for medical malpractice if you show that medical professionals failed to provide an adequate standard of care that resulted directly in your child’s diagnosis.

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Another type of legal action is a discrimination complaint. Wyoming does not allow private lawsuits over these matters, but you can file with the appropriate state or federal agency to resolve the situation.

The process is straightforward but can take to lead to a resolution.

The Process for Filing a Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Wyoming

The filing process for a medical malpractice case can be complicated, especially for anyone who is not a legal professional. The steps you have to go through are based on Wyoming laws, as each state has its procedures, laws, and requirements.

Make sure you learn a little bit more about the process and steps before getting started:

  • Understand the time limit. Wyoming’s statute of limitations sets a time limit for when you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. You have two years from when the negligent action occurred to file.[1] Alternatively, if you can show that you couldn’t have realized it sooner, you can have two years from when you discovered the negligence occurred.
  • Consider damages amounts. One of the most important reasons to file is to recover damages for your child. Wyoming law, unlike many states, does not cap the amount you can get. Your lawyer will need to see your medical records, bills, and other expenses related to your child’s condition to estimate the damages you’ll seek to recover.
  • File a claim with the state’s review panel. Wyoming law requires that you file a complaint with a medical review panel before you can begin a medical malpractice lawsuit. The claim must include detailed information about the incident, all the medical professionals involved, as well as the defendants you are naming in the case. You must give the panel permission to access your medical records.
  • File a statement from a qualified expert. If the defendants fail to respond, you can go ahead with a lawsuit. If they respond, you’ll submit a statement signed by a qualified medical expert. The statement must say that the expert reviewed the evidence and believes your case and allegations have merit.[2]
  • File the lawsuit. Once you have gotten through the review panel, you can file the lawsuit, which notifies the defendants that you are going forward. The findings of the review panel do not have to be in your favor to proceed and are not binding. They can, however, be used as evidence.
  • Negotiate a settlement. If possible, your lawyer will most likely want to negotiate a settlement for you with the defendants. This will eliminate the need to go to court and result in compensation sooner.
  • Go to court. If you cannot agree on a fair settlement, you can go to trial with your case. In court, your lawyer will argue your case before the jury, present evidence, and call on expert witnesses.

Filing a Discrimination Complaint about Cerebral Palsy

Wyoming and federal laws protect disabled residents from discrimination. If your child does experience discrimination, you can file a complaint but not a lawsuit in Wyoming.

Depending on the situation and the relevant laws, your lawyer will help you determine where to file, either with a state agency or the federal government.

The process, regardless of where you file, is generally the same. You’ll submit an official complaint that notifies the respondent.

The agency will investigate the incident and decide that there either is probable cause for discrimination or that there is not. You may be able to appeal a decision, not in your favor.

If there is probable cause, the agency will require you to attempt mediation to resolve the situation. If that doesn’t work, you will get a public hearing at which a judge will determine a final decision and what remediation steps are required.

Hiring a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer for the Filing Process

Filing one of these types of cases in Wyoming is complex, and there are plenty of ways to make a mistake that jeopardizes your chances of winning justice or compensation for your child.

Let a cerebral palsy lawyer help you so that you can get through the process smoothly and with the best chance of a positive outcome.

Make sure that you find a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice cases and who works with clients like you and your child.

A general lawyer will not be able to provide the expert advice you need or have an in-depth knowledge of the relevant laws that will give you the best result.

Don’t settle for any lawyer. Find and hire a compassionate, experienced cerebral palsy lawyer.

Filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit may be far from your mind as you learn about the condition your child will live with for life. Yet, the results of legal action are well worth the time and effort you put into it.

Help provide your child with compensation, a sense of justice, and greater access to opportunities and services by filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit in Wyoming.

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References

  1. Morton, H. (2014, March 20). Medical Liablity/Malpractice Statutes of Limitations. National Conference of Legislatures.
    Retrieved from: https://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/medical-liability-malpractice-statutes-of-limitation.aspx
  2. Morton, H. (2021, August 11). Medical Liability/Malpractice Merit Affidavits and Expert Witnesses. National Conference of Legislatures.
    Retrieved from: https://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/medical-liability-malpractice-merit-affidavits-and-expert-witnesses.aspx
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Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Robert Wharton is an experienced cerebral palsy and birth injury attorney. His law firm handles medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. He has been selected multiple times as a “Super Lawyers – Rising Star”, and was honored as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

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