The average medical malpractice payment in Wyoming for 2022 was $133,000. Going back to 2004, the average malpractice payment in the database is $302,787.
In 2022, there were 8 medical malpractice payments made in Wyoming. Among all of the various jurisdictions, this ranked number 51 out of 59 in terms of raw numbers, but when viewed in terms of claims per capita, Wyoming ranked number 49 of 59, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and Armed Forces populations.
Across the country, the most common allegations giving rise to medical malpractice payments are "Failure to Diagnose" and "Improper Performance." Wyoming is among those jurisdictions for which the top allegation appearing in the database is "Improper Performance." The second most frequent allegation appearing for Wyoming in the database is "Equipment Utilization Problem."
Among all claims, the vast majority (about 70%) of the payments are associated with care provided by MDs. Wyoming is no exception. The second highest type of healthcare provider associated with malpractice claims in Wyoming is a dentist.
Average Payment (2004-2022): $302,787
Total Payments in Database (2004-2022): 332
Average Payment (2022): $133,000
Total Number of Payments (2022): 8
Rank in Average Payment (2022): 52
Rank in Number of Payments Per Capita (2022): 49 of 59 Jurisdictions
Most Common Allegation (2022): Improper Performance
Most Common Allegation in 2021: Improper Performance
Most Common Nature of Claim (2022): Surgery Related - 38% of all payments
Type of Provider with Most Payments: Physician (MD)