Wyoming Workers' Compensation Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Wyoming workers' comp attorneys who handle claims before the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and the Office of Administrative Hearings. From oil and gas in the Powder River Basin and Greater Green River Basin, to coal mining in Campbell County, to wind-energy work statewide, to construction in Cheyenne, Casper, and Jackson, we'll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.

Notice to the employer within 72 hours, with a written report within 10 days under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-502. The formal claim must be filed within 1 year of injury or knowledge of work-relatedness under § 27-14-503 — one of the shorter SOLs in the country.
No. Wyoming is one of four monopolistic state-fund states (with North Dakota, Ohio, and Washington). Coverage is provided exclusively through the Wyoming Workers' Compensation Division.
The worker chooses the treating physician under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-401, subject to Division-approved-provider rules. Specialty referrals run through the treating provider.
Wyoming attorney fees in workers' comp are subject to Office of Administrative Hearings and Division rules. Third-party tort claims (oil-field, mining, motor vehicle, product liability) run on standard 33%–40% contingency outside the comp system — and are often the bigger recovery in catastrophic-injury cases.
Generally no — exclusive remedy under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-104. Narrow co-employee 'willful and wanton misconduct' exception under § 27-14-104(a). Third-party claims against non-employers (oil-field contractors, equipment makers, negligent drivers) are not barred and are often the primary recovery.
Powder River Basin coal, oil and gas, and trona mining injuries frequently involve multiple potential third-party defendants — contractors, equipment manufacturers, trucking carriers. Third-party tort recovery often dwarfs the state-fund comp benefits.
Wyoming recognizes retaliatory-discharge claims under Wilder v. Cody Country Chamber of Commerce for terminating an employee for filing a workers' comp claim. Damages outside comp can include back pay and emotional distress.

Why Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Wyoming?

Wyoming is one of four monopolistic state-fund states — workers' comp is provided exclusively through the Wyoming Workers' Compensation Division within the Department of Workforce Services, under Wyo. Stat. Title 27, Ch. 14. Private comp insurance is not allowed. TTD pays 66 2/3% of AWW under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-403. The Powder River Basin coal (Campbell County — the largest coal-producing region in the US), oil and gas, wind-energy construction, hardrock mining (trona in Sweetwater County, world's largest deposit), and the Bakken-adjacent oil-field economy in the northeast drive catastrophic claims. Wyoming's third-party tort framework under § 27-14-105 is critical because oil-field and mining injuries typically involve multiple potential defendants (drilling contractors, equipment manufacturers, trucking carriers). Attorney fees are subject to the Office of Administrative Hearings and Division rules. An experienced Wyoming attorney secures the right impairment rating, navigates the contested-case process, and aggressively pursues third-party claims.

When Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Wyoming?

Our network includes Wyoming workers' compensation attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Workers' Compensation Cases in Wyoming

From the moment you connect with a Wyoming workers' compensation attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Missing the 72-hour notice or 10-day report under § 27-14-502
Missing the 1-year filing deadline under § 27-14-503
Accepting an impairment rating without an IME
Settling before reaching MMI and addressing future medical needs
Failing to develop third-party Powder River Basin claims that often exceed state-fund benefits
Refusing reasonable WSDLR return-to-work without medical documentation

Common Wyoming Workers' Compensation Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Wyoming Workers' Compensation Attorneys Cost?

Subject to OAH and Division rules

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Wyoming workers' comp attorney fees are subject to Office of Administrative Hearings and Workers' Compensation Division rules, with no private comp insurance market. Third-party tort claims (oil-field contractor, mining, motor vehicle, product liability) run outside the comp system on standard 33%–40% personal-injury contingency — and are often the primary recovery in catastrophic-injury cases.

What Can Your Wyoming Workers' Compensation Compensation Include?

Medical Benefits
Reasonable and necessary medical treatment under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-401, including future medical when needed for the work injury.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
66 2/3% of average weekly wage under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-403, capped at the state-adjusted maximum.
Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI)
Lump-sum based on AMA Guides impairment rating under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-405.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
Lifetime weekly benefits under § 27-14-406 when the worker can't return to gainful employment.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Available under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-408 for workers unable to return to their previous job.
Death Benefits
Weekly benefits to surviving spouse and dependents under Wyo. Stat. § 27-14-403(e), plus burial expenses.
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