§ 166c. Claim not assignable
A patient’s claim for compensation under this subchapter is not assignable.
§ 166d. Statute of limitations
(a) No claim, whether in contract or tort, may be brought against a health care provider based upon professional services or health care rendered or which should have been rendered unless filed within two (2) years from the date of the alleged act, omission or neglect except that for such a claim against a health […]
§ 166. Definitions
As used in this subchapter except where otherwise provided— (a) “Government agency” means any governmental entity, board, bureau, commission, department, agency, division, authority, office, or agent, or semi-private governmental entity receiving governmental funds for its operation in whole or in part, or any entity having bonding authority under the Virgin Islands Government in whole or […]
§ 166a. Application of subchapter
To be qualified under the provisions of this subchapter, a health care provider must be covered by the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Health’s Self-Insurance Retention Program or any other insurance policy as provided for in section 166e of this Title.
§ 166b. Limitation on recovery; punitive damages; wrongful death
(a) The total amount recoverable for any injury of a patient may not exceed two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per occurrence. (b) The only damages which may be awarded in an action under this subchapter are the following: (1) economic damages; and (2) noneconomic damages. (c) The total amount awarded for noneconomic damages […]