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Wyoming Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Calculator

Wyoming gives a genuinely long four years for most claims — but inverts the usual pattern by giving intentional torts far less time, not more. Pick your claim type below to see your actual deadline.

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By the FigureMyTax Editorial Team · Reviewed 2026 · How we calculate

When is your filing deadline?

Pick the type of claim and the date of the injury. We'll show the actual Wyoming deadline, in plain terms.

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The general rule: a genuinely long four years

Under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C), most personal injury and property damage claims must be filed within four years — genuinely longer than the two- or three-year periods common in many other states.

Intentional torts: shorter, not longer

Here's a real inversion worth knowing. Intentional torts — when someone deliberately harms you — get a much shorter one-year deadline under § 1-3-105(a)(v), the opposite of what many states do with intentional conduct.

Wrongful death: a separate, shorter statute

Wrongful death claims generally get two years, set out in an entirely separate statute, § 1-38-102, rather than the general personal injury rule.

Medical malpractice and minors

Medical malpractice claims follow their own discovery-based framework, and minors get real extra time. See our full guide to Wyoming's discovery rule and tolling for both.

Government claims: a genuinely strict two-year notice

Claims against a government entity follow the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act, with a notice requirement the state's own Supreme Court has called an absolute bar to suit. See our full guide to Wyoming government claim deadlines.

Wyoming statute of limitations — frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Wyoming?

Four years from the date of injury, under Wyo. Stat. section 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) — a genuinely long general deadline compared to many other states.

Is the deadline the same for intentional torts in Wyoming?

No, and genuinely the opposite of what someone might expect. Intentional torts get a much shorter one-year deadline under section 1-3-105(a)(v), rather than a longer period.

Does property damage share the same four-year deadline in Wyoming?

Yes. Property damage claims also generally get four years under the same statute that governs ordinary personal injury.

Is Wyoming's wrongful death deadline also four years?

No. Wrongful death claims generally get two years, set out in a separate statute, section 1-38-102, distinct from the general personal injury rule.

What happens if I miss Wyoming's filing deadline?

The court will almost always dismiss the case, and the right to seek compensation is lost permanently, regardless of how strong the underlying claim was.

Wyoming personal injury tools & guides

Discovery Rule & TollingMalpractice's discovery rule, and extra time for minors Government Claim DeadlinesCalled an "absolute bar" by Wyoming's own Supreme Court What Happens If You Miss the DeadlineWyoming's dismissal rule, and rare exceptions Wyoming Comparative Negligence CalculatorWyoming's 51% fault bar

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Wyoming statute (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105, § 1-38-102) verified per our methodology. Deadlines can vary based on the specific facts of a claim. Confirm your actual deadline with a licensed Wyoming attorney before acting.