Deadlines to File an Injury Lawsuit in Wyoming

Four years for an injury to the rights of the plaintiff not arising on contract, which covers most negligence-based injury claims. Assault or battery (other than sexual assault), libel, slander, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment have a one-year deadline.

Four years for taking, detaining or injuring personal property (such as a car), and four years for trespass on real property.

Two years from the date of the act, error or omission in providing licensed health care services. If the problem was not reasonably discoverable within two years (or was not discovered despite due diligence), the claim may be filed up to two years after discovery. If discovered during the second year, the deadline is extended by six months. For minors, the deadline is the later of the eighth birthday or two years from the act (with the same discovery rule).

Two years after the death.

Under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act, no lawsuit may be brought unless an itemized written claim is presented to the government entity within two years of the act, error or omission (or up to two years after discovery if it was not reasonably discoverable). Claims against the state go to the general services division of the Department of Administration and Information; claims against other entities go to their business office (for example, the county clerk). The lawsuit must then be filed within one year after the claim is filed. Liability is capped at $250,000 per claimant and $500,000 per occurrence, unless the entity has insurance with higher limits.