Wyoming's Statute of Limitations

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Wyoming's Statute of Limitations


Wrongful Death
A wrongful death action must be filed within two years of the date of death.

Personal Injury Actions
These actions must be brought within four years of the date that the injury occurred.

Medical Malpractice Actions
Actions against health-care providers must be filed within two years of the date that the act giving rise to the injury occurred or within two years after the injury was, or should have been, discovered. In the case of minors, suit must be filed within the two-year medical malpractice limitations period or by the minor's eighth birthday, whichever time period is greater.

Products Liability Actions
Products liability actions must be brought within four years after the plaintiff suffers the injury.

Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death, minors have three years after their 18th birthday to file suit.