Wyoming Statute of Limitations

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitation for a wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice lawsuit is two years.

What is statute of limitations? A statute of limitation is a common law legal system that sets forth the maximum time period after certain events such as a wrongful death that legal proceedings may be initiated.

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Wyoming statutes of limitations

• For negligence – 4 years
  
• For medical malpractice – Providers within 2 yrs. of date of act giving rise to injury OR within 2 yrs. after injury was or should have been discovered. Minors  must file within 2 yr. med. mal. Limitations period OR by minor’s 8th birthday (whichever is later)
  
• For product negligence – 4 years after suffering injury
  
• For wrongful death – 2 years of (D.O.D)
  
• For survival – 4 year limitations period for survival actions

Wyoming’s cap on damage awards

For Medical Malpractice - Wyoming does not impose limits on damages in medical malpractice cases.
For Product Liability – Wyoming doesn’t impose limits on damages for product liability cases 
For Pharmaceutical Cases – See damages for medical malpractice and product liability

Cap on Attorney Fees: Recovery $1 million or less: 1/3 if claim settled prior to 60 days after filing; 40% if settled after 60 days or judgment; 30% over $1 million.
Wyoming minor tolling - Except in cases of medical malpractice or wrongful death, minors have three years after their 18th birthday to file suit

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Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340
307-777-4301
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