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\n \n Wyoming Statutes of Limitations\n <\/h1>\n \n Welcome to FindLaw’s section covering the criminal and civil statutes of limitations for Wyoming.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Under Wyoming law, plaintiffs have a limited period of time to file cases after an incident. The laws that set the time limits are the statutes of limitation<\/a>. All states have statutes limiting the time to file cases. In Wyoming, only civil actions have limitation periods. Criminal cases do not.<\/p>\r\n

If you’re facing criminal charges, hire a criminal defense attorney<\/a> right away. If you think you have a civil case, a litigation attorney<\/a> can help.<\/p>\r\n

Understanding Statutes of Limitation<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Statutes of limitation<\/a> ensure that parties file court cases on time. In the state of Wyoming, plaintiffs have between one and 10 years to file civil claims once a cause of action accrues.<\/p>\r\n

A cause of action<\/a> begins with the date of the injury or harm. For instance, in a car accident case, the statute runs from the date of the accident. In a professional malpractice case, the statute runs from the date the victim discovers the act or omission.<\/p>\r\n

The discovery rule<\/a> may extend the statute in some cases. In tort law, the discovery rule means that the statute of limitations does not begin until the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered an injury. For instance, in a medical malpractice claim, a patient might not learn of a doctor’s error until months or even years after the incident. In that case, the statute of limitations would run from the date the patient learned of the injury.<\/p>\r\n

Wyoming Civil Statutes of Limitation<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Wyoming’s civil statutes of limitation allow plaintiffs a reasonable time to file their claims. Statutes exist so that plaintiffs have time to gather information and other requirements. For instance, in a personal injury case<\/a>, claimants must file an insurance claim before they can file a lawsuit. In general, the longer it takes to assemble evidence and file a claim, the longer the injured party has to file their claim.<\/p>\r\n