Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in Wyoming
Last verified 2026-07 · Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) ✓ verified · 3 sources
The deadline
4 years
from date of injury, under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C).
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Wyoming law sets a hard deadline of 4 years to file a slip and fall lawsuit. The controlling statute is Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C), and the clock generally starts on date of injury. Below: exactly when that clock starts, the exceptions that can pause it, and the traps that shorten it.
Wyoming Deadlines for Related Claims
| Claim type | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Slip and Fall | 4 years | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) |
| Car Accident | 4 yrs | Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) |
| Credit Card Debt | 8 yrs | Wyo. Stat. 1-3-105(a)(ii) |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107 |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | Wyo. Stat. § 1-38-102 |
| Personal Injury | 4 yrs | Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) |
| Dog Bite | 4 yrs | Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) |
| Defamation | 1 yr | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(v)(A) |
| Breach of Contract | 10 yrs | Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105 |
| Medical Debt | 10 yrs | Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i) |
When the Clock Starts
In Wyoming, the limitations period for slip and fall injury claims generally begins on date of injury. Wyoming recognizes a discovery rule for this claim type: WY applies discovery rule
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Exceptions That Can Extend the Deadline
- Minors: the clock is generally paused while the injured person is under 18.
- Fraudulent concealment: if the defendant actively hid the wrongdoing, the deadline may be extended until it was or should have been uncovered.
- Defendant leaves the state: absence can pause the clock in many circumstances.
- Government-claim trap: Written sworn/notarized notice to government entity within 2 years under § 1-39-113; lawsuit within 1 year after
- Damage caps: Government claims: $250,000 per claimant / $500,000 per occurrence (§ 1-39-118). WY Constitution Art. 10, § 4 prohibits caps on private PI damages.
4-year private SOL.
Source: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C), official Wyoming statute · verified 2026-07
What to Do Before the Deadline Runs
- Pin down your accrual date — the day the clock started — and calendar the deadline conservatively.
- Preserve evidence now: photos, records, witness contacts, bills. Evidence decays faster than deadlines.
- Send preservation/notice letters where required (especially for Wyoming government defendants).
- If the deadline is inside 6 months, treat it as urgent — filing suit is the only reliable way to stop the clock.
How Wyoming Compares to Nearby States
| State | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 4 years | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) |
| Montana | 3 yrs | Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1) |
| South Dakota | 3 yrs | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3) |
| Nebraska | 4 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 |
| Colorado | 2 yrs | C.R.S. § 13-80-102 |
| Utah | 4 yrs | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307(3) |
| Idaho | 2 yrs | Idaho Code § 5-219(4) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Wyoming?
You have 4 years from date of injury, under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C).
Can I still sue after 4 years in Wyoming?
Usually no — courts dismiss claims filed after the statute of limitations expires. Narrow exceptions (the discovery rule, tolling for minors, fraudulent concealment) can extend the deadline; whether one applies depends on your facts.
Does the discovery rule apply to slip and fall injury claims in Wyoming?
Yes. WY applies discovery rule
What if the victim was a minor?
Wyoming generally pauses ("tolls") the deadline while the injured person is under 18, giving them time to file after reaching adulthood. Special limits can still apply, so check the statute.
Is the deadline different for claims against the government?
Written sworn/notarized notice to government entity within 2 years under § 1-39-113; lawsuit within 1 year after
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Sources
- Official Wyoming Legislature: Title 1 – § 1-3-105
- Corroborating Justia: Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105
- Corroborating Nolo: Wyoming Personal Injury Laws
- Verified 2026-07 under our 4-step process — every line checked against the sources above. How we verify
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Deadlines have exceptions that depend on your facts — confirm with a licensed Wyoming attorney.