Wyoming · Medical Malpractice
Wyoming medical malpractice damage caps and statute of limitations
Refreshed 2026. Constitutional prohibition damage cap. 2 years from act or omission OR 2 years from discovery. Full breakdown below.
Damage caps
No statuteNon-economic damages cap
None
Total damages cap
None
Status
constitutional prohibition
Notes
State constitution prohibits damage caps. WY Const. Art. 10, § 4.
Statute of limitations
WY Stat. § 1-3-107Standard SOL
2 years from act or omission OR 2 years from discovery
Discovery rule
Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered
Statute of repose
10 years from act or omission (per some interpretations; verify current statute)
Minor exception
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18
Wrongful death SOL
2 years from date of death
Notes
Foreign object exception: 2 years from discovery with no repose limit.
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Wyoming med-mal FAQ
What is the medical malpractice statute of limitations in Wyoming?+
2 years from act or omission OR 2 years from discovery. Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered Statute of repose: 10 years from act or omission (per some interpretations; verify current statute). Wrongful death: 2 years from date of death. Foreign object exception: 2 years from discovery with no repose limit. Source: WY Stat. § 1-3-107.
Does Wyoming have a medical malpractice damage cap?+
No. State constitution prohibits damage caps. WY Const. Art. 10, § 4.
How does Wyoming handle the discovery rule in med-mal cases?+
Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered
What is the Wyoming minor exception for medical malpractice?+
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18
What is the wrongful death statute of limitations for Wyoming medical malpractice?+
2 years from date of death
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This tool is informational. It is not legal advice. Wyoming damage caps and statute of limitations periods change frequently. Always verify against current statute and consult a licensed Wyoming attorney before relying on a deadline. Data refreshed May 2026.