Wyoming · Deadline to sue · Updated Oct 2026

Deadline to sue after a car accident in Wyoming

Time limits, government claims and a calculator.

Short answer

In Wyoming, you generally have 4 years from the crash to sue, for car damage and for an injury. To sue a Wyoming government entity, you must first present an itemized written claim to it within 2 years of the act; claims against the State go to the general services division of the Department of Administration and Information (Wyo. Stat. § 1-39-113).

Property damage (your car)
4 years
Injury
4 years
Law
Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(B), (C)
Small claims limit
$6,000

Claims against a government in Wyoming

  • To sue a Wyoming government entity, you must first present an itemized written claim to it within 2 years of the act; claims against the State go to the general services division of the Department of Administration and Information (Wyo. Stat. § 1-39-113).

More facts for Wyoming

  • Wyoming gives 4 years to sue for both car damage and injuries (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105).

Deadline to sue in Wyoming

Wyoming: 4 years for property damageEnter the date of the crash to see the last day to file a lawsuit.

Protecting your deadline in Wyoming

  1. Deadline for both kinds of claim in Wyoming: 4 years.
  2. If a government was involved, act fast. To sue a Wyoming government entity, you must first present an itemized written claim to it within 2 years of the act; claims against the State go to the general services division of the Department of Administration and Information (Wyo. Stat. § 1-39-113).
  3. Small claims, for car damage up to $6,000: Wyoming small claims guide on Small Claims Map
  4. Don't wait for the insurer: talks with an adjuster don't stop the clock.

Free help in Wyoming

Questions about deadlines to sue in Wyoming

How long do you have to sue after a car accident in Wyoming?

4 years from the crash, for car damage and for an injury (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(B), (C)).

How do claims against a government work in Wyoming?

To sue a Wyoming government entity, you must first present an itemized written claim to it within 2 years of the act; claims against the State go to the general services division of the Department of Administration and Information (Wyo. Stat. § 1-39-113).

What is the small claims limit in Wyoming?

$6,000 (Circuit Court small claims).

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.