Lost Wages in a Wyoming Personal Injury Claim
If an injury caused by another party's negligence forced you out of work in Wyoming, you can recover lost wages and future earning capacity as part of your claim. Here is exactly how to document, calculate, and recover your income losses.
For informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney.
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
Fault System
4 years
Filing Deadline
At-Fault
Auto System
What Lost Wages You Can Recover in Wyoming
Past Lost Wages
All income you lost from the date of the accident through settlement or verdict — including salary, hourly wages, tips, commissions, bonuses, and self-employment income.
Future Lost Earnings
If your injury causes permanent or long-term disability affecting your ability to work, you can recover the present value of future income losses. Expert economic testimony is typically required.
Lost Business Income
Self-employed individuals and business owners can claim documented lost profits caused by their inability to work.
Benefits & PTO Used
Sick days, vacation days, and other benefits consumed due to your injury may be recoverable as lost wages.
No-Fault vs At-Fault in Wyoming
Wyoming Injury Law
Wyoming applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. The 4-year statute of limitations is one of the more generous in the country. Wyoming does not require no-fault PIP insurance. Wyoming's energy sector — oil, natural gas, coal, and wind — generates significant workplace injury litigation. Ranch and agricultural accidents, as well as hunting and outdoor recreation injuries, are common claim types in this sparsely populated western state. Wyoming has no general cap on compensatory damages for most personal injury cases. Wyoming courts apply modified comparative fault in product liability and premises liability cases as well as negligence claims. Medical malpractice claims in Wyoming have a 2-year limitation period. Wyoming does not have a statutory Dram Shop Act, but courts have recognized vendor liability in some alcohol-related injury cases under common law principles. Workers' compensation in Wyoming is administered through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and provides the exclusive remedy for most on-the-job injuries.