Personal Injury Statistics in Wyoming
Understanding personal injury statistics in Wyoming helps you benchmark your case value, understand the legal environment, and set realistic expectations for your claim.
For informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney.
$10,000 – $48,000
Average Settlement Range
Varies widely by injury severity and case type
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
Fault System
Directly affects how damages are calculated
4 years
Statute of Limitations
Time to file from date of injury
At-Fault (Tort)
Auto Insurance System
At-fault driver's insurer liable
Wyoming Injury Cases — By the Numbers
3,200 cases/yr
PI Cases Filed Annually
$37,000
Average Settlement
$22,500
Median Settlement
45%
Plaintiff Trial Win Rate
12 mo
Avg. Time to Settle
Workplace Injury
Top Injury Type
8 mo
Civil Court Backlog
35%
Avg. Contingency Fee
Key Facts About Wyoming Injury Law
Wyoming applies modified comparative fault under Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-109 with a 51% bar — plaintiffs who are 51% or more at fault cannot recover any compensation; below that threshold, the damages award is proportionally reduced based on the plaintiff's assigned fault percentage.
Wyoming provides a 4-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105, one of the more generous time limits in the US, giving injured parties additional time to investigate their injuries and decide whether to pursue legal action.
Wyoming does not require no-fault personal injury protection insurance and operates as a traditional at-fault tort liability state; the party at fault for an accident bears financial responsibility for the injured party's damages through their liability insurance.
Wyoming Personal Injury Law Overview
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.