Wyoming Traumatic Brain Injury Resources & Support Programs

Wyoming residents affected by a traumatic brain injury can find support through a range of state agencies and community organizations committed to serving survivors and their families. Wyoming Protection & Advocacy, based in Cheyenne, provides free legal assistance and rights protection for individuals with disabilities, helping TBI survivors understand and assert their rights when accessing state programs and services. The Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Services Program, administered through the Behavioral Health Division of the Wyoming Department of Health, offers specialized Medicaid waiver services for eligible residents with acquired brain injuries who need home and community-based support.

Additional funding resources are available through the Wyoming Department of Health and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, which can assist TBI survivors in pursuing employment goals and accessing state-funded services. The Brain Injury Alliance of Wyoming, based in Casper and reachable by toll-free line, serves as the state’s primary community resource for survivors and caregivers, connecting individuals with education, advocacy, and peer support. For those exploring the full range of financial assistance options available after a brain injury, reviewing TBI financial assistance programs and how to access them can be a helpful starting point for building a comprehensive support plan.

Wyoming Protection & Advocacy System

The Brain Injury Resource Center of Wisconsin

511 North Grand Avenue

Waukesha, WI 53186

Phone:  (262) 770-4882

Fax:  (262) 436-1747

Website: http://www.bircofwi.org

Email:  [email protected]

How to use this list of Wyoming Statutes of Limitations and Repose

• “General Tort” is the statute of limitations for most personal injury or negligence claims (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall, general liability).
• “Medical Malpractice” is the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers and hospitals for alleged negligence or errors in medical care. The phrase “from act/omission” = Time starts from the date of the alleged malpractice. The phrase “from discovery” = Time starts from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The medical malpractice statute of repose is an absolute deadline after the act of malpractice, regardless of when the injury is discovered. After this period, no claim can be brought, even if the injury was not discovered until later.
• “Products Liability”is the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. The products liability statute of repose is the maximum time after the product was manufactured, sold, or delivered that a lawsuit may be filed, regardless of when the injury occurred or was discovered.
• “Workers’ Compensation” is statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or occupational diseases. The following phrases apply: “from injury” = Time starts from the date of the injury; “from last payment” = Time starts from the date of the last payment; “from knowledge/discovery” = Time starts from when the injury or occupational disease was, or should have been, discovered; “from first symptom” = For occupational diseases, time starts from first manifestation of symptoms; and “from act/discovery” = Whichever is later, the date of the act or the date the injury was discovered.
• Each entry includes the relevant statute citation for your further research or verification. And “N/A” means that there is no statute of repose or not applicable for that claim type in that state.

Remember that statute of limitations and repose can change, so it is essential to:

• Confirm the current law as soon as possible.
• Remember that there is no substitute for consulting an experienced attorney on a potential legal matter as soon as possible.
• Remember that the facts of the case can alter or change the Statutes of Limitations.

General Tort: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) (4 years)

Medical Malpractice: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-107(a) (2 years from act/discovery, 4 years repose)

Products Liability: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) (4 years); Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-111 (10 years repose)

Workers’ Comp: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 27-14-503 (1 year from injury/discovery, 3 years for occupational)