Wyoming Follows the Contributory Fault Rule
One of the first things that any insurance company is going to look at is fault. So how does the state of Wyoming assess this? This is where the contributory fault rule comes into play. This means that If you are found accountable for causing the accident, whether it is 50% or 20% your fault, this won’t affect the fact that you are entitled to compensation but it will affect how much of the compensation you are entitled to receive.
According to the Wyoming Legislature, Statute 1-1-109 states: The contributory fault “shall not bar a recovery in an action by any claimant or the claimant’s legal representative to recover damages for wrongful death or injury to person or property,” as long as the claimant is not found at-fault for more than 50% of causing the accident. Any damages that may be awarded shall be reduced in proportion based on the percentage of fault that has been attributed to the claimant. It is extremely important that if you weren’t at-fault but the other driver is now accusing you of causing the crash that you take legal action and hire a legal representative immediately.
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