Understanding the Costs of Catastrophic Injury Care

April 16, 2025Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury

Catastrophic injuries can permanently alter a person’s life. These types of injuries, which can include but are not limited to traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations and organ damage, leave the patients affected in financial turmoil. If the patient was injured due to negligence, they should seek legal counsel to obtain the … Read More

Critical Differences in Car and Commercial Truck Accident Litigation

November 22, 2024Car & Vehicle Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Firm News, Truck Accidents

As the victim of an auto accident, you have the right to seek compensation for injuries caused by a negligent driver. However, when your accident involves a negligent commercial truck driver, additional trucking laws, complex insurance policies, and legal opposition from large companies can create unexpected challenges in your litigation process. The Fitzgerald Law Firm … Read More

Severe Workplace Injuries Caused by Defective Equipment

November 19, 2024Catastrophic Injury, Firm News, Oilfield Accidents, Personal Injury

Severe injuries stemming from defective equipment occur in numerous workplace settings, including construction sites, warehouses, oil fields, and manufacturing plants. Workers across these industries and more rely on modern machinery and equipment to do their jobs efficiently, but when those tools and machines are not properly maintained, have a defective design, or are a product … Read More

Determining Who’s Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident

October 22, 2024Catastrophic Injury, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents

The commercial truck industry is governed by numerous federal and state regulations. These laws make determining who is liable in a commercial truck accident case particularly complex. Read on to learn more about the parties who are potentially liable in catastrophic accidents involving large trucks. Who’s Potentially Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident Case? Trucking … Read More

What to Do After You’ve Been Injured on an Oil Field

October 17, 2024Catastrophic Injury, Oilfield Accidents, Personal Injury

Workplace accidents can happen anywhere, but the hazardous conditions present at an oil field can cause particularly catastrophic injuries. Common injuries that happen while working on oil fields include burns, falls, and exposure to dangerous chemicals – injuries that can lead to severe disability or even death, leaving injured workers or their loved ones unable … Read More

Hazardous Working Conditions in an Oil Field

January 23, 2024Catastrophic Injury, Oilfield Accidents, Personal Injury

Oilfield workers face many hazardous working conditions that can lead to serious accidents. Long hours, and proximity to heavy machinery, scaffolding, and volatile chemicals may contribute to an environment vulnerable to accidents and injuries. Companies and employers are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. Despite strict working standards set by state and … Read More

Seeking Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries

November 6, 2023Catastrophic Injury, Firm News, Medical Malpractice, Oilfield Accidents

The Fitzgerald Law Firm is devoted to helping individuals and their families suffering from catastrophic, life-changing injuries. When seeking the help of an attorney following an incident that caused injury, it is important to understand how the severity of your circumstances may affect the outcome of your claim and directly impact the damages that you … Read More