Common Causes of Serious Oilfield Accidents

January 26, 2023Firm News, Oilfield Accidents

Serious oilfield accidents are often preventable, yet the number of accidents seen in the extraction industry across the United States remains high. In 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recorded over 81,000 accidents that led to injury or death across the industry, holding its place as one of the most dangerous occupations for … Read More

The Fitzgerald Law Firm Named to 2023 Best Personal Injury Lawyers List

January 18, 2023Awards & Recognition, Firm News, Personal Injury

The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been recognized by Expertise.com in the 2023 list of Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Expertise reviewed over 60 personal injury law firms in Cheyenne and chose our personal injury attorneys as part of the top 19 based on more than 25 variables across five categories: reputation, credibility, experience, … Read More

The Fitzgerald Law Firm Named 2023 Best Car Accident Lawyers

January 18, 2023Awards & Recognition, Car & Vehicle Accidents, Firm News

The Fitzgerald Law Firm has earned a place on Expertise.com’s 2023 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Cheyenne, Wyoming list. Expertise evaluated 24 Car Accident Lawyers in Cheyenne, Wyoming across more than 25 variables across five categories: reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism, then analyzing the results they created a hand-picked list of the top 9 Best … Read More

What is Catastrophic Injury?

November 29, 2022Catastrophic Injury, Firm News

Catastrophic injury is a subcategory of personal injury that classifies a severe, unexpected injury to a person that has life-altering effects for the victim and their family. Accidents that cause spinal cord injuries or result in paralysis commonly fall into this category as do brain injuries, but there are many different types of catastrophic injuries … Read More

Wrongful Death Laws in Wyoming

November 2, 2022Firm News, Wrongful Death

Every year thousands of people are killed by car accidents, workplace accidents, medical errors, and trucking accidents that result from negligent or wanton actions. Wrongful death laws in Wyoming ensure surviving family members can find closure and healing through accountability and compensation when such negligence results in death. What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A … Read More

From Roughnecking to Litigating: Jim Fitzgerald’s Path to the Courtroom

October 13, 2022Catastrophic Injury, Firm News, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Jim Fitzgerald, founding partner of the Fitzgerald Law Firm, was interviewed by Lawdragon for their Hall of Fame Lawyer Limelight series. He shared his unconventional path to becoming a personal injury lawyer and the hard work and determination it took for him to get there. Before the polished courtroom mahogany, recognition, and awards, renowned trial … Read More

Wyoming Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

September 8, 2022Catastrophic Injury, Firm News, Personal Injury

What Is Catastrophic Injury? Catastrophic accidents are severe, unexpected, and result in life-threatening injuries that alter the everyday livelihood of the victim and their loved ones. If you are injured in a catastrophic accident, it is necessary to work with an experienced attorney who can address the unique nature of these cases and has the … Read More

Jim Fitzgerald Honored in Hall of Fame Lawyer Limelight Interview

August 23, 2022Firm News

Inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame in 2022, personal injury lawyer Jim Fitzgerald is recognized for his dedication to workers, children, widows, and families whose lives have been impacted by significant injuries or deaths caused by large corporations. On the eve of his firm’s 40th anniversary, the publication highlights Jim in their Lawyer Limelight … Read More