Informed Consent and How It Affects Your Medical Malpractice Claim

July 30, 2024Medical Malpractice

When you or a loved one needs life-saving surgery or treatment, we trust our doctors to fully explain the options, help us understand the potential risks, and obtain our permission before beginning a course of treatment. This permission is called “informed consent.” If doctors and medical professionals fail to uphold standards during surgery or treatment, … Read More

When Medical Malpractice Causes Wrongful Death

June 13, 2024Firm News, Medical Malpractice

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people receive negligent medical care that results in a fatality, making medical malpractice one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Millions more are injured yearly, building distrust between the public and the healthcare industry. Fatal instances of medical malpractice may occur more frequently than people … Read More

The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Claims

March 29, 2024Firm News, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

Expert testimony is a crucial element of every medical malpractice claim. Attorneys, judges, and jurors must understand the details and impact of medical malpractice in these complex cases. Our medical malpractice team at The Fitzgerald Law Firm has over 40 years of experience representing medical malpractice victims. We have access to crucial resources to successfully … 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

Wyoming Medical Malpractice Law and Statute of Limitations

August 30, 2023Medical Malpractice

Wyoming medical malpractice cases are bound to a statute of limitations, a legal timeline, that defines when a patient can file a claim and pursue compensation for injuries sustained due to negligent healthcare providers. Medical malpractice cases are among the most challenging cases to litigate. Complex evidentiary issues and documentation create unique challenges for this … Read More

How to Choose the Right Medical Malpractice Lawyer

August 30, 2023Medical Malpractice

Hiring a lawyer while navigating the devastation of a medical malpractice injury or family death can be incredibly challenging. You may be asking yourself: Who can I trust? Who has experience in this area of medicine and law? How will I know? Will they have my best interests in mind? At the Fitzgerald Law Firm, … Read More