When Is a Manufacturer Liable for a Workplace Injury?

September 19, 2025Personal Injury, Product Liability

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports more than 5,000 fatal workplace injuries and 2.6 million non-fatal injuries each year. Many of the most devastating incidents occur in manufacturing plants and other industrial settings, where workers rely on heavy machinery and specialized tools to do their jobs. When that equipment fails due to a defect, … Read More

The Fitzgerald Law Firm Listed On Expertise.com

March 18, 2025Awards & Recognition, Car & Vehicle Accidents, Firm News, Personal Injury, Product Liability

The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been named to the 2025 Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Cheyenne and to the 10 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Cheyenne lists by Expertise.com. Those listed on Expertise.com are selected by reviewing top lawyers and law firms across geographical regions based on numerous variables across five categories: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, … Read More

History of Product Liability in Heavy Machinery Industries

February 3, 2023Firm News, Product Liability

Manufacturers and distributors have a responsibility to provide consumers with safe products through careful testing, inspections, and warnings, yet every year dangerous products cause thousands of serious injuries and deaths across the United States. The consumer sector with the highest number of injuries caused by defective products continues to be the construction industry. The United … Read More