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
In Wyoming, crashes involving medium to heavy commercial trucks average 1,543 incidents per year, leading to an average of 24.8 fatalities annually. If you or a loved one has been in a serious truck accident, always seek medical attention after an accident – even if your injuries are not immediately obvious. If another person or … Read More
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
The basis of any personal injury claim is determining who is at fault and measuring damages for injuries that result. Complexities arise when more than one party shares responsibility for actions that led to the injury, requiring a fair division of liability. Shared liability under Wyoming’s “Modified Comparative Fault” rule is a factor that can … Read More
Wyoming is home to some of the most dangerous roads for truck crashes; a 2023 report from Newsweek states that there were around 181 large truck crashes, 60 injuries, and 6 deaths for every 100,000 residents that year. Many factors can contribute to these accidents, such as speeding, distracted driving, fatigue, or poor training. The … Read More
Oilfield work is dangerous employment that puts workers in hazardous environments with conditions that leave them extremely vulnerable to accidents and injuries. The presence of unstable chemicals, heavy equipment, high scaffolding, and long hours can contribute to catastrophic injuries and even death for workers. Severe injuries can cause long-term disabilities that leave injured workers unable … Read More
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
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
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
While any motor vehicle crash can be devastating, incidents involving large commercial trucks are especially catastrophic given their immense size and weight. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, large trucks were involved in about 120,000 injuries and more than 5,900 fatalities in the United States in 2022. However, only 18% of those killed … Read More
