Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. Under Wyoming law, surviving family members may have legal options to seek justice and compensation. This can be a wrongful death claim or a survival action, depending on the circumstances. While these claims are related, they serve different purposes and provide compensation in distinct … 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
The Fitzgerald Law Firm has received Platinum Awards by CommunityVotes Cheyenne 2024 in the categories of Lawyers and Personal Injury Law and Lawyers. CommunityVotes has been the leading community voting awards platform since 2014. Our personal injury law firm has been recognized by our peers and the community for over a decade, earning accolades such … Read More
The dangers of working in Wyoming’s oil extraction industry correspond to high injury rates. Whether you are an employee or a worker’s family member, when oil field accidents do happen, knowing who you can turn to for justice and compensation is crucial. In 2022, over 2,000 oil field workers in the United States were severely … Read More
The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been nominated in the categories of Best Personal Injury Law and Lawyers and Best Lawyers by CommunityVotes Cheyenne 2024. You can vote for The Fitzgerald Law Firm once per registered email by clicking these links: Personal Injury Law and Lawyers Lawyers The deadline for voting is Sunday, January 5, at … Read More
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 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 Fitzgerald Law Firm was recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers® regionally in 2 practice areas. When a firm is included in the 2025 Best Law Firms list, it has distinguished itself as one of the premier law firms based on legal expertise and client and peer satisfaction. … Read More
