For the 19th consecutive year, Jim Fitzgerald, founding partner of The Fitzgerald Law Firm, has been recognized by Super Lawyers® and, once again, named to the Top 100 Mountain States list. Since founding The Fitzgerald Law Firm in 1982, Jim has built a national reputation for delivering extraordinary results in complex personal injury, wrongful death, … Read More
Michael Fitzgerald, partner at The Fitzgerald Law Firm, has been included in the 2025 Mountain States Super Lawyers® list based on his reputation for providing high-quality representation to clients in Cheyenne and throughout Wyoming. This recognition marks Michael’s first year of Super Lawyers selection. Since joining The Fitzgerald Law Firm in 2015, he has played … Read More
Catastrophic injuries are severe injuries that involve physical and cognitive impairments that can last a lifetime. The long-term impact of catastrophic injuries is life-altering and requires financial obligations that can last for the rest of the victim’s life (if not longer). It is crucial to understand how catastrophic injuries affect long-term medical and legal decisions; … Read More
Jim Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald, personal injury attorneys at The Fitzgerald Law Firm, have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for their outstanding contributions to the field of personal injury law. Jim Fitzgerald, founder of Fitzgerald Law Firm, has dedicated his life to representing the severely injured and families grieving … Read More
Commercial trucks are the workhorses of commerce, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles annually, carrying heavy loads in dangerous weather conditions. This constant presence on the highway puts them near passenger vehicles, and due to this proximity, there is a risk of a catastrophic collision. While the most well-known cause of a truck accident is … Read More
When individuals suffer injuries due to negligence, justice often requires more than just presenting facts. It often requires the credibility of enlisting professional experts who interpret complex information for judges and juries to understand your case. Expert witness testimony supports personal injury litigation by providing specialized knowledge. If you’ve been seriously injured and suspect negligence, … Read More
It’s impossible to comprehend losing a loved one in an accident; even more devastating is knowing the person responsible could have prevented or avoided the accident altogether. Struggling families facing this nightmare seek justice by pursuing a wrongful death claim for damages with the reasonable expectation to hold responsible parties accountable. What they may not … Read More
According to Newsweek, in 2024, Wyoming saw approximately 181 large truck crashes, 60 injuries, and six deaths for every 100,000 residents. One of the biggest safety concerns in truck driving is the danger of truck driver fatigue. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that driver fatigue is a contributing factor in 13% of … Read More
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
Jim Fitzgerald, founder partner of the Fitzgerald Law Firm, has been named a Life Fellow of The American Board of Trial Advocates. Those who become Life Fellow members of the ABOTA have consistently given to the organization, helping aid their mission of “preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh … Read More
