Mining throughout the state provides nearly 40 percent of all coal production in the United States. Although working in mining comes with inherent dangers, it offers many the opportunity to earn a living and provide for their families. Mining accidents tend to have catastrophic implications for the workers and their families who are severely hurt … Read More
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Common Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Negligence
There are many causes of birth injuries, many of which stem from the negligence of a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other medical provider. When injury, physical trauma, or death are the result of medical malpractice, families have the right to seek compensation for damages. Birth injuries include suffering or damage to a fetus, infant, or … Read More
The Fitzgerald Law Firm Named to 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Cheyenne
The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been named to the 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Cheyenne list by Expertise.com. Expertise.com carefully selects the top lawyers and law firms across geographical regions based on numerous variables across five categories: Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. After reviewing the quality and history of dozens of local firms, … Read More
Hazardous Working Conditions in an Oil Field
Oilfield workers face many hazardous working conditions that can lead to serious accidents. Long hours, and proximity to heavy machinery, scaffolding, and volatile chemicals may contribute to an environment vulnerable to accidents and injuries. Companies and employers are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. Despite strict working standards set by state and … Read More
What to Know When Filing a Truck Accident Claim
More often than not, accidents involving commercial trucks, big rigs, and semis are catastrophic. The force generated by these massive collisions is enough to create life-altering damages, including severe injury or death, for anyone involved. Recovering from a truck accident is unique to every situation, but victims of truck accidents caused by carelessness always have … Read More
Can I Sue for My Family Member’s Wrongful Death?
When negligent actions cause a person’s death, the victim’s surviving family has the legal right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. There are many stipulations that surround wrongful death lawsuits, including complicated state laws and statutes of limitations. Each wrongful death case has a unique set of challenges, including requiring detailed evidence, collecting expert witness … Read More
Seeking Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries
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
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
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
The Fitzgerald Law Firm Attorneys Named to the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Jim Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald, personal injury attorneys at The Fitzgerald Law Firm, have been included in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Jim Fitzgerald, the firm’s founding partner, has been recognized in Best Lawyers® since 1987 for personal injury law in Cheyenne, Wyoming. For The Best Lawyers in America 2024 edition … Read More