Wyoming has some of the most dangerous roads in the country for truck drivers and those who share the road with them. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that of all the fatal crashes in the United States in 2020, Wyoming had the highest percentage of fatal crashes involving large trucks. … Read More
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What to Do After You’ve Been Injured on an Oil Field
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
Can I Sue the State of Wyoming, a City, Town, or County?
If the negligence of a government worker or entity has harmed you or a loved one, you may be wondering if it’s possible to sue the government for wrongful death or personal injury. Wyoming state laws limit the liability of local and state governments in the case of injury or wrongful death, which significantly impacts … Read More
What is Catastrophic Injury?
Catastrophic injury is a subcategory of personal injury that classifies a severe, unexpected injury to a person that has life-altering effects for the victim and their family. Accidents that cause spinal cord injuries or result in paralysis commonly fall into this category as do brain injuries, but there are many different types of catastrophic injuries … Read More
From Roughnecking to Litigating: Jim Fitzgerald’s Path to the Courtroom
Jim Fitzgerald, founding partner of the Fitzgerald Law Firm, was interviewed by Lawdragon for their Hall of Fame Lawyer Limelight series. He shared his unconventional path to becoming a personal injury lawyer and the hard work and determination it took for him to get there. Before the polished courtroom mahogany, recognition, and awards, renowned trial … Read More
Wyoming Catastrophic Injury Attorneys
What Is Catastrophic Injury? Catastrophic accidents are severe, unexpected, and result in life-threatening injuries that alter the everyday livelihood of the victim and their loved ones. If you are injured in a catastrophic accident, it is necessary to work with an experienced attorney who can address the unique nature of these cases and has the … Read More