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
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
Jim Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald, personal injury attorneys at The Fitzgerald Law Firm, have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Jim Fitzgerald, the firm’s founding partner, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1987 for personal injury law in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Jim has dedicated his career to seeking truth … Read More
For the 18th consecutive year, Jim Fitzgerald has been included in the Top 100: 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers® list. Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters, is a renowned rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers from over 70 practice areas. These professionals have achieved significant peer recognition and professional success. The annual selection process … Read More
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people receive negligent medical care that results in a fatality, making medical malpractice one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Millions more are injured yearly, building distrust between the public and the healthcare industry. Fatal instances of medical malpractice may occur more frequently than people … Read More
Oil field accidents can happen quickly and often result in catastrophic injury or death. Understanding what causes fatalities in the oil field can help workers better protect themselves, identify the types of negligence that can lead to serious incidents, and help victims and their families understand their legal rights. The oil extraction industry has been … Read More
The sudden loss of a family member or loved one is devastating, especially when it is the result of someone else’s actions. If your loved one has died due to the wrongful acts or negligence of another, it’s important to understand the legal grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit in the state of Wyoming. The … Read More
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
