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 commercial truck industry is governed by numerous federal and state regulations. These laws make determining who is liable in a commercial truck accident case particularly complex. Read on to learn more about the parties who are potentially liable in catastrophic accidents involving large trucks. Who’s Potentially Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident Case? Trucking … Read More
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
Losing a family member as the result of someone else’s negligence is devastating and brings on waves of emotions and uncertainty. A wrongful death claim can help your family find closure and recover damages. However, when the person who caused your loved one’s death also dies, this presents additional challenges. Read on to learn more … Read More
If you’ve been seriously injured, the impacts can be overwhelming. Whether you are unable to work, have significant medical issues, or have high medical bills, it may be tempting to opt for a quick settlement. But how do you know if accepting a settlement offer for your personal injury case is really the right choice? … 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
Jim Fitzgerald, founding partner of The Fitzgerald Law Firm, has been recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys™ (AIOPIA) as one of the “10 Best” Attorneys in Wyoming for 2024. This distinction is awarded to lawyers who have “achieved unparalleled success but most importantly have done so for the benefit of their client.” … Read More
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
The Fitzgerald Law Firm is the Platinum Award recipient of the CommunityVotes Cheyenne 2023 awards in the categories of Lawyers and Personal Injury Law and Lawyers. Since 2014, CommunityVotes has been the leading voting awards platform for community members. Continually recognized for its excellence by Best Law Firms® since 2010, The Fitzgerald Law Firm is … Read More
The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in 3 practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a … Read More
