The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been nominated in the categories of Best Personal Injury Law and Lawyers and Best Lawyers by CommunityVotes Cheyenne 2024. You can vote for The Fitzgerald Law Firm once per registered email by clicking these links: Personal Injury Law and Lawyers Lawyers The deadline for voting is Sunday, January 5, at … Read More
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Severe Workplace Injuries Caused by Defective Equipment
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 Ranked in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms
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
Understanding The Severity of Truck Accidents In Wyoming
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
Determining Who’s Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident
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
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
Types of Catastrophic Accidents Caused by Commercial Trucks
While any motor vehicle crash can be devastating, incidents involving large commercial trucks are especially catastrophic given their immense size and weight. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, large trucks were involved in about 120,000 injuries and more than 5,900 fatalities in the United States in 2022. However, only 18% of those killed … Read More
What Happens If the Person Who Caused Wrongful Death Also Dies?
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
Personal Injury: When to Settle vs. When to Go to Trial
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
The Fitzgerald Law Firm Attorneys Named to the 2025 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 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