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
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Vote for Us as The Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Cheyenne
The Fitzgerald Law Firm has been nominated as the Best Personal Injury Law and Lawyers on CommunityVotes Cheyenne 2023. Vote for us as the best personal injury lawyers in Cheyenne! It’s fast and easy – Click here to vote. The voting deadline is Sunday, December 31 at 11:59 pm. You may only cast your votes once … 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
The Fitzgerald Law Firm Ranked in 2024 Best Law Firms®
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
What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?
If you or a loved one are seriously injured due to the negligence of someone else, you may need to hire a personal injury attorney. If you find yourself wondering what a personal injury attorney does and why their service is beneficial, keep reading. Most people know if they are hurt in a car accident … Read More
What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Unexpected – sudden – preventable: The hallmark of wrongful death cases. The unexpected death of a loved one, especially when that death was a result of a wrongdoer’s negligence, recklessness, or unlawful actions, can cause tremendous loss for the surviving family of the decedent. Coping with such a loss of a family member can place … 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
The Fitzgerald Foundation for Children
In an effort to give back to their community, Jim and Sharon Fitzgerald established the Fitzgerald Foundation for Children in 1998 with the philanthropic mission of improving public safety for children primarily, but not exclusively, in Wyoming. As children have little power, their interests and needs are often overlooked in society. The Foundation aims to … Read More