When a person is injured as the result of another’s negligence, the injured party maintains the right to file a civil action for personal injury damages against the at-fault party. Similarly, when an injury results in death, the estate of that person (via the personal representative of the estate) may seek damages for wrongful death.…
Do you need assistance with your personal injury claim? Contact an expert personal injury attorney today. Suffering an injury can be more than just a painful experience. It can also leave you unable to do the things you once loved. It can also be an extremely financially devastating event that makes it difficult to afford…
Most civil claims are governed by a statute of limitations. When a person wishes to file a lawsuit against another in Wyoming, the claim must be filed within the statute of limitations. Because statutes of limitations vary depending upon the type of civil case that is being pursued, consulting with a personal injury attorney to…
If you have been injured in Wyoming and are thinking about filing a personal injury claim for damages, you may be hesitant to do so–or to hire a lawyer to assist you in doing so–due to concerns about costs. In fact, many people fail to ever seek the compensation that they deserve. This is because…
While motor vehicles may be ubiquitous in society today, autos are more than just tools that transport humans from place to place: they are dangerous machines that, when negligently operated, lead to tens of thousands of injuries and deaths per year in the United States. While things like seatbelts and airbags can help to reduce…
If you need help with your medical malpractice claim, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney today. When you go to the doctor, you have a reasonable expectation that your doctor care for you safely. If you’re sick or having health complications, you probably assume that your doctor will properly diagnosis you before explaining your options…
When you purchase any type of product, whether that’s a sandwich for lunch or a new car, you expect that product to serve you well. At the very least, you expect that the product will add value to your life, not detract from it. But products don’t always work as advertised, and sometimes, products are…
A serious injury at work can change your life. We understand how overwhelmed you feel, and we want to help. Today’s article will cover whether or not you should bring on a personal injury attorney to help with your case. An Experienced Oil Field Injury Lawyer Can Help With Your Case Wyoming once claimed some…
Property owners owe visitors a duty to keep their property in reasonably safe condition. When property owners violate this duty, they are “negligent,” and injured victims can sue them. At Platte River Injury Law, we meet with people who have been injured in slip and fall or trip and fall accidents who need help paying…
It is a cornerstone of Wyoming law that someone responsible for injuring another person must pay compensation. But what happens when the victim dies? Since he or she is no longer alive to sue, does this mean the defendant gets off free? Actually, no. Wrongful death lawsuits allow surviving family members to receive compensation from…