Whiplash is a common injury after a car accident, in particular rear end collisions. A violent crash can push a person’s head forward before it snaps back like a whip. If you have been injured in a car accident, you are probably curious about the average settlement for whiplash. We can throw out some numbers.…
Oil fields are some of the most dangerous job sites in Wyoming. In an instant, workers can suffer terrible injuries in an oil field accident. These injuries can range from broken bones and burn injuries to life-altering brain injuries or spinal cord damage. If you have an injury on the job oil field after an…
After a car accident, you should hire an experienced attorney to help you obtain compensation. Insurers are not anxious to give generous settlements, and it isn’t unusual for a person without an attorney to walk away with very little money after negotiations conclude. In fact, some people will get no money, regardless of the strength…
Wyoming is one of the states that does not have a specific dog bite statute in its code of laws. As such, dog bite lawsuits are governed by common law. Prior Wyoming cases have established a “one bite” rule for dog bite attacks. The result of a dog bite attack can be absolutely devastating for…
When you see a doctor or other healthcare professional for a medical issue, you expect nothing less than top quality care. However, sometimes our medical professionals fail to provide their patients with the standard of care required, and it results in even more harm for their patients. If this has happened to you, you may…
Getting hurt in an accident can be a scary and confusing experience. Medical bills can begin to pile up and you could lose wages from missed work because of your injuries. Filing a bodily injury claim after an accident in Wyoming is the most critical aspect of a personal injury case and largely dictates the…
Dog bites are not “minor” injuries. In addition to causing cuts and bruising, dog bites can fracture bones and cause permanent nerve damage. Fortunately, Wyoming law allows injured victims to sue the dog owner for compensation—but victims will need help bringing the best case. Finding lawyers for dog bites is easy—type “Wyoming” and “lawyers for…
Car accidents leave our clients with huge medical expenses and often no way of paying for them. Many injured victims also cannot work, and without income coming in they worry whether they can pay their rent, mortgage, or other bills. At Platte River Injury Law, we devote a large amount of our practice to obtaining…
Accidents can happen at any time, and few people are prepared for them. Maybe you were driving down a road when someone rear-ended you, or maybe you had just stepped into the pharmacy when you slipped and fell on a wet floor. What do you do now? As an established Wyoming law firm, we help…
Car accidents happen every day. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to drive away from the scene of the accident and get your car repaired, suffering no personal injuries from the collision. However, in a small number of cases, someone ends up seriously injured or even dies. If a loved one was killed in a…