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Injured in a Car Crash in Laramie County? Our Cheyenne Auto Accident Attorneys Can Help
At Freeburg Law, our Cheyenne car accident attorneys are experienced, results-centered advocates for victims and their family members. Our law firm is committed to providing personalized legal representation to each and every client.
If you or someone who is close to you was hurt in a crash in Laramie County, we are here to help. To set up a no cost, strictly private consultation with a top Wyoming auto accident lawyer, please do not delay in contacting us today.
What to Do After a Car Crash in Cheyenne, WY
Car crashes remain a leading cause of accidental injuries in our region. According to data collected and published by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, there were 1,580 motor vehicle collisions reported in the City of Cheyenne in 2020 alone. Altogether, these accidents resulted in 359 confirmed injuries and 8 fatalities. There were approximately 400 additional car accidents reported in other communities in Laramie County.
Even the safest and most attentive of drivers should still be prepared for the risk of an accident. A car wreck can happen when you least expect it—and it can turn your entire life upside down in a matter of seconds. Here are three steps to take after a car accident in Cheyenne:
- See a Doctor: All car accident injuries should be evaluated by a qualified physician. Emergency medical needs take precedence over everything else. Not only do you need to see a doctor for your own welfare, you must seek medical attention to be eligible to bring a claim.
- Report and Document the Crash: Serious car accidents should be reported to state or local law enforcement, such as the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Cheyenne Police Department, or the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, try to document the crash. Take photographs, get witness contact information, and gather any other relevant details.
- Consult With a Cheyenne Car Accident Attorney: You cannot rely on insurers for guidance with the claims process. You should consult with an experienced Cheyenne personal injury lawyer before making a statement to an insurance company representative.
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- Collisions Should Be Reported: All major car crashes should be reported in a timely manner. Under state law (Wyoming Statutes § 31-5-110), a traffic collision should be reported to police if anyone was hurt or there was greater than $1,000 in property damage. The official police report serves as an important form of documentation in a car accident case.
- Liability is Based on Fault: Wyoming is an at-fault car accident jurisdiction. The driver, truck company, vehicle manufacturer, road maintenance crew, or any other party deemed responsible for causing a crash in Cheyenne can be held liable for any consequential damages. Fault arises based on negligence—which is defined as the failure to exercise reasonable care. All collisions in Laramie County should be investigated by an experienced Wyoming personal injury lawyer. Your attorney will help you gather the evidence needed to prove fault.
- Modified Comparative Negligence: Auto accidents can be complicated. It is not uncommon for multiple parties to bear liability for the same underlying crash. Wyoming uses a modified comparative negligence standard to sort out liability in these cases. Each party to a crash will be held liable for their proportionate share of the fault. If you are blamed for a portion of your own accident, your settlement or judgment can be reduced by a proportionate amount.
- Four-Year Statute of Limitations: You have a limited amount of time to bring a car accident injury claim in Laramie County. Under Wyoming law, most car accident claims are subject to a four-year statute of limitations. Some claims, however, are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. There is no reason to wait to get started with the legal claim process. Consult with a Cheyenne, WY car accident attorney before you make a statement to an insurance adjuster.
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- Automobile repairs;
- Emergency room treatment;
- Health care bills;
- Physical therapy;
- Mental counseling;
- Lost wages;
- Diminished earning capacity;
- Pain and suffering;
- Emotional distress;
- Disfigurement;
- Disability; and
- Wrongful death
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- Hear your story and explain your rights;
- Investigate the accident, gathering evidence;
- Represent you in settlement talks with insurers; and
- Take action to help you secure the best outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Even if you do not think you have suffered a serious injury, you should get a medical assessment. According to the Mayo Clinic, many kinds of injuries that a person can sustain in a car accident might not result in immediate signs. Some of those injuries are more serious than others, and they can worsen without appropriate and timely treatment. As such, you should get assessed by your healthcare provider as soon as you can.
If the accident was serious and resulted in any kind of injury, or if anyone sustained more than $1,000 in property damage, Wyoming law requires that the injury be reported. If anyone is injured at the scene of the accident, you should call 911. While Wyoming law does not require you to call the police to the scene of the accident for a minor crash, it is usually a good idea to call the police even if it does not seem as though anyone has sustained an injury. It could turn out that symptoms of your injury did not appear for hours or days, and you will want to have a police report from the crash to help with your car accident claim.
Yes. Under Wyoming’s modified comparative fault law, you can recover damages as long as you are not 51 percent or more at fault for the accident (at which point you will be barred from recovery). If you are 50 percent or less at fault, you can still recover damages from the at-fault driver, but your recovery will be reduced by your portion of fault. For example, if the court awards you $100,000 but you are determined to be 10 percent at fault, your damages award would be reduced by 10 percent (or $10,000 in this example), and you would recover $90,000.
The party or parties responsible for injuries in a car accident will depend upon the facts of the case. Common parties who are sued in car accident lawsuits include but are not limited to the following:
- Driver whose negligence resulted in the crash;
- Owner of a vehicle involved in the crash;
- Mechanic who performed negligent maintenance on one of the vehicles involved in the crash;
- Employer of the negligent motorist;
Property or premises owner where the accident occurred; or - Designer, manufacturer, or retailer of a defective vehicle or one of its parts.
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