States like Wyoming are known for its vast landscapes and rich natural resources, and rely heavily on the trucking industry to power its economy. States abundant in coal, oil, and natural gas reserves are hubs for these resources being transported across the country by a fleet of powerful trucks. Trucking’s major role in a state’s … Read more
Rear-end collisions are accidents that occur when a driver’s car is hit by another car behind them, often resulting in substantial damage, injuries, and sometimes fatalities. Therefore, understanding the nature of these collisions, their causes, and their legal implications is important if you drive. It’s also important to hire a personal injury lawyer if you’re … Read more
If you’ve been in a truck accident, you may wonder if hiring a truck accident attorney is necessary. The answer is simple: yes. While it can be tempting to handle the situation yourself, hiring an attorney with experience in truck accidents can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Truck accidents are … Read more
The right personal injury attorney can make a significant difference in your case. You need to work closely with a personal injury lawyer to get the best possible outcome, which means receiving the most amount of money you are entitled to. You do not have a lot of time to decide on a lawyer because … Read more
Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous because of the sheer size of the truck involved in the crash. Tractor-trailers outweigh passenger cars by many multiples, and the car’s occupants may suffer serious injuries in an accident between the two. A large amount of force is unleashed anytime a truck collides with a car. In a … Read more
Each year, there are hundreds of thousands of truck accidents in the United States. Many of these accidents can cause severe injuries because tractor-trailers are much larger than passenger cars. Everything needs to go right for a truck driver to stay safe, but they are dealing with difficult job conditions and a trucking company that … Read more
Wyoming, known for its scenic beauty, is home to some of the most dangerous roads in the country due to extreme weather, high elevations, and challenging driving conditions. Some areas see higher concentrations of car crashes. The convergence of traffic on key roadways and challenging driving conditions often heightens the risk of accidents. Areas around … Read more
Car accident victims can typically receive compensation for their medical bills to treat their injuries, as well as lost income and property damage. They can also receive damages for pain and suffering. But what constitutes “pain and suffering,” and how much will you receive? For many accident victims, compensation for pain and suffering makes up … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park this summer? In all likelihood, you will find yourself in the park with many other individuals, families, and groups who have made national park vacation plans. While America’s national parks—and Yellowstone in particular—can be amazing places for travel, recreation, and encounters with nature, it is also … Read more
Clients ask me, “What’s my case worth?” Potential clients ask me, “What’s my case worth?” The typical attorney will dodge the question. “It depends,” the typical attorney says. Or “whatever a jury thinks it’s worth” is another answer. You deserve a real answer to that question. After all, you want to know whether to file … Read more
This article is for people considering a lawsuit against a gun manufacturer for injuries that happened in Wyoming from a defective firearm. Your Situation: You or a family member were injured by a firearm. The gun went off unexpectedly. Maybe it was holstered and discharged. Maybe you racked the slide and it went off. Maybe … Read more
This article makes me nervous to write. But it shouldn’t. I am going to tell you what you’re entitled to from your lawyer. Your rights with your lawyer are not optional. Lawyers are required to follow the Rules of Professional Responsibility for their state. We are regulated by the Courts and the State Bar Associations. … Read more
What kinds of Personal Injury Compensation can you get in Wyoming? Anyone considering filing a civil lawsuit needs to think about what they want out of their case. As Stephen Covey said: Begin with the end in mind. You need to think about the end. What makes your case worth your time, attention, resources, and … Read more
Insurance companies and casinos are in the risk business. More on that later. But first let’s talk about your situation. You’ve been in a car accident. It seems clear to you and your friends that the other person was at fault. The other person rear-ended your vehicle. They got out of the car and said … Read more
Wow. The day before a trial is an interesting day. Congratulations on getting this far. Many attorneys and clients turn back or are stopped long before this point. By this time, you may be sick of your attorney. In most civil cases, you’re likely to be a witness. In a few kinds of criminal cases, … Read more
What should you know about dog bite cases? Let me tell you what I think about dog bite cases in the big picture sense, before we get to the legal theories and what a dog bite lawyer can do for you. One of the things about dog bites is that they often happen to dog … Read more
What makes a burn injury Case unique? A burn injury carries a particular kind of horror. Each of us has experienced the pain of a third-degree burn at one point or another. Based on the memory of that pain, we can imagine the much greater pain of a severe burn, such as second-or first-degree burn. … Read more
You do contingent commercial fee litigation? Yes. We do commercial contingent fee litigation in Wyoming and Idaho for select cases. We don’t run our business like other attorneys you talk to. Most attorneys, when they represent a business, prefer to be paid on an hourly fee basis. They figure a large business can carry the … Read more
What is sexual assault? RAINN, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, defines sexual assault as sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of a victim. There are different types of sexual assault, some being: rape, incest, molestation, and domestic violence. It can take days, weeks, months, or even years for a … Read more
