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Injured in a Car Crash in Wyoming? Our Car Accident Lawyers Can Help
You didn’t choose to be in this situation, but now that you were injured in a car crash, you must deal with the aftermath. How can you best protect yourself? How can you ensure that the medical bills are paid? What compensation for car accident damage, including your lost wages, damaged vehicle, and the rest of it?
As a Wyoming car accident lawyer, I answer these questions every day. I talk to people in your situation. My goal with my law firm is to help with what comes next and how to manage it. I want you to be positioned to get everything you can out of your situation and move on with your life.
We Establish Liability and Beat Their Defenses
In many car accidents, it is clear who is at fault, but insurance companies and defense attorneys can be very creative at finding ways to shift blame.
We try to lock in the fault early on. As your advocate, we work tirelessly to ensure justice is served and you receive the compensation you deserve.
Make Sure There is a Conviction on the Traffic Offense
We contact the prosecutor responsible for enforcing the traffic laws and let them know that you were hurt. If the prosecutor knows there was an injured victim, then it is more likely that they will persist in prosecuting the other driver. There is a Wyoming Statute that gives victims of crime certain rights.
Get an Expert to Determine Fault
In some crashes, you may not know what happened. Maybe you never saw the other driver, or you were knocked out and are not sure what happened. Maybe it was a hit-and-run.
In those instances, we hire an accident reconstructionist for you. This person is an engineer who specializes in the physics of accidents. They will go to the scene and gather evidence. They will usually prepare their own report of what happened, and they may testify at trial.
Their Defenses
Wyoming is a “Modified Comparative Fault” state (Wyo. Stat. § 1-1-109), which means a jury will be asked to assign a percentage of fault to each person involved in the crash, including you. If the jury finds that you are more than 50% responsible for the crash, you will not be able to recover any compensation for your injuries.
This means that the other driver’s insurance company has a strong incentive to try to blame you for the crash in order to reduce the amount they will have to pay you for your injuries. Like most things in the law, the key to overcoming defenses and establishing liability is a mixture of hard work, experience, and legal skill. Working with an experienced accident injury lawyer like Freeburg Law will do just that.
TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY
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We Practice Proactive Claim Management
Since you were in the car, it is probably pretty clear to you what happened. However, what matters in a car accident claim or lawsuit is what you can prove to an insurance company or a jury. We gather evidence for you and provide expert representation to ensure your rights are protected.
Law Enforcement Reports
In Wyoming, every time an ambulance is dispatched to a car accident, local law enforcement should be notified. In most cases, whatever law enforcement agency responds to the accident will draft a report. We can get that report and see what it says. Our team thoroughly reviews these reports to understand how Wyoming traffic laws apply to your case.
Interviews
When you choose our experienced auto accident lawyer, we’ll likely hire an investigator to look into the details of your accident. I strongly advise my clients against talking to the other party’s insurance company without discussing it with me first. You do not have to talk to the other person’s insurance company, so do not let them bully you into making a statement before you’re ready.
Digital Evidence
More and more vehicles have onboard computers that produce data about crashes. If you were involved in an accident with a semi-truck or commercial vehicle, then there should be a “black box” recording showing the vehicle’s speed. Cell phone records are another common source of digital evidence. Was the other driver texting or distracted by their phone? We can use subpoenas to get that evidence from the phone company.
Physical Evidence
The damage to your car or body can tell you a great deal about how the accident happened. Typically, photographs of your vehicle will be included as part of a law enforcement investigation.
Many of my clients also have their own pictures of the damaged vehicle or their injuries. A good car accident lawyer can help you determine what evidence is necessary in your case and find the right experts to get that evidence. We do this for you.
Evidence About the Other Driver
At Freeburg Law, I have access to special databases to perform asset checks. If the person who hit you has a fancy boat or expensive property, I want to know about it because this is important information to know about the opponent. I often hear from the other side’s insurance company that they have low amounts of coverage and no assets. While I assume I can trust the insurance company to tell me the truth, these search tools allow me to verify those statements.
Understanding Your Injuries
I frequently work with doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to understand my clients’ injuries. It is common for me to talk to the doctor who treated you in the hospital. In some cases, I will also hire specialists to review records or experts in addition to your treating physician who can examine your injuries and provide a comprehensive explanation of those injuries in a way your treating physician cannot.
Understanding Your Economic Harms
Types of economic harm include property damage, lost work and wages, and loss of future income. Essentially, any loss that you can quantify or hire an economist to quantify is an economic harm. I help you recover all of these. Our expertise in handling motor vehicle accident cases ensures that we consider all potential areas of compensation.
What Types of Damages Can You Claim?
After a car accident in Wyoming, the impact on your life can feel overwhelming. In addition to physical pain, the financial and emotional toll can be significant. Fortunately, you may be entitled to claim compensation for various types of damages, including:
- Medical expenses: These can cover both current and future costs related to your injury, such as hospital bills, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatments.
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity: If your injury prevents you from working, either temporarily or permanently, you may be able to recover lost income or compensation for your reduced ability to earn a living.
- Pain and suffering: This accounts for the physical pain and discomfort caused by your injuries.
- Property damage: This includes repair or replacement costs for your vehicle and any personal property damaged in the accident.
- Emotional distress: The psychological impact of the accident, such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, may be compensable.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: If your injuries have diminished your ability to enjoy day-to-day activities or hobbies, you may be entitled to compensation.
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor to life-altering. Some of the most common injuries we see in Wyoming car accident cases include:
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Cuts and lacerations
- Soft tissue injuries
Examples of Negligence in a Wyoming Car Accident
To recover compensation in a Wyoming car accident case, you’ll generally need to prove that the other driver was negligent. Negligence occurs when someone fails to act with the level of care that a reasonable person would in the same situation. Examples of driver negligence include:
- Failure to obey traffic laws
- Driving while distracted
- Driving under the influence
- Speeding
- Failure to yield right of way
- Reckless driving
By gathering evidence, such as police reports, witness statements, and traffic camera footage, we can help prove that the other driver’s negligence caused your accident.
Types of Car Accidents
Car accidents come in many forms, each with its own set of challenges and potential injuries. Some common types of car accidents include:
- Rear-end collisions
- Head-on collisions
- T-bone or side-impact crashes
- Multi-vehicle pileups
- Single vehicle accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Truck accidents
No matter the type of accident, if you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Our car accident attorney can provide advice and support throughout the legal process.
How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Wyoming?
In Wyoming accident law, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit is four years from the date of the accident. While this may seem like plenty of time, building a strong case takes time. It’s important to act quickly to preserve evidence and protect your rights. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case and explain your legal options.
Moving Parts in a Vehicle Accident Case
There are a lot of moving parts to track following a car accident. Among other things, to resolve an accident claim, we figure out the following:
What is the other driver’s insurance picture? What is your insurance picture? Is there damage to your vehicle? What injuries do you have? How long will those injuries take to heal? Will the injuries fully heal? Do your injuries result in lost income? How will your injuries impact your home life, loved ones, and daily activities?
Insurance
The other driver was required to have insurance. Hopefully, you got a copy of their insurance card at the accident scene, or their insurance information is part of a police report. If you have underinsured motorist coverage or medical payments, then you may also be dealing with your own insurance company. (I’ll explain this in more detail in the case evaluation).
Medical care
You may not have gone to the hospital right away. However, injuries may have manifested over the days – and even weeks – following the accident. You will need to get the right medical care for your injuries, and it is important to do so as quickly as possible.
Medical bills
With medical care, comes medical bills. If your treatment is first paid for by your health insurance policy, rather than the other driver’s policy, it is likely that you will end up dealing with medical liens relating to who will ultimately pay for your care.
Vehicle repairs
Sometimes your vehicle will be repaired. Sometimes it is totaled. The insurance company should pay for a rental car while your car is being repaired or while you find a replacement.
Lost wages, work
Car accidents, and any subsequent medical care, often lead to missing work for some period of time. This may mean a loss of income, because if you are not working, you are not getting paid. We help you to get this back.
Time
Once you start playing phone tag with an insurance company, the game never ends. You are on hold; your claim is transferred, reassigned, needs approval from a supervisor, etc. The process is both time-consuming and emotionally taxing. Get our car accident lawyers on your side early to speed things along.
Why Choose Freeburg Law?
Our team of personal injury lawyers understands the various causes of car accidents on Wyoming roads and how they can impact your life. We’re here to help you navigate the legal process, negotiate a fair settlement, and if necessary, represent you in court. With our expertise as auto accident lawyers, we’ll fight to ensure you receive the money you deserve for your injuries and losses.
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