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Injured in Cheyenne? Our Cheyenne personal injury lawyer helps you recover maximum compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Call for a free consultation.
Cheyenne Personal Injury Lawyer
People get hurt every day. Here in Wyoming, more than 100 residents are killed in car crashes each year, and nearly 900 more hospitalized. The injuries that send people to the ER can be anything from a cut from a kitchen knife that needs stitches to a serious car accident that leads to hospitalization. Some of those injuries are nobody’s fault. Others happen because someone else was careless.
Hopefully, if you hurt yourself, you’ll have health insurance coverage that can defray the costs of medical care. If someone else’s actions caused your injuries, you should not be expected to take on that financial burden. That should be paid by the person who caused the harm. In that scenario, you’re entering into the legal arena of personal injury.
A personal injury claim will mean filing a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company. Unfortunately, when you ask someone to take responsibility for their actions, things can get complicated. Enter Edwards Law Office, P.C.
We’re a team of dedicated Cheyenne personal injury lawyers who can offer the guidance you need to determine whether you have a cause of action for your personal injury claim.
What Happens When You Hire a Cheyenne Personal Injury Lawyer
When you’ve been injured in an accident that someone else caused, you’re entitled to seek compensation to cover your medical expenses and any lost wages. That seems rather straightforward, but these claims can quickly become complex, especially when there is a dispute over who caused the accident.
Negotiations
The moment a personal injury attorney becomes involved, the insurance company elevates the claim. They know that they’re being put on notice. They also recognize what is at stake and will do whatever they can to minimize their exposure. The legal team at Edwards Law Office, P.C. are fully prepared to meet those defense challenges head-on. We are all too familiar with their tactics for potential delays or blame-shifting. We’ll be ready to address them.
Our years of combined experience as skilled negotiators come into play when we open discussions with the insurance company. We’ll present them with a demand letter that lays out the cause of the accident, who is responsible, and what damages resulted from those negligent actions. These negotiations could mean a few rounds of back-and-forth discussions until we land on a fair settlement. We’ll only accept a settlement if you agree to the number.
Litigation
There might also come a time in the process when the insurance company is unwilling to accept the evidence as presented or undervalues the seriousness of your injuries. When that happens, we might recommend filing a civil complaint. That is when the process shifts to the courtroom. It will mean going through the process of presenting evidence to a jury and sharing the story of how the injury has impacted your life.
You might be called on to testify. This will be an extended version of any deposition you give to the insurance company adjusters. We’ll ensure that you’re fully prepared for any possible questions you may be asked. We’ll provide you with support along every step of the way.
It has been our experience that filing a lawsuit often acts as the “motivation” that spurs the insurance company into action. When they recognize that we’re not backing down, they are more open to settling to avoid the potential of paying out even more in a jury award.
Open Communication
We also recognize that there will be a certain level of uncertainty as you go through the claims process. If we agree to take on your claim, we’ll establish an open line of communication that allows you to get all your questions answered promptly. We’ll keep you updated about negotiations. If there is news to share, you’ll be contacted immediately.
Will filing a lawsuit slow down the process? Yes. Will it be worth it? That depends on the outcome, but we’ll never recommend this course unless we believe the case is strong enough to justify it. We’re proud of our case results. We also recognize how important it is to resolve your claim as quickly as possible. We want to reduce your stress and help you move on from the accident. When that happens, we consider it a win/win.
Common Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
A personal injury is a legal term used to describe the harm done to a person’s body, mind, emotions, or reputation, usually caused by another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. That covers a lot of territory.
These are the common types of personal injury cases we handle:
Car Accidents
According to the most recent data collected by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, there were 9,723 crashes across the state in 2025, though a mid-year change to the state’s crash reporting law means that figure isn’t comparable to prior years.
Whether you were involved in a crash on I-80, I-25, US-30, US-85, or any other road going in or out of Cheyenne, it will be a life-altering event. Even a minor fender bender can leave you traumatized and scrambling to get your car repaired.
Car accidents can happen on icy roads during the winter, but bad weather doesn’t absolve a driver. In fact, it means the driver has to take even more precautions. A car accident can happen for any of the following reasons:
- Driver distraction
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Failure to yield
- Running red lights
Car accident victims can suffer from whiplash, broken bones, spinal injuries, or worse. There will also be repair costs, medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. We help clients with these claims by gathering relevant evidence such as police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and medical reports. We might also call on an expert to reconstruct the accident and prove who is responsible.
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
Premises liability claims are generated when you are injured because of a property owner’s negligence. Even if the property owner was not on the premises at the time of the accident or they were renting the space, they could still be held liable if the hazard that caused your accident was foreseeable.
Winters in Cheyenne pose special risks. Ice, snow, frozen walkways, and melting and refreezing cycles can create hazardous surfaces at store entryways, parking lots, sidewalks, and stairs. A property owner should anticipate that and take reasonable steps to prevent accidents. Failing to do so can cause customers to suffer sprains, fractures, concussions, or sometimes more severe falls that result in long-term effects.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is less common than a car accident, but its impact tends to be greater. That’s because you have put your trust in a medical professional for care only to have their actions cause you further harm. This can happen when a doctor, surgeon, or other medical professional deviates from accepted standards of care. That can include failure to diagnose, surgical errors, medication errors, or mistakes in emergency situations.
Medical malpractice claims are inherently more complex. To prevail in these cases, you need to present expert testimony that can provide analysis of the medical records. We have access to a network of medical experts who can provide that testimony.
Product Liability and Defective Products
Not every potential harm is caused directly by another person. You could be hurt by a product you’ve bought or was installed in your car. If the product was poorly designed, poorly manufactured, or lacked sufficient warnings or instructions, and someone was harmed, the product’s maker, distributor, or seller might be held responsible for your injuries.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims arise when someone’s negligence or intentional acts lead to someone else’s death. These claims are made by the surviving family members. In Cheyenne, wrongful death suits often stem from motor vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, medical malpractice, or severe premises failures. The desired outcome of these cases is to provide compensation that addresses medical expenses, funeral costs, emotional loss, and lost future earnings.
How Wyoming Comparative Negligence Laws Affect Your Claim
Wyoming applies a modified comparative fault rule to personal injury claims. This allows the injured person to recover compensation even if they were partially at fault for the accident. However, that fault cannot exceed 50%. If you are assigned blame, your final compensation settlement will be reduced by that percentage.
Who gets to determine that percentage? That determination usually starts with the insurance company. It is in their best interest to shift some of the blame for the accident onto you. That means they will pay out less. However, just because an insurance company assigns blame does not mean that it is valid. You are entitled to dispute their findings.
The attorneys at Edwards Law Office, P.C. can counter an insurance adjuster’s findings with strong evidence. If they continue to dispute, then a jury could make the final decision. We’ll always be honest with our clients and tell them exactly what to expect and what might be at risk for getting their desired settlement.
The Importance of Local Legal Representation in Laramie County
When you’re recovering from an injury, you don’t want to spend your time on the phone chasing down an insurance company. Having an attorney who understands how insurance companies operate can make all the difference. The legal team at Edwards Law Office, P.C. has negotiated on behalf of our clients with all the major insurance companies. We know how they operate and will anticipate all their tactics.
At Edwards Law Office, P.C., we combine knowledge of Wyoming personal injury law with a commitment to providing personalized representation for every client. When we agree to take on your claim, we will activate all our investigative skills to gather the relevant evidence in support of your claim. We’ll also take over all communication with the insurance companies. You won’t have to talk with an adjuster unless we’re with you. Whether your injuries resulted from a car accident, slip and fall, workplace incident, or another act of negligence, we work to protect your interests at every stage of the claims process.
Having local representation also means accessibility. You’ll have questions, and we want to provide answers as quickly as possible. Many of those initial questions can be asked during your initial free consultation.
We’ll be able to discuss the merits of your claim and decide together what should happen next. Don’t let uncertainty cause you stress. Call Edwards Law Office, P.C. to get those answers today.