Wyoming Personal Injury Lawyer

At Shafner Law, our experienced personal injury attorney Alan Shafner is here to help. He has devoted his career to guiding clients through healing and demanding justice for their injuries, and he is committed to helping accident victims receive the financial compensation they deserve. Throughout the process, the law firm promises a positive client experience.

If you or a loved one has been injured in Wyoming due to someone else’s negligence, an experienced personal injury attorney is just what you need to fight for your deserved compensation. Here, every case is prepared for trial, even when preparing for settlement negotiations. This is because sometimes the best way to guarantee that insurance companies pay you fairly is to bring your story to court in front of a jury.

Contact Shafner Law today for a free consultation so we can review the details of your personal injury case. As soon as you walk through our door, we will treat you like family through your entire case.

Personal injuries are any kind of injuries–physical, emotional, mental, or a combination of all three–that are the result of negligent actions or failures to act by another. They are typically caused by accidents that result from the actions, or lack thereof, of individuals, companies, government agencies, or other entities. Typical personal injury claims target the insurance company of the liable party. For example, auto insurance claims are typically filed after car accidents.

There are two aspects of securing a personal injury claim: proving you were injured and proving that the injury was caused by someone else’s carelessness. To prove the injuries, you will need evidence such as medical records and testimony from doctors and other witnesses who can speak on how those injuries have affected your life. To prove that another was at fault, you will also need to investigate the accident that led to your injury.

A skilled Wyoming personal injury lawyer is just what you need to gather and present the critical evidence, putting you in a much better position to win your injury claim than if you were trying to navigate the process alone.

At Shafner Law, Wyoming, we handle a wide variety of personal injury cases, including:

• Truck crashes
• Car crashes
• Fatigued driver
• Drunk driver
• Slip and falls
• Motorcycle accidents
• Cycling accidents
• Ski accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Premises liability
• Dog bites
• Sexual Assault

We provide clients with the attention, compassion, and legal representation they deserve in the trying times following a personal injury case. Please contact us today to set up a free consultation and let us answer your questions.

In Wyoming, personal injury claims result in at least two types of damages:

• Economic damages: monetary expenses like medical bills and lost wages from missed work
• Noneconomic damages: subjective damages like pain and suffering

Rarely, punitive damages may be awarded if the individual who injured the victim did so maliciously or willfully.

At Shafner Law, our personal injury attorneys understand that every accident is a different story, and we will thoroughly examine your unique circumstances so we can determine the damages you are owed. We can help you pursue payments for damages such as:

• Emergency medical care
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Hospitalization
• Rehabilitation
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Lost income
• Lost future earnings
• Disfigurement

If you have any questions about the damages you could potentially be awarded for your claim, contact our experienced attorneys today. Alan Shafner and his team are available for free consultations to help you decide your next steps forward after a serious accident.

A statute of limitations refers to the amount of time an injured party has to bring a lawsuit after the injury event. In Wyoming, the statute of limitations depends on the nature of the case.

For personal injury cases, actions must be generally brought within four years after the date of injury or the date of its discovery. Exceptions to this include medical malpractice (two years), lawsuits for wrongful death (two years), and actions against a government entity (start with a notice of claim within two years and an action filed within one year of the notice of claim). A notice of claim is different from a lawsuit as it is served on the government entity as opposed to being filed through a court.

These time limits can be fairly complex and subject to change. A good lawyer will need time to prepare a strong case, so it is very important to speak with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

If you have been the victim of an accident in Wyoming, you have legal rights. The best way to protect your legal rights is to understand what they are. If you were the victim in any personal injury accident, you have a legal right to:

• Take pictures of the accident. You have the right to take photos of the scene of the accident, any injuries you have sustained, and any damage to personal property (think your home or your vehicle). Make sure to take plenty of photos, including ones from various angles and distances and making a point to include any hazards that contributed to your injury.
• Document the incident. You have the right to ask a law enforcement officer to file a report. You also have the right to a copy of the report.
• Not talk to insurance companies. You have the right to remain silent. Do not provide a recorded statement to an insurance company until you have consulted with an experienced Wyoming personal injury lawyer. Also do not sign anything from an insurance company until you have consulted with an attorney. Insurers want to settle cases quickly and by paying you as little as possible for your injuries. This typically takes the form of a lump sum. As tempting as that can be, it may not cover your long-term medical bills or your lost wages. It is best to therefore reject anything the insurer offers you until you have consulted with a personal injury lawyer.
• Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer in Wyoming. You have the right to seek advice from a lawyer to potentially collect financial compensation for your injuries. This compensation includes money for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Dealing with insurers and the other party’s attorneys can be confusing and stressful. Hiring a personal injury attorney levels the playing field and lets insurance companies know you will not settle for less than your deserved full and fair compensation.

When you bring Shafner Law your case, our personal injury attorneys will conduct an investigation. Our lawyers will fight for you in front of the insurance companies responsible for paying for your injuries. Unfortunately, those who injure others (and their insurance companies) often do not want to accept fault or step up to do what is right. If settlement talks fail, taking the case to trial and telling your story to a jury is the last resort. We will make sure the jury understands what occurred and how it affected you, and we will ask them to award you compensation which will, to the extent possible, make things right.

Here at Shafner Law, every client is treated with respect. We will look out for your interests and help you focus on your recovery. We understand what you are going through, and we know how detrimental one injury can be to health and well-being. Allow us to review your unique case and guide you through the legal process in this difficult time.

For a free consultation, call Shafner Law at (307) 277-6956 or fill out the Case Form below. We handle cases throughout the state of Wyoming.

If you pursue your personal injury claim after an accident in the Cheyenne area, your case may be handled by one of the following courts:

Cheyenne Municipal Court
2101 O’Neil Ave #115
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Circuit Court of the 1st Judicial District, Laramie County
309 West 20th Street, Room 2300
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001

If you need to contact the police department after an accident or injury in the Cheyenne area, you can do so here:

Cheyenne Police Department
415 W 18th St
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 637-6500

“Thank you so much for being so thoughtful and helpful with my family. We are so happy to have found you and your team.”

-Joanne