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Green River ER sent you home too soon after an I-80 truck sideswipe - now they're acting like you're fine

A fast ER discharge after an I-80 crash does not kill a Wyoming injury claim, especially when the real damage shows up over the next few days.

ARTICLE by Pete Lindstrom

Is a Laramie injury claim worth it if the VA covers my treatment?

If a grain truck tagged you in the crosswalk on Grand Avenue by the University of Wyoming during harvest season, yes - a claim can still be worth it. VA care is not a...

Still hurting three years after a Casper crash, am I too late?

In Colorado, most vehicle-injury claims expire after 3 years; in Wyoming, you usually have 4 years. For a private crash claim in Casper, that means you may still have time if...

Is your Cheyenne doctor helping the insurer trash your crash claim?

A rear-end crash claim can go sideways fast when the insurer grabs your social media and pretends one smiling photo means your neck, back, and daily caretaker duties are fine.

ARTICLE by Travis Bock

My coworker said Wyoming insurance picks the doctor after a work crash. True?

The most expensive mistake is letting the wrong insurance company control treatment early. That is how bills get denied, wage loss drags out, and a routine Casper crash turns...

Can my pregnant wife sue after a Casper tow truck hit her at work?

The one thing your employer is hoping you never find out: workers' comp is not always the only claim. If a coworker or the employer caused it, workers' comp is usually the only...

I got a call saying the police report makes this my fault, even though the dump truck hit me from behind in Casper

A bad police report can wreck a rear-end motorcycle claim in Wyoming fast, especially when the other vehicle is a loaded dump truck and the insurer starts treating you like the problem.

ARTICLE by Travis Bock

Ten months after that broken light in Green River, your back still hurts and the policy-limit story may be a lie

What the real Wyoming deadlines look like when a Green River crash involved a malfunctioning signal and an adjuster may have lowballed you by lying about coverage.

ARTICLE by Janet Pfeiffer

Should I file workers' comp or use my company auto insurance after my employee's crash?

File a Wyoming Report of Injury within 10 days of when the injury became apparent, and make sure the employee reported it to you within 72 hours if possible. That is the form...

Why is my Cheyenne boss pushing my own insurance after a work crash?

A lot of Wyoming on-the-job vehicle injury claims end up in the $20,000 to $75,000+ range, and that is exactly why some employers start playing games. Here is the usual...

Did I wait too long to hire a lawyer after my Riverton roadside crash?

Wyoming's deadlines have not gotten longer, and that is the problem: if you waited through a Riverton crash, back-to-school traffic, missed work, and medical appointments, you...

I told insurance I never saw the biker in Casper, did I ruin my case?

4 years to sue for most Wyoming injury crashes - no, one dumb sentence usually does not ruin your case, but it can absolutely cost you money. In Wyoming, fault is split under...

A "still under review" letter after a dark-light crash is bad news

A forklift operator gets hit at a dead traffic signal in Rock Springs, then the insurer goes silent and tries to run out the clock.

ARTICLE by Colleen Flynn

If Gillette says you were partly at fault, your business can start falling apart fast

A rear-end crash with a city truck in Gillette can turn into a blame fight fast, and Wyoming's government-claim rules make the stakes even worse when your work, visa, and employees all depend on you.

ARTICLE by Janet Pfeiffer

Why are insurers jerking me around after my Rock Springs delivery crash without a lawyer?

Four years. That is Wyoming's usual deadline to file most car-accident injury lawsuits under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105. Most people assume that means they have plenty of time and...

Can I file a claim after hitting an unmarked road hazard in Riverton?

Yes - but if you miss the notice deadline, you can lose the claim completely. In Wyoming, claims against a government agency usually require a formal notice under the Wyoming...

Why is everyone taking money from my Sheridan crash settlement?

Wyoming insurance rates rose again in 2024 and 2025, and more drivers are carrying only the state minimum $25,000 per person / $50,000 per crash bodily injury limits. That is...

Should I keep my lawyer or switch before settling my Laramie I-80 roadwork crash?

The insurance company is hoping you never find out this: you can usually switch lawyers before settlement. What the insurer will tell you, directly or indirectly, is that...

Did posting hospital updates after my Green River crash ruin my Wyoming claim?

Everyone says delete everything, but actually deleting posts can make you look worse if the insurer already grabbed screenshots. Worst case: yes, a few posts can do real...

What happens if my husband waits to treat after a Cheyenne school-zone crash?

If the ER said "follow up in a few days" and your husband does not, the insurance company will use that gap to argue he was not badly hurt, got hurt somewhere else, or made his...