Notable Cases


A Proven Track Record of Success

With over 20 years of practice in Rock Springs, WY, Charles Barnum has helped countless people get the justice they deserve. Whether it’s a personal injury case or the wrongful death of a loved one, Mr. Barnum will provide you with expert legal representation.

Our Most Notable Legal Cases

Bus Rollover – In the early morning hours, dozens of workers traveled by bus to an oilfield construction site near Opal, Wyoming. The bus driver fell asleep and rolled the bus, later testing positive for methamphetamine at the time of the rollover. Our law firm represented several injured passengers, resulting in substantial compensation for their injuries.

Mesothelioma – Our firm presently represents several families regarding the loss of their loved ones due to asbestos exposure. This exposure resulted in deadly cancer, mesothelioma. The exposure occurred while working at the local Trona mines. Claims have been brought against many Fortune 500 companies to obtain compensation for the wrongful death of our clients and their families.

Roof Crush – Barnum Law Office represented an individual who became a quadriplegic when the car he was riding in rolled on Interstate 80. A product liability lawsuit was filed against General Motors for the defective design and construction of the automobile. A confidential settlement was reached.

Auto & Trucking Accidents – Our firm has represented many individuals in auto and trucking accidents. Our cases range from a local law enforcement officer being struck by a drunk driver while she was on the roadside, to a construction flagger who was hit by a pizza delivery driver. More recently, we've been focused on trucking accidents. Trucking accidents on local highways is a much more frequent occurrence. We reached confidential settlements in every case.

Oilfield Injuries – Our law office has also represented many individuals in oilfield accidents, which resulted in personal injury and death. We represented a finger crush case that occurred when a derrick hand had his index finger crushed by the tongs on a drilling rig. We also provided legal services in the wrongful death of a well service hand who was struck in the head and chest by a pipeline pig during the retrieval process. We reached confidential settlements in every case.

Past success does not guarantee or predict a similar result in future matters. Each case is fact specific.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
  • Wyoming Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Sweetwater County Bar Association

You can count on us for quality legal services – call now at (307) 382-7500.

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