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Personal Injury
Getting the compensation you deserve by protecting your rights.
We are a personal injury law firm located right in your neighborhood of Benson and are close to and easily accessible to other neighborhoods in North Omaha, Keystone and other Northwest Omaha neighborhoods. We have free parking in front of our door and are easily accessible to those with mobility problems.
We have successfully negotiated out-of-court settlements on behalf of many clients and have obtained verdicts in their favor in cases that required going to court to achieve satisfaction for those clients. They include cases involving car accidents, falls at commercial establishments and apartments, and disputes with insurance companies about what our client's policy covers.
Auto Accidents, Rear End Collisions, Intersection Collisions, Hit and Run Accidents, Slip and Fall from Dangerous Conditions, and Insurance Policy Disputes
You can be injured due to the fault of another person in many types of incidents that entitle you to be compensated for the damages you sustain, even if it is the driver of the vehicle in which you are a passenger. This includes car or truck accidents, hit and run cases, intersection collisions or when someone runs a red light or stop sign, and rear end collisions. It could also be due to a fall on someone's property caused by dangerous conditions. The initial determination and documentation of how you were injured is extremely important, and insurance companies employ adjusters who will try to get a recorded statement from all parties as soon as possible after a collision that could try to attempt to get you to admit your own fault is the reason for the wreck. You may still be suffering the traumatic effects of your injuries when they record their interview of you. So having someone on your side as early as possible is very important. Our initial consultation is always free, so if you have questions about how to proceed after you have been injured, call the office at (402) 341-2020 and we will be glad to answer your questions. You can ask to speak with James Regan or his paralegal with over 30 years of experience, Lee Ann Cooney.
Documenting the damage to your vehicle and the nature and extent of your injuries is vitally important. This type of documentation is what the responsible person's insurance company will require before offering a fair settlement of your claim. We can advise you on how to accomplish this in a way that will be most effective with that insurance company. And if your injury prevents you from working or if you are not able to pay for medical care we can work with your creditors or medical providers to minimize the impact on you and your family.
All auto accident and injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, which means we do not collect a fee unless we recover money for you. And necessary expenses for such things as obtaining medical records and reports, as well as possible litigation costs such a filing fees or deposition costs, are typically paid by us and reimbursed only at the end of your case.
The statute of limitations in Nebraska for a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident or other injury due to negligence is 4 years from the date of the accident. In other states, including Iowa, it is shorter. Our advice is always that you have a firm understanding of ALL the effects on you before you even consider proposing settlement of your claim. Insurance adjusters often try to hurry this process and encourage settlement before you know the long-term effects. If you knowingly and voluntarily enter into a settlement you cannot re-open the matter, which is why you must account for any future impact on you at the time. As your attorney, we can help assure that this is done before any settlement is agreed to.
Other Injuries
Other injuries for which you may be entitled to compensation include ones caused by a fall at a store. If this happens, you should immediately contact our office to assure that any video or other physical evidence that could support your claim is preserved.
Medical Treatment and Bills
Any injury is going to result in medical treatment and bills for the treatment. You may or may not have health insurance that can be used to pay for needed care, but regardless of your ability to pay for it at the time, the need for the care that will treat your injuries and help you heal will not change. Our office has the experience to help assure you get the treatment you need, no matter what your own insurance is, and can make sure that you are protected from efforts to try to make you repay insurance companies, hospitals or medical providers any more than the law requires. That often is less than they demand. In a time when many drivers carry minimal liability coverage that is less than your actual damages, our knowledge and experience can have a significant impact on the amount of any settlement that you and receive in such circumstances.
Workers Compensation
You are entitled to be compensated for injury you sustain while on the job, regardless of fault. But the type of compensation you are entitled to is very specifically defined by the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, and is much more limited than what you would be entitled to if injured due to the negligence of another outside the workplace. And the rules governing your obligations in order to be eligible for such compensation benefits are unique to the workers compensation system.
This starts with the most basic aspects of your case, such as whether you can choose which doctor you can see for your treatment or whether your employer's insurance company can make that decision for you. And it continues throughout every aspect of your case. So having an experienced workers compensation attorney on your side advising you at the earliest possible opportunity can make a huge difference in how your case is handled.
The statute of limitations for a work injury in Nebraska is 2 years from the date you realize you have been injured due to an accident during the course of your employment, or 2 years from the last payment of benefits to you for such an injury, whichever is later. You should never enter into a settlement of your claim until you have a good understanding of how your injury will affect your future ability to work and whether there is any permanent injury to you as a result of the accident and injury.
