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Your Imperial Personal Injury Attorney
The short answer. In Nebraska most injury claims must be filed within four years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)). The trial court for Chase County sits in Imperial, at 921 Broadway, Imperial, NE 69033. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Nobody plans for the call that follows an accident. Whether you were hurt in a crash, a fall or something else in Imperial, the weeks afterward bring decisions that feel bigger than they should. Here is what Nebraska law says, in plain terms, so you can ask better questions.
We match people with attorneys; we do not advise on cases. Treat what follows as a plain language guide to Nebraska law drawn from the statutes. When you want to talk to an attorney, the form at the top of this page is the way to start.
Before You Hire: Questions For An Imperial Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-21,185.09).
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is four years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Nebraska.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
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Sharing Blame And Your Claim
In Nebraska the line is fifty percent: at or above it the claim is barred. The source is Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-21,185.09.
You can recover only if your share of the fault is below 50 percent, and your award is reduced by your share; at 50 percent or more the claim is barred (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-21,185.09). Insurers often press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Nebraska allows four years to file most injury claims (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213).
A claim against a government body usually has its own claim or notice steps that must be followed before you sue, so ask early (Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-919). If someone died, a separate set of rules can apply (Neb. Rev. Stat. 30-809 and 30-810). Write down the date of the injury now so the count is never in doubt.
What Auto Policies Must Cover
Nebraska requires at least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $25,000 for property damage (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-310).
Those figures are floors, and a serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. They are minimums, not a measure of what your claim is worth.
Courts and Hospitals Near Imperial
Imperial lies in Chase County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. Chase County’s 11th district court is listed in Imperial, at 921 Broadway, Imperial, NE 69033. The state list of trauma centers shows Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial as a Level IV trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Imperial, the nearest Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial, 0.8 miles, a critical access hospital, then Perkins County Health Services in Grant, 23.5 miles, a critical access hospital, then Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, 32.4 miles, a critical access hospital. Chase County Community Hospital is at 600 W 12th St., Imperial, NE 69033.
Road distance from Imperial is longer than a straight line. Wherever you were treated, ask for the full records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every visit.
The file also lists Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala at 44.2 miles and Community Hospital in McCook at 58.2 miles. Counting Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Imperial: 1 within 10 miles, 2 within 25 miles, 4 within 50 miles.
The nearest places in Nebraska that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Ogallala (42.7 miles north), Sutherland (52.1 miles northeast) and McCook (57.6 miles east). Omaha is 296 miles east of Imperial and Lincoln is 261 miles east.
Your First Step After Getting Hurt In Imperial
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nebraska. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
Before the first call, collect the basics: the date, the place, names of witnesses, your medical visits and your missed work. A single folder for bills, letters and photographs saves time later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a city, county or other government body caused my injury?
Possibly. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-919). The notice steps can differ from those for other claims. Write down the date and place of the injury.
How long does an injury settlement take?
It varies with the injury and the insurer. Waiting for treatment to finish helps everyone see the total cost. Cases that go to court take longer than ones that settle.
Is there a deadline for suing after an accident in Nebraska?
Generally four years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)). A child may have more time, and a few other limited situations extend the period too (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213). A wrongful death claim follows its own rules (Neb. Rev. Stat. 30-809 and 30-810).
Does Nebraska bar me from recovering if I share the blame?
The rule: you can recover only if your share of the fault is below 50 percent, and your award is reduced by your share; at 50 percent or more the claim is barred (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-21,185.09). How the facts are described matters from the start. Details from the day of the accident can matter.
Will a limit on damages reduce my claim?
Ask an attorney whether any rule limits the amount for your kind of claim; the facts and the records drive the number. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
What are the minimum auto insurance limits in Nebraska?
$25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-310). Several policies can apply to one crash. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that may apply.
What is the nearest hospital to Imperial?
On the federal list the nearest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital is Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial (0.8 miles, straight line), then Perkins County Health Services in Grant (23.5 miles) and Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman (32.4 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Imperial does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Ogallala, 42.7 miles north; Sutherland, 52.1 miles northeast; and McCook, 57.6 miles east, all in a straight line from Imperial.
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