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Your Broken Bow 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 Custer County sits in Broken Bow, at 604 Heritage Drive, Broken Bow, NE 68822. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
After an injury, ordinary life gets heavy. There are appointments to keep, bills arriving, and a claim that nobody explained to you. If another person’s carelessness hurt you in Broken Bow, it is reasonable to want a clear picture before you decide anything.
Nothing on this page is legal advice, and NeedAnAttorney.net is not a law firm. It is a service that connects injured people with attorneys. The rules described here are quoted or summarized from Nebraska’s own statutes so that you can check them yourself.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Broken Bow Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (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.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
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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How Fault Is Divided
Fault is divided by percentage in Nebraska, and the dividing line sits at fifty percent. 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.
Is There A Ceiling On The Award
The value of an injury claim in Nebraska depends on what the evidence shows. What you can recover turns on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects.
The facts of your claim drive the amount.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
A lawsuit for most injuries in Nebraska must be started within four years (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). Records fade and witnesses move, so an early start helps even well inside the limit.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Broken Bow
Custer County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Broken Bow. For Custer County, the Nebraska court directory shows the 8th district court in Broken Bow, at 604 Heritage Drive, Broken Bow, NE 68822. The state list of trauma centers shows Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow as a Level IV trauma center.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital to Broken Bow is Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 0.5 miles, a critical access hospital (145 Memorial Drive, Broken Bow, NE 68822). After it come Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, 16.8 miles, a critical access hospital; then Valley County Health System in Ord, 38.6 miles, a critical access hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Broken Bow.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Broken Bow. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
Fourth and fifth on the list are Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad, 41.5 miles, and Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, 41.9 miles. Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Broken Bow the file shows 1, 2 and 6 Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line.
Closest to Broken Bow among the places this site covers are Ansley, 15.7 miles southeast; Ord, 39.8 miles east; and Cozad, 41.7 miles southwest. From Broken Bow, Lincoln lies 160 miles east and Omaha 186 miles east.
Starting Your Claim Review In Broken Bow
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
Are there limits on an injury award in Nebraska?
It depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. The facts of your claim drive the amount.
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.
How far is the closest hospital from Broken Bow?
In a straight line the nearest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital is Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 0.5 miles, a critical access hospital; Callaway District Hospital in Callaway is 16.8 miles and Valley County Health System in Ord is 38.6 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Broken Bow does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Ansley, 15.7 miles southeast; Ord, 39.8 miles east; and Cozad, 41.7 miles southwest, all in a straight line from Broken Bow.
Are there special steps for claims against the government?
There are special steps. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-919). Different entities can have different steps. Keep every letter you receive from a public agency.
When will I know what my claim is worth?
It depends on how long you need treatment. Claims often wait until your condition is clear and the total losses are known. A lawsuit adds time.
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).
If I was partly responsible, can I still recover something?
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). Photographs and witness names help show where the fault lies. Do not guess about fault when you talk to an insurer.
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