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Your Falls City 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 Richardson County sits in Falls City, at 1700 Stone Street, Room 301, Falls City, NE 68355. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Getting hurt rarely comes at a convenient time. You may be in pain, missing work and answering calls from an insurance company while trying to learn what you are owed. If your injury in Falls City was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
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.
Questions To Ask A Falls City Injury Attorney
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- The deadline. Ask the attorney to name the exact last day to file for your claim. The general limit for injury claims in Nebraska is four years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Nebraska.
- 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 people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
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
Shared blame matters in Nebraska, because a share of fifty percent or more ends the claim. Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-21,185.09 sets 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). Photographs, witness names and medical records help show where the fault lies.
The Deadline To Sue
The general time limit for an injury claim in Nebraska is 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, so ask which date applies (Neb. Rev. Stat. 30-809 and 30-810). If a government body may be responsible, the steps can differ (Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-919). The type of claim decides the date, so do not wait.
What Auto Policies Must Cover
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-310, an auto liability policy in Nebraska must provide 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.
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.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Falls City
The Census Bureau places Falls City in Richardson County. The Nebraska court directory lists the 1st district court for Richardson County in Falls City, at 1700 Stone Street, Room 301, Falls City, NE 68355. In Falls City, the state list of trauma centers names Community Medical Center as a Level IV trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Falls City, the nearest Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Community Medical Center in Falls City, 1.2 miles, a critical access hospital, then Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn, 26.4 miles, a critical access hospital, then Pawnee County Memorial Hospital in Pawnee City, 29.3 miles, a critical access hospital. Community Medical Center is at 3307 Bill Schock Boulevard, Falls City, NE 68355.
Road distance from Falls City 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.
Fourth and fifth on the list are Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh, 38.4 miles, and CHI Health St. Mary’s in Nebraska City, 43.3 miles. Within 10, 25 and 50 miles of Falls City the file shows 1, 1 and 5 Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals, by straight line.
The nearest places in Nebraska that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Nebraska City (44.6 miles north), Beatrice (62.3 miles west) and Plattsmouth (67.0 miles north). Omaha is 86 miles north of Falls City and Lincoln is 77 miles northwest.
Where To Begin After An Injury In Falls City
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.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where would a lawsuit about my injury be heard?
The answer turns on the people involved and the amount in dispute. Your attorney can confirm the right court for your claim. The courts named in the section above are the ones listed by the state judiciary for this area.
When must an injury lawsuit be filed in Nebraska?
Within four years for most injury claims (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)). The period can be longer for a child, and a few other situations extend it too (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213). An early start protects the evidence.
Can I still recover if the accident was partly my fault?
Under Nebraska law, 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.
Does Nebraska put a ceiling on pain and suffering?
It depends on the facts of your claim, so ask an attorney whether any rule limits it in your case. The amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
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 Falls City?
On the federal list the nearest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital is Community Medical Center in Falls City (1.2 miles, straight line), then Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn (26.4 miles) and Pawnee County Memorial Hospital in Pawnee City (29.3 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides Falls City?
Closest by straight line are Nebraska City (44.6 miles north), Beatrice (62.3 miles west) and Plattsmouth (67.0 miles north).
What if the injury happened on public property?
There are special steps. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-919). The rules for public bodies differ from the rules for private parties. Do not wait to ask.
Help Elsewhere in Nebraska
People are hurt in every part of Nebraska. These pages cover other communities.
