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Your Holdrege 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 Phelps County sits in Holdrege, at 715 5th Avenue, Holdrege, NE 68949. 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 Holdrege, 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.
What To Ask Before You Choose An Attorney In Holdrege
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- 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)).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Nebraska.
- 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 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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How Fault Is Divided
Your share of the blame decides whether you can recover at all in Nebraska. 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.
What An Award Can Include
The value of an injury claim in Nebraska depends on what the evidence shows. How fault is assigned can also change the amount.
Keep every bill and record, because they carry the claim.
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.
Courts and Hospitals Near Holdrege
The Census Bureau places Holdrege in Phelps County. The Nebraska court directory lists the 10th district court for Phelps County in Holdrege, at 715 5th Avenue, Holdrege, NE 68949. In Holdrege, the state list of trauma centers names Phelps Memorial Health Center as a Level IV trauma center.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital to Holdrege is Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, 0.6 miles, a critical access hospital (1215 Tibbals St., Holdrege, NE 68949). After it come Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, 21.8 miles, an acute care hospital; then Harlan County Health System in Alma, 23.1 miles, a critical access hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Holdrege.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Holdrege. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
The file also lists Kearney County Health Services Hospital in Minden at 23.1 miles and CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney at 24.1 miles. Counting Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Holdrege: 1 within 10 miles, 5 within 25 miles, 9 within 50 miles.
Closest to Holdrege among the places this site covers are Minden, 21.9 miles east; Kearney, 23.8 miles northeast; and Cozad, 43.2 miles northwest. The reference cities are 183 miles east (Omaha) and 144 miles east (Lincoln).
What Happens When You Send The Form From Holdrege
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nebraska. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
Until someone calls, make a simple record: what happened, the date and time, names of anyone who saw it, the treatment you have had, and the days you missed from work. Keep every bill and letter in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which other places near Holdrege does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Minden, 21.9 miles east; Kearney, 23.8 miles northeast; and Cozad, 43.2 miles northwest, all in a straight line from Holdrege.
Is a claim against a government entity different in Nebraska?
It can be. 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.
What should I ask when choosing an attorney for Holdrege?
Ask each attorney you consider whether they handle cases where you live, how you would meet and how the fee works. Compare more than one before you decide.
How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Nebraska?
For most injury claims, four years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)). A child can have extra time, and so can a few other limited situations (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213). Write down the date of the injury now.
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). Ask how the rule would be argued in your case. Raise it early with any attorney you speak with.
Does Nebraska limit how much I can recover?
Ask an attorney whether any rule limits the amount for your kind of claim; the facts and the records drive the number. How fault is assigned can also change the amount. Lasting effects and missed work are part of what is proved.
What is the least insurance a Nebraska driver can carry?
An auto liability policy must provide at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, plus $25,000 for property damage (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-310). Those figures are floors, not a measure of what a claim is worth. Ask an attorney to check every policy that may apply.
How far is the closest hospital from Holdrege?
In a straight line the nearest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital is Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, 0.6 miles, a critical access hospital; Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney is 21.8 miles and Harlan County Health System in Alma is 23.1 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
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