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Your North Platte 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 Lincoln County sits in North Platte, at 301 North Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
An injury changes the pace of your days. Medical visits, paperwork and worry about money can crowd out everything else. If you were hurt in North Platte because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Nebraska treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
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.
What To Ask Before You Choose An Attorney In North Platte
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- 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)).
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-21,185.09).
- Limits on damages. 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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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.
The Deadline To Sue
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.
Courts and Hospitals Near North Platte
North Platte lies in Lincoln County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. Lincoln County’s 11th district court is listed in North Platte, at 301 North Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101. Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte appears on the state list of trauma centers as a Level III trauma center.
The three Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals nearest North Platte in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital General Information file, measured in a straight line from the town’s coordinates, are Great Plains Health in North Platte, 0.5 miles, an acute care hospital; Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, 34.4 miles, a critical access hospital; and Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad, 44.6 miles, a critical access hospital. The street address of Great Plains Health is 601 West Leota St., North Platte, NE 69101.
These figures are straight line distances, so the drive from North Platte is longer. Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment.
The file also lists Callaway District Hospital in Callaway at 45.0 miles and Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala at 49.8 miles. Counting Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from North Platte: 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles, 5 within 50 miles.
Other places this site covers near North Platte: Sutherland at 18.8 miles west, Cozad at 44.5 miles southeast, Ogallala at 49.8 miles west. The reference cities are 245 miles east (Omaha) and 214 miles east (Lincoln).
Making Your First Contact In North Platte
Fill in the form at the top of this page. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nebraska. The form is free to use, and sending it does not mean you have hired anyone.
While you wait, write down what happened and when, who saw it, what treatment you have received and how many days of work you missed. Put bills, letters and insurance messages in one folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which nearby places does this site cover besides North Platte?
Closest by straight line are Sutherland (18.8 miles west), Cozad (44.5 miles southeast) and Ogallala (49.8 miles west).
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.
Should I look for someone who works around North Platte?
Many people prefer it. Local knowledge helps with scheduling, courts and medical providers. Ask about recent cases handled in your county.
How many years do I have to sue after an injury in Nebraska?
Most injury claims must be filed within four years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)). Children and some other limited situations can have more time (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213). A claim against a government body has its own notice step (Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-919).
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.
Is there a ceiling on what I can recover for pain and suffering?
The amount is shown by the medical records and the proof of your losses; ask an attorney whether any limit applies to your facts. 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). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
Which hospital is closest to North Platte?
Great Plains Health in North Platte is the closest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital on the federal hospital list, 0.5 miles away in a straight line, an acute care hospital. Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg is 34.4 miles away and Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad is 44.6 miles away. In an emergency call 911 first; not every hospital has an emergency room.
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