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Your Scottsbluff 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 Scotts Bluff County sits in Gering, at 1725 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341. 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 Scottsbluff because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Nebraska treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
NeedAnAttorney.net is a matching service. It does not give legal advice about your case. What follows is general information about Nebraska injury law, taken from the text of the statutes, so you know which questions to ask. The form at the top of the page connects you with an attorney when you are ready.
Questions To Ask A Scottsbluff Injury Attorney
Whoever you speak to, a few answers tell you a lot:
- 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.
- 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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What Shared Blame Means For You
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.
Time Limits To Know
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). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Scottsbluff Claim
Scotts Bluff County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Scottsbluff. The Nebraska court directory lists the 12th district court for Scotts Bluff County in Gering, at 1725 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341. Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff appears on the state list of trauma centers as a Level II trauma center.
In the federal Hospital General Information file, the closest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital to Scottsbluff is Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, 1.2 miles, an acute care hospital (4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361). After it come Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport, 32.7 miles, a critical access hospital; then Kimball Health Services in Kimball, 43.8 miles, a critical access hospital. All distances are straight line miles from Scottsbluff.
A straight line is shorter than the drive from Scottsbluff. Ask each provider for your complete records and an itemized bill, and note the date of every appointment.
The file also lists Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance at 44.1 miles and Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney at 62.5 miles. Counting Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Scottsbluff: 1 within 10 miles, 1 within 25 miles, 4 within 50 miles.
The nearest places in Nebraska that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Gering (2.8 miles south), Alliance (43.5 miles east) and Sidney (62.1 miles southeast). Omaha is 395 miles east of Scottsbluff and Lincoln is 369 miles east.
What To Do Once You Are Ready To Talk In Scottsbluff
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.
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
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. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
How much liability coverage must a driver in Nebraska carry?
The minimums are $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $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.
How far is the closest hospital from Scottsbluff?
In a straight line the nearest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital is Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, 1.2 miles, an acute care hospital; Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport is 32.7 miles and Kimball Health Services in Kimball is 43.8 miles. Call 911 in an emergency; not every hospital has an emergency room.
What other places near Scottsbluff have their own page here?
Gering is 2.8 miles south of Scottsbluff, Alliance is 43.5 miles east and Sidney is 62.1 miles southeast, by straight line from the Census coordinates.
Is a claim against a public agency handled differently?
It can be. Special claim or notice steps can apply (Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-919). The notice step can come before any lawsuit. Ask an attorney at once if a public body may be responsible.
How long will my injury claim take?
There is no fixed time. Waiting for treatment to finish helps everyone see the total cost. Cases that go to court take longer than ones that settle.
What is the deadline to sue for an injury in Scottsbluff?
Four years for most injury claims (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 it matter that I was partly to 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 blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
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