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Your St. Paul 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 Howard County sits in St. Paul, at 612 Indian Street, St. Paul, NE 68873. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Recovering from an injury is hard enough without legal confusion on top of it. If someone else’s carelessness hurt you in St. Paul, you are allowed to take your time understanding your options before you sign or say anything.
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.
Before You Hire: Questions For A St. Paul Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- 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.
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-21,185.09).
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
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
Injured in St. Paul? Get matched with an attorney now.
Your Own Share Of The Blame
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
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). The type of claim decides the date, so do not wait.
Courts and Hospitals Near St. Paul
St. Paul lies in Howard County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. For Howard County, the Nebraska court directory shows the 8th district court in St. Paul, at 612 Indian Street, St. Paul, NE 68873. Howard County Community Hospital in St. Paul appears on the state list of trauma centers as a Level IV trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from St. Paul, the nearest Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, 0.2 miles, a critical access hospital, then CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, 20.5 miles, an acute care hospital, then Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, 23.0 miles, an acute care hospital. Howard County Medical Center is at 1113 Sherman St., St. Paul, NE 68873.
Road distance from St. Paul 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.
The file also lists Merrick Medical Center in Central City at 24.8 miles and Memorial Hospital in Aurora at 33.3 miles. Counting Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from St. Paul: 1 within 10 miles, 4 within 25 miles, 12 within 50 miles.
Other places this site covers near St. Paul: Grand Island at 20.8 miles south, Central City at 24.8 miles east, Ravenna at 26.8 miles southwest. The reference cities are 125 miles east (Omaha) and 97 miles east (Lincoln).
How To Begin Your St. Paul Claim
Use the form at the top of the page to tell us what happened. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Nebraska. There is no charge to submit it, and submitting it does not hire 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
What is the nearest hospital to St. Paul?
On the federal list the nearest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital is Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul (0.2 miles, straight line), then CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island (20.5 miles) and Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island (23.0 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which nearby places does this site cover besides St. Paul?
Closest by straight line are Grand Island (20.8 miles south), Central City (24.8 miles east) and Ravenna (26.8 miles southwest).
Can I sue a government body for an injury in Nebraska?
Often with 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.
What do I do first after a crash?
Start with your health and get checked out. Report what happened to the police or the property owner as appropriate. Photograph the scene and your injuries, and write down what happened while you remember it.
When does the time to file an injury claim run out in Nebraska?
Within four years for 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). Do not wait to ask.
What happens to my claim if I share some of the fault?
Nebraska answers this directly. 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.
Is there a limit on damages for an injury in Nebraska?
It depends on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects, and an attorney can tell you whether any rule limits the amount. How fault is assigned can also change the amount. Lasting effects and missed work are part of what is proved.
How much insurance does the other driver have to have?
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 (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.
If You Were Hurt Somewhere Else In Nebraska
People are hurt in every part of Nebraska. These pages cover other communities.
