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The short answer. In Nebraska most injury claims must be filed within four years (Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(3)). The trial court for Lancaster County sits in Lincoln, at 575 S. 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. 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 Waverly because of another person’s actions, this page explains how Nebraska treats injury claims so you can plan your next step.
A quick note on what this page is: general information about Nebraska injury law, written from the statutes, from a matching service that does not practice law. It is meant to help you ask good questions, not to decide your case.
Questions Worth Asking In Waverly
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)).
- 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).
- 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
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When You Were Partly At Fault
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
In an ordinary injury claim in Nebraska, the amount depends on the facts of the claim. Special rules can apply to particular kinds of claims, so ask about yours.
Keep every bill and record, because they carry the claim.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
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). Missing the date usually ends the case, so ask any attorney to name the exact last day for yours.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Waverly
Waverly lies in Lancaster County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. Lancaster County’s 3rd district court is listed in Lincoln, at 575 S. 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. The state list of trauma centers names Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, in Lancaster County, as a Level II trauma center. In Lancaster County, that list shows CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln as a Level III trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Waverly, the nearest Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, 8.6 miles, an acute care hospital, then Lincoln Surgical Hospital in Lincoln, 9.3 miles, an acute care hospital, then Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, 10.1 miles, an acute care hospital. CHI Health St. Elizabeth is at 555 South 70th St., Lincoln, NE 68510.
Road distance from Waverly 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 CHI Health Nebraska Heart in Lincoln at 12.5 miles and Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo at 20.2 miles. Counting Nebraska acute care and critical access hospitals in a straight line from Waverly: 2 within 10 miles, 6 within 25 miles, 25 within 50 miles.
The nearest places in Nebraska that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Lincoln (10.4 miles southwest), Wahoo (21.5 miles north) and Gretna (22.2 miles northeast). From Waverly, Lincoln lies 10 miles southwest and Omaha 35 miles northeast.
Taking The First Step From Waverly
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 court would hear an injury case from Waverly?
The court is chosen by the type and size of the case and where the injury happened. Ask your attorney to confirm it. The court listing described above names the local court locations.
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).
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). Insurers often raise this point first. An attorney can explain how the rule fits your facts.
How much can I recover for pain and suffering in Nebraska?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. The amount depends on the facts of your claim. Ask an attorney whether any rule reaches your claim.
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). A serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. Keep the other driver’s insurance details from the day of the crash.
What is the nearest hospital to Waverly?
On the federal list the nearest Nebraska acute care or critical access hospital is CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln (8.6 miles, straight line), then Lincoln Surgical Hospital in Lincoln (9.3 miles) and Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln (10.1 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Which other places near Waverly does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Lincoln, 10.4 miles southwest; Wahoo, 21.5 miles north; and Gretna, 22.2 miles northeast, all in a straight line from Waverly.
Do I have to give notice before suing a government body?
Special rules may apply. 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.
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