To win a personal injury case in Nebraska, victims must prove that the person responsible for injuries or damages owed you a duty and that he/she failed to carry out that duty in a reasonable and appropriate manner. Victims must also prove that the defendant’s failure to carry out that duty resulted in injuries or damages. Nebraska also has a “comparative negligence law,” which means if you were partly at fault, you can’t receive 100 percent compensation. The person who caused your injury will have attorneys working hard to reduce the amount they have to pay, so hiring an expert personal injury attorney to support you is very important.

Nebraska offers victims a four year statute of limitations during which to file claims, but the sooner paperwork is filed, the better. However, if the injury occurred because of professional negligence, such as medical malpractice, claims must be filed within two years of the incident. Wrongful death claims must also be filed within two years. During this time, personal injury victims work closely with personal injury attorneys to gather evidence, file paperwork, and retain medical and damage records.