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Omaha Personal Injury Lawyer

After a motor vehicle accident or other personal injury, you likely have many questions. You may be wondering how you will afford your medical expenses or how you’ll provide for your family while you’re unable to work. You may feel like life will never return to normal.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, slip-and-fall incident, or dog bite accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other expenses. The best way to secure fair compensation for your damages is to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side. The Omaha Advocates are here to help.

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The Advocates' Omaha Office

1001 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE, 68102

The Advocates personal injury law firm is ready to help you recover from your accident. Case evaluations are always 100% free—call us or use the chat feature at the bottom of your screen to connect with a real attorney and get started on the road to recovery today.

What Types of Personal Injury Cases Do The Advocates Handle?

Our practice areas include the following types of cases:

If you’ve suffered serious injuries because of another person’s negligence, contact us today. We will discuss your potential personal injury claim and help you understand your options.

Why Should I Hire an Omaha Personal Injury Lawyer with The Advocates?

Our skilled Nebraska-based attorneys understand that a personal injury is exactly that: personal. Your physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial losses are unique to your individual case and should be treated as such. Depending on your needs, our legal team can help you access the medical care you need, get property damage repaired, and even communicate with your employer regarding your injuries.

We will be by your side every step of the way through the legal process. We will answer your questions, build your case, and fight to get you a fair settlement for your damages. We have years of experience negotiating with insurance companies to make injury victims whole again.

Contact our Omaha law office for a free consultation. You deserve an Advocate.

How Much Will I Have to Pay for an Omaha Advocate?

You will pay nothing out-of-pocket for our legal services. When you hire an Advocate, we begin working on your case right away, no retainer necessary. Once your case settles, our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement amount. We don’t make a dime until we win your case.

With this guarantee, you can rest easy knowing that your Advocate will fight for your best interests from the moment you contact us to the day your case settles. Our goal is always the same as yours: to get you maximum financial compensation for the damages you have suffered.

How Do I Know if I Have a Personal Injury Case in Omaha?

The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with a personal injury attorney. Your attorney will examine the specific circumstances surrounding your accident and determine whether you are entitled to financial compensation.

Nebraska follows a modified comparative negligence standard when assigning fault in an accident. This means that each person involved in an accident will be assigned a percentage of the blame. You may still be able to recover a settlement as long as you are less than 50% at-fault. Your compensation will be reduced according to the percentage of liability you are assigned.

In order to hold the negligent party liable for your injuries, you must be able to prove the following:

Duty of care: You must prove that the at-fault party had an obligation to take reasonable care to avoid harming you. For example, motorists are expected to drive safely and follow traffic laws to prevent causing accidents and injuring others.

Breach of duty: It must be proven that the defendant did not fulfill their duty of care. If a driver causes a car accident because they were texting and driving, this could be considered a breach of duty.

Causation: There must be evidence that the defendant’s actions caused your injuries—pre-existing injuries cannot be included in a personal injury case.

Damages: You must have proof of damages due to your injuries, like medical bills or lost wages.

Fortunately, you do not have to prove these elements on your own. The Advocates will help you gather evidence to prove the other party’s negligence. We will keep track of medical records and evidence from the accident scene to support your case.

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Do All Cases Go to Trial?

Some injury victims are hesitant to file a personal injury lawsuit because they fear a lengthy, exhausting trial process. We have good news, though: most cases are settled before ever seeing a courtroom. The Advocates’ skilled negotiators are often able to secure a satisfactory settlement offer without going to litigation.

If the at-fault party’s insurance company refuses to make a fair offer or if the statute of limitations is about to expire, your attorney may determine that your best course of action is to go to trial. If this happens, it may extend the life of your case. However, our experienced trial lawyers will take on the stress of the litigation process for you so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery.

Starting on your case as soon as possible may give you a greater chance of avoiding the courtroom. By contacting an Advocate immediately after your accident, you can begin your case while evidence and witness accounts are still fresh. You will also allow for more time for negotiations, potentially increasing the chances of reaching a settlement before time is up.

What Types of Damages Can I Sue for in an Omaha Claim?

Every personal injury case is different and must be judged on its own merits. The damages for which you may seek compensation will depend on the severity of your injuries, the circumstances surrounding your accident, and the amount of treatment you require.

As a general guideline, some common damages sought in personal injury cases include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
  • Property damage
  • Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering
  • Funeral and burial expenses for victims of wrongful death

A personal injury attorney will be able to more accurately evaluate your case and determine how much it may be worth. The Advocates will consider all of your losses when building your case and we will fight to get you compensation for the damages you have incurred.

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How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?

Every case is subject to a statute of limitations, or time limit, for filing a claim. The amount of time you have depends on the type of case and the state where the accident occurred. After the statute of limitations expires, you lose your right to a claim.

In the state of Nebraska, the statute of limitations for car accidents and premises liability claims is generally four years. Other types of personal injury cases have varying statutes of limitations.

The best way to determine how long you have to file is to speak with a personal injury attorney. The Advocates will evaluate your case for free, offer sound legal advice, and help you understand all of your options.

Contact

Whether you were injured in Omaha, Lincoln, or elsewhere in the state of Nebraska, The Advocates are ready to help. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial struggles you are facing in the wake of your accident and are committed to helping you recover.

Get a free initial consultation with an Omaha attorney today by giving us a call, using the chat feature at the bottom of your screen, or filling out this form. Our Nebraska personal injury lawyers will be in touch to get started on your case.

Locations

1001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE, 68102

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