PERSONAL INJURY BLOG

3 Ways to Get Injury Compensation Without Suing

If you have been seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence, you will be facing hospital and doctor’s bills, the cost of medication, and ongoing therapy treatments. You will be hurt, unable to work and in a great deal of pain. So what should you do? Should you...

What Are The First Steps In a Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Claim?

The Nebraska workers’ compensation system was designed to make filing a claim for a work-related injury easy and efficient. This article explains the first steps that must be taken in a Nebraska workers’ compensation claim. Pursuing a Nebraska Workers’ Compensation...

5 Important Questions to Ask a Car Accident Lawyer

Thousands of people are injured in car accidents every day and many lose their lives. Injuries sustained in a car accident can be severe, life-changing and leave you with a mountain of medical bills. So, it is extremely important that you hire the right lawyer to...

Winter Driving Precautions to Avoid Personal Injury

Winter weather can be cold, inconvenient and downright dangerous. It can also present treacherous driving conditions that can be life-threatening, especially for those of us who are required to drive vehicles as a part of our job. Your best defense for dealing with...

How Much Injury Experience Should My Attorney Have?

There are many things to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer. You want an attorney whom you can afford, who believes in the merits of your cases, and above all, who has experience. But what kind of experience matters and how much of it does your personal...

Judge or Jury: What’s Best for Your Personal Injury Trial?

In Nebraska, when you bring a lawsuit against someone, you are entitled to have the trial decided by either a judge or jury. However, many personal injury clients wonder which is better. The answer to this question is somewhat complicated and will largely depend on...

7 Ways to Use Your Smartphone as a Post-Accident Tool

Technology has changed how we respond to events in our lives. This includes how we respond when we have been involved in an auto accident. Today's mobile phones are equipped with cameras that we can use to gather evidence at the scene of the accident. Here are 7 ways...

Top 9 Workers’ Compensation Law Questions

The answers to questions regarding workers' compensation in Nebraska can be complicated and should be answered on a case-by-case basis by an experienced Nebraska workers’ compensation lawyer. That being said, here is a list of brief answers to the Top 9 workers'...

Coverage for Car Accidents with an Uninsured Motorist

Being involved in a car accident with an uninsured motorist can be extremely stressful. After all, who’s going to pay for your medical bills? Who will pay to get your car repaired? What will you do if your insurance provider won’t cover the claim? A large number of...

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for a Job-Related Injury?

The short answer to this question is yes––if you have sustained a job-related injury, you should be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. All states and the federal government have workers' compensation laws that require employers to carry workers'...

After an Accident: Insurance Claim or Lawsuit

Most accident victims don’t comprehend the difference between opening an insurance claim and filing a lawsuit. They assume that once you make an insurance claim, you automatically open a lawsuit as well, but this not necessarily true. You can open an insurance claim...

The Most Common Mistake in Personal Injury

When Jay Elliott was asked, “What’s the one mistake injured people often make in regard to their legal case?” He replied, “Not getting an attorney involved early on in the process.” Why is early representation such a critical thing? His answer may surprise you. “In my...

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