Nebraska's personal injury laws aim to protect individuals harmed by the negligence or intentional actions of others. If you've been injured, understanding the types of personal injury cases can help you navigate the legal process and determine if you're entitled to...
Personal Injury
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit? Nebraska’s Statute of Limitations
In Nebraska, you generally have four years to file a personal injury claim and resolve the lawsuit, depending on the specific circumstances of your case. However, several factors, such as the type of injury and who is at fault, can affect this deadline. Read more...
How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Nebraska?
It can be difficult to assign a dollar amount or value of your pain and suffering after a car accident or personal injury. But these two methods can help you determine how much pain and suffering you should ask for when negotiating your personal injury settlement in...
7 Tips for Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Navigating the legal system after filing a personal injury claim can be complex. Selecting the wrong lawyer can waste your time, charge you unnecessary fees, and even jeopardize the success of your personal injury case—so it's essential to get a personal injury...
Composing an Effective Personal Injury Demand Letter: Can You Do It Alone?
Crafting a complete and constructive demand letter is arguably the most crucial step in obtaining full compensation for your personal injury claim. Your demand letter itemizes your recoverable, injury-related damages and provides evidence to support your claim for an...
A Complete Guide to Comparative Negligence in Nebraska
A common misconception is that plaintiffs cannot pursue compensation in a personal injury case if they share any fault for their accident. While this may be true in some U.S. states, it isn’t in Nebraska. Because Nebraska relies on the theory of comparative...
How Do You Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case?
If you have suffered a slip and fall accident in Nebraska, proving negligence will be the most essential step in pursuing your personal injury claim. Unfortunately, you're not entitled to compensation solely because of a slip and fall on another person or company’s...
Step-by-Step Guide to Your Personal Injury Claim
After suffering a serious injury due to another party’s negligence, the last thing you want to do is navigate the legal maze. The good news is that the Dyer Law team is here for you—not just to represent you and work to obtain your rightful compensation, but to serve...
Personal Injury Claims: Which Damages are Recoverable?
A question we often hear is, “How much is my personal injury claim worth?” The answer is typically complex and dependent upon several factors specific to a claim. However, understanding compensatory damages and which damages you can recover in Nebraska is the...