Car accidents

An accident can change your daily life in ways that are hard to put into words, yet those changes often matter just as much to your recovery as your medical bills. Pain that keeps you from sleeping, anxiety that follows you into every car ride, or the simple frustration of not being able to lift your own child are all real losses, but insurance adjusters will not take your word for them alone. Building a record that shows the full weight of what you are going through takes intention, and starting that record early…

A car that still runs and no trip to the emergency room can make a collision feel completely resolved at the scene. However, many people who walk away from what seems like a minor accident later find themselves managing persistent pain, unexpected medical bills, and frustrating insurance disputes, all without the legal footing to pursue the compensation they are actually owed. At Knowles Law Firm, we work with car accident victims across Nebraska who have learned the hard way that small crashes can produce serious consequences. As a family firm with nearly 60 years…

You wake up the morning after a car accident, and your neck feels tighter than it did the night before. Your phone is already full of missed calls from insurance adjusters, and buried in the stack of paperwork is a question no one warned you about: should you use your own health insurance to pay for your treatment, or wait for the other driver’s auto insurance to cover it? At Knowles Law Firm, we help injured Nebraskans sort through exactly this kind of decision every day. The short answer is clear: Yes, if at…

When the at-fault driver’s insurance card turns out to be fake or expired, your claim does not end there. It typically shifts away from their coverage and moves to your own uninsured motorist protection instead. That shift can feel unsettling if you are not expecting it. You pull over after a fender bender, exchange information with the other driver, and feel a flicker of relief when they hand over a card, only for a claims adjuster to call weeks later with news that the card was fake, or that the policy behind it expired…

Hit by a drowsy driver who fell asleep at the wheel in Nebraska? Knowles Law Firm explains how negligence, liability, evidence, and Nebraska’s statute of limitations apply to your claim.

A prior DUI conviction can affect liability and damages in a Nebraska accident case. Knowles Law Firm explains how courts use prior impairment history and what it means for your injury claim.

Damaged by a hit-and-run in a Nebraska parking lot or garage? Knowles Law Firm explains what steps to take, how to document evidence, and how to pursue compensation when the driver fled.

The hospital bill is usually the first number people see after a car accident, but it is rarely the last. Lost paychecks, damaged property, ongoing rehabilitation, psychological trauma, and strain on your family’s daily life can add up quickly. Most people never anticipate this financial burden when leaving the scene. The true cost of a car accident goes far beyond one invoice. At Knowles Law Firm, we have spent more than 55 years helping Nebraska families understand the full picture of what they are owed after a serious accident. As a multi-generational, family-owned firm,…

The seconds after a car accident can feel like a blur, and what you do in those moments may have a bigger impact on your claim than you realize. Knowing the most common mistakes Nebraskans make when exchanging information at the scene, and what to do instead, can protect you when it matters most. Attorney Ben Knowles of Knowles Law Firm has spent years helping Nebraskans recover after car accidents. With over 55 years of combined experience and a record of obtaining multi-million dollar settlements, the firm knows firsthand how overlooked details at the…

Rear-end collisions account for nearly one-third of all motor vehicle accidents in the United States, creating liability questions that become increasingly difficult to answer when multiple vehicles are involved. When three or more cars collide in a chain-reaction accident, determining which driver bears responsibility requires careful examination of each individual impact and the circumstances surrounding the crash. At Knowles Law Firm, we have spent 55 years helping Nebraska accident victims navigate the legal process following multi-car collisions. The attorneys at Knowles Law Firm understand how rear-end collisions create unique challenges in establishing fault, particularly…