Medical Malpractice

Your medical records tell a story about your injuries, but insurance companies read them differently than you might expect. Every doctor’s note, diagnostic test, and treatment plan becomes evidence that either strengthens or weakens your personal injury claim. Missing appointments, delayed treatment, or gaps in your medical history can give insurers the ammunition they need to reduce or deny your compensation. When you work with the lawyers at Knowles Law Firm, you gain advocates who examine your medical documentation with the same scrutiny as insurance adjusters. With 55 years of experience handling personal injury…

When complex medical testimony could determine the outcome of your personal injury claim, the quality of your medical expert witness matters. Selecting the right medical professional to explain injuries, treatment protocols, and long-term consequences requires thorough vetting and strategic decision-making. The credentials, communication skills, and credibility of these witnesses directly influence how judges and juries evaluate your case. At Knowles Law Firm, we maintain relationships with board-certified physicians and medical professionals who bring both clinical excellence and courtroom effectiveness to personal injury cases. With 55 years of experience handling complex claims, our team understands…

Medical liens represent legal claims that healthcare providers can place on your personal injury settlement to recover costs for treating injuries from your accident. In Nebraska injury claims, these liens can significantly impact the final amount you obtain from a settlement or court award, making it crucial to understand how they work and what options you have for addressing them. When you’re injured in an accident, personal injury cases often involve multiple parties seeking compensation from your settlement. Understanding medical liens helps you prepare for the settlement process and ensures you receive fair compensation…

In a personal injury claim, the financial compensation available to a plaintiff is known as damages. Damages are meant to make a plaintiff whole again, or to restore an accident victim to the financial position that he or she would have been in had the accident not occurred. In Nebraska, however, there is a damage cap that can limit the amount of compensation available to a plaintiff. Find out how this cap could impact your personal injury case. What Is a Damage Cap? Why Do States Have Damage Caps? In personal injury cases, the…