Nebraska Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Claims

If you have suffered injuries in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may file a personal injury claim and pursue compensation for your losses. At Knowles Law Firm, we have obtained multi-million dollar settlements for our personal injury clients, so you can feel confident and comfortable working with us on your case. We have successfully worked on several types of personal injury claims, including the following:

Dog Bites

In Nebraska, dog owners are strictly liable for any injuries or damages their dog causes unless the victim was unlawfully on the owner’s property at the time of the bite or the dog was performing military or police duties. This strict liability law also applies to other dog actions, such as tearing up property or jumping on someone. 

With this statute, you do not have to prove the owner was negligent to receive compensation. Instead, our dog bite lawyers can help demonstrate your injuries resulted from the dog’s bite and that you were not trespassing to achieve a successful outcome.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

If you hit your head in a car accident, fall, or other incident, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, which disrupts the brain’s normal function. These injuries can have a long-term impact on your life, and our traumatic brain injury lawyers are here to help you secure full compensation for your losses. However, to do so, we conduct a thorough investigation and build a strong claim with the following evidence to prove the severity of your injuries:

• Medical images, including CT scans and MRIs
• Diagnostic testing results
• Witness testimony
• Expert testimony
• Brain mapping or diagrams
• Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring results

With this information from your medical records, we can hold the liable party liable for your current and future losses.

Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is a heartbreaking experience no family deserves to go through. While pursuing legal action and compensation cannot bring them back, you and your family can seek justice and hold the liable party accountable. However, it is essential to note that the personal representative, also called the executor, of the deceased person’s estate must be the one to file a wrongful death claim, unlike other states that allow family members to file.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims

After suffering catastrophic injuries due to another party’s negligence, you deserve to focus on your recovery instead of worrying about the legal process. Our dedicated personal injury lawyers at Knowles Law Firm do just that. We use our knowledge to answer your questions, which may include the following:

Should You Hire a Lawyer to Help With Your Personal Injury Claim?

Having a lawyer’s help with your personal injury claim can be highly beneficial. With our 55 years of experience, proven track record of success, and personalized approach, you can significantly increase your chance of securing fair compensation without negotiating with adjusters on your own.

What Must Be Proven in a Personal Injury Claim?

When filing a personal injury claim, you must include evidence that proves the liable party owed you a duty of care, breached this duty, directly caused the accident and your injuries, and your injuries resulted in damages.

How Long Does the Personal Injury Claim Process Take?

The amount of time it will take to resolve your personal injury claim depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, each party’s willingness to settle on an outcome, and court schedules. Therefore, some claims may be resolved in months, while others may take a few years. 

How Expensive Is It to Retain a Personal Injury Lawyer? How Much Does a Personal Injury Claim Cost?

Lawyers have the reputation of being expensive to work with, but that is not always the case. When you work with one of the Omaha personal injury lawyers at Knowles Law Firm, you pay nothing until you win. We provide a free initial consultation with no obligations and work on contingency so you don’t face additional financial stress during an already difficult time.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help With Your Claim?

A personal injury attorney, such as one from Knowles Law Firm, can help you manage your claim in several ways. We have over 55 years of experience and exclusively handle personal injury claims. We can assist you throughout the legal process with the following:

• Understand the legal process and state laws
• Obtain maximum compensation, including fair compensation for non-financial losses
• Determine who is the negligent party
• Refer you to a doctor we trust for medical treatment
• Proving negligence by presenting evidence and arguing your case on your behalf
• Working on client testimonials
• File a personal injury claim for you through the correct avenues
• Communicate with insurance companies
• Collect evidence to prove liability
• Quicker delivery of documents from law enforcement and doctors

We can also assist you in additional ways, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you need further information or support. Knowles Law Firm is here to help you.

Premises Liability Claims

Premises liability refers to property owners’ responsibility to maintain their premises and ensure it is safe for visitors. If you are injured on someone else’s property because they failed to fix a problem they knew about or warned you of potential dangers, you may file a claim and hold them liable with the help of the premises liability attorneys at Knowles Law Firm.

Slip-And-Falls

Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the many types of premises liability claims we have handled. Falls are among the leading causes of injuries, with over 8.5 million people being treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries in 2022.

If you have suffered injuries in a slip-and-fall accident due to another party’s negligence, your claim must prove the following points:

• Duty of Care: The property owner owed you a duty to care for your safety and could have foreseen their actions causing harm.
• Negligence: The liable party breached this duty of care by acting negligently.
• Causation: This negligence directly caused the slip-and-fall and your resulting injuries.
• Damages: Your injuries resulted in damages. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Premises Liability Claims

Premises liability claims can be complicated, especially if they occur at your workplace or involve a major company. Our seasoned lawyers are here to answer your questions and take on your claim, no matter how complex.

How Is the Value of Your Premises Liability Claim Determined?

Injuries from a slip-and-fall or other accident on someone else’s property can impact several aspects of your life, all of which deserve recognition and reimbursement. When calculating your claim’s value, we consider various factors, including the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost wages from missed work, your quality of life, and the level of negligence by the liable party.

Can You File a Premises Liability Claim in Nebraska If You Were Partially Responsible?

If you are partially responsible for an accident on someone else’s property, you may still file a claim and recover damages with Nebraska’s modified comparative negligence rule. With this system, each party involved receives a percentage of fault, which gets deducted from their respective damages. For example, if you are 15% responsible for your injuries, and your claim is worth $300,000, you will receive $255,000. However, anyone over 50% at fault cannot collect any compensation.

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Premises Liability Claim?

While having a personal injury lawyer is not required to file a premises liability claim in Nebraska, it is highly recommended. Partnering with a trusted attorney allows you to focus on your recovery while an experienced professional handles every aspect of your claim with diligence and care. This gives you the best chance of securing maximum compensation while having a stress-free legal experience.

Product Liability Claims

If you are injured by a defective product, such as a car part, medication, or tool, through no fault of your own, you may file a product liability claim. While every case is unique, most typically fall under one of the following three categories:

• Negligence: This type of case generally involves injuries that result from a design or manufacturing defect in a product. When proving liability in this type of claim, we demonstrate the liable party had a duty of care to make a safe product, failed to do so, and directly caused your injuries and damages.
• Strict Liability: If you bought a defective product in the distribution chain and it caused you harm, your claim may fall under strict liability. With these claims, we prove the defect exists and caused your injuries.
• Breach of Warranty: When you purchase a product, the express warranty represents the item’s safety produced by the manufacturer, and the implied warranty implies the product is safe if used for its intended purpose. If you were injured by a product when using it as intended, you may file this type of claim.

Several parties are involved in designing, manufacturing, and testing products to ensure their safety. If a product has a defect in design, manufacturing, or instructions, our experienced product liability lawyers can help you hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligence. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability Claims

Product liability claims can be complex, as they often involve major companies, their insurance companies, and legal teams. Fortunately, our personal injury attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and resources to take on your claim and answer your questions.

Who May Be Liable for a Defective Product?

With several parties involved in ensuring a product’s safety, the designer, manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler may be liable for your defective product-related injuries, depending on your unique situation.

How Do You Prove a Product is Defective?

As the victim filing a product liability claim, you carry the burden of proof. We can help you fulfill this responsibility by presenting evidence that proves you used the product as intended, the product was defective, the defect caused your injuries, and your injuries resulted in damages.

What Should You Do With a Defective Product?

If you have been injured by a defective product or an item with insufficient instructions, it is essential to keep the product and its packaging instead of returning it or throwing it away. You can also keep the receipt, manual, and warranty information, all of which are essential forms of evidence.

What Should You Do After An Accident?

Following an accident, our personal injury attorneys have some recommendations for your next steps.

Seek Medical Attention Immediately

If you feel injured, whether it is immediately after the accident or in the days that follow, you should seek medical care as soon as possible. You may not know if a latent or hidden injury is impacting you, but a doctor can determine what is wrong, provide referrals to other specialists, and send you home with a treatment plan.

Medical paperwork is also beneficial in legal matters, as it is significant evidence for proving causation after an accident.

If you need support finding a doctor, contact us. A personal injury lawyer from Knowles Law Firm can provide you with a referral and additional assistance in seeking medical care.

Follow Your Medical Team’s Recommendations

While it may be unpleasant or complex, you should follow your provider’s recommendations for healing and care as closely as possible. This means you should take time off work, stay at home, go to doctor’s office visits, take medications, undergo physical and occupational therapies, and anything else your doctor recommends.

By following your medical provider’s instructions, you will heal more quickly and you will make the strongest case to the insurance company that you were injured and made every effort to heal.

Stay Offline

While it may be interesting to browse social media online, we encourage you to stay offline. 

Anything related to your use of the internet, including posts, comments, and search engine history, could be used against you  if a lawsuit is needed in your case. 

If you need more information about why this strategy is essential, contact Knowles Law Firm and speak about it with a personal injury attorney.

Avoid Discussing Your Claim

While it may feel comforting to discuss your legal matters with others, please don’t. We recommend that you do not discuss your case with any stranger, family member, or friend. 

The only suggestion we can make is to speak with your personal injury attorney. By only speaking with your personal injury lawyer about your claim, you can maintain better privacy within the client-attorney relationship. You also boost your odds of receiving fair compensation.

Speak Carefully With Insurance

Insurance companies and adjusters do not always have a victim’s best interest in mind. When communicating with any insurance company, whether belonging to you or another party, share as little information as possible. This will make it harder for insurance to attempt to use information against you during settlement.

Wait to Accept Any Settlement Offers

We suggest you wait before you accept a settlement offer. Only accept a settlement if your lawyer is confident it is a good value for your claim. This will help you to avoid being taken advantage of by insurance.

Keep Evidence Safe and Organized

Keep any items you believe could be used as evidence to support your case  safe and organized. When you consult with a personal injury attorney at Knowles Law Firm , bring all relevant information with you so the attorney can evaluate whether the evidence will help your case.

Request extra copies of anything that feels relevant, including witness information, photos, videos, receipts, pay stubs, and medical bills.

If there is anything you cannot find, one of our Omaha personal injury lawyers can help. Our personal injury lawyers will conduct a thorough  investigation, access evidence you could not obtain, and ensure you are represented fairly.

Report Accidents Whenever Necessary

If you still need to do so, ensure you have filed all necessary reports about the accident as quickly as possible. 

Retain a Personal Injury Attorney as Soon as Possible

We encourage you to retain a personal injury attorney as soon as you can. The sooner you work with us, the more time we will have to dedicate to your claim’s success.

Follow Your Attorney’s Suggestions for Next Steps

After you retain a personal injury attorney from Knowles Law Firm, we can help you in many additional ways. We can recommend the next steps tailored to your individual circumstances, provide you with our undivided attention, and focus on bringing you the compensation you deserve. 

Our firm can also explain why some of these steps are important to your case’s success.