Get the Personal Injury Compensation You Deserve
Medical bills, lost wages and a painful disruption to your daily life, the side effects of a personal injury can start to add up. And it’s even worse when you know it wasn’t your fault.
If someone’s carelessness or negligence caused your injury, you shouldn’t have to bear that burden as you try to recover. Thankfully, you don’t have to when you call the personal injury attorneys at Husker Law.
As a firm with years of experience in personal injury suits, we understand how important it is to fight for your rights no matter how simple or complex the circumstances. And here at Husker Law, we work with our clients to save their time and money while they can focus on getting better. So whether you’re dealing with anything from a work-related injury to the side effects of an automobile accident to a dog bite, we’re here to help.
What is Personal Injury Law?
A personal injury suit, or tort claim, is a civil lawsuit brought by one person, or party, known as the “plaintiff” against another person, or party, known as the “defendant.” These suits deal with damages to a person or their property. They can result from criminal actions, but these suits are non-criminal in nature. Criminal lawsuits related to the accident would be tried separately.
Every personal injury lawsuit has two basic factors — liability and damages. In a personal injury suit the plaintiff is trying to show that the defendant is responsible, whether through neglect, malice or general liability, for the plaintiff’s injury. If the defendant is found to be liable for the injury, then damages are awarded by the judge or jury. Damages can include payment for medical bills, lost wages at work or compensation for general pain and suffering. Depending on the case the defendant may also have to pay punitive damages, which are intended as a punishment and not direct compensation.
Filing a Claim Within the Statue of Limitations
In Nebraska, personal injury lawsuits must be filed within four years of the injury occurring. If you’ve been injured and would like to explore your legal options, it’s important that you contact a personal injury attorney immediately. Attorneys like those at Husker Law can start building your case so you have the best opportunities moving forward.
Examples of Personal Injuries
It is common knowledge in personal injury law that victims of motor vehicle accidents may be able to file a lawsuit in civil court to recover damages. However, it may not be generally understood that personal injury cases are not limited to these types of accidents. Injured victims may be entitled to recover damages in multiple cases including, but no limited to:
- Pedestrian
- Bicycle
- Defective products
- slip and fall
- premises liability
- medical malpractice and negligence
How Can Our Personal Injury Lawyers Help?
When you hire the best team, you get the best results. At Husker Law we have years of experience litigating personal injury suits. Our team of personal injury attorneys in Omaha work tirelessly to advocate for you in the courtroom, examining every angle, analyzing every detail and stepping up when you need it most. Husker Law also knows these are challenging cases for the plaintiffs to pursue, so we offer cost-effective legal counsel that fits your budget while still ensuring you see justice.
To schedule an initial consultation, call our Omaha personal injury attorneys at (402) 415-2525.
