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Helping the Injured in Millard, NE
If you were injured in an accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. At Cullan & Cullan LLC, our Millard personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping accident victims recover the compensation they need to recover from their injuries and move on with their lives.
Our firm handles the following types of personal injury cases in Millard, NE:
- ATV accidents
- Aviation accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Birth injuries
- Brain injuries
- Bus accidents
- Car accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Child injuries
- Dog bites
- Insurance bad faith
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Police misconduct
- Premises liability
- Product liability
- Truck accidents
- Train accidents
- Work injury
- Wrongful death
Call (402) 397-7600 or fill out our online contact form today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you recover your entitled compensation.
Nebraska Personal Injury Laws
In Nebraska, personal injury laws cover cases where a person suffers harm or injury due to the negligent or intentional actions of another party. Personal injury claims typically arise from various incidents, including car accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, product defects, and more.
To successfully prove a personal injury lawsuit based on negligence in Nebraska, you generally need to establish the following elements:
- Duty of Care: You must show that the defendant owed you a duty of care. This means that the defendant had a legal obligation to act reasonably and avoid causing harm or injury to others. For example, drivers have a duty to follow traffic laws and operate their vehicles safely.
- Breach of Duty: You must demonstrate that the defendant breached their duty of care. This involves showing that the defendant failed to act reasonably or did something that a reasonable person in their position would not have done. This could include actions like texting while driving, medical negligence, or failing to maintain a safe premises.
- Causation: You need to establish a causal link between the defendant's breach of duty and your injuries. In other words, you must demonstrate that the defendant's actions or negligence directly caused or substantially contributed to your injuries.
- Damages: You must provide evidence of the damages you have suffered as a result of the defendant's breach of duty. Damages can include both economic losses (such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic losses (such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life).
Nebraska follows the doctrine of comparative negligence. This means that if you are partially at fault for the accident or injury, your compensation may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. However, you can still recover damages as long as you are found to be less than 50% at fault.
Proving these elements requires gathering evidence, such as accident reports, medical records, witness testimonies, expert opinions, and any other relevant documentation. It's highly recommended to consult with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney in Nebraska who can guide you through the legal process, help gather evidence, and present a strong case on your behalf.
You generally have four years from the date of an injury to file a personal injury claim in Nebraska. If you wait too long to file, you may lose your right to compensation.
Let Our Firm Help You Today
If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, contact our firm today. Our team of experienced injury attorneys can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today at (402) 397-7600 to schedule a free consultation.
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Families We've Helped
"My child had permanent paralysis in her left arm and no one gave us a straight answer on how bad it actually was. We needed lawyers who understood the medical side of this case and hiring the Cullan brothers gave us the attention we needed."
"His team is phenomenal, and we are forever grateful for everything they have done for us."
"After suffering a spinal cord injury during a rollover accident, our client Tony Durham was left paralyzed for the rest of his life."
"Joe and Pat came to meet me helped me fight my case. I was who they cared about and I felt so important with the Cullan brothers."
"I believe Doctor Sam's experience definitely helped with the case."
"During delivery, improperly used forceps caused severe head trauma to the head of our client's child. We worked diligently to secure the compensation our client deserved and to hold the negligent healthcare provider accountable to harm they caused."
"We knew these would be lifelong issues for our son. You have to advocate for your kids because no one else will do it. Cullan & Cullan knew what was going on and we knew they would be successful in helping us."
