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Is an Uber passenger claim in Norfolk even worth the hassle?
Yes - if you blow this off, you can end up eating thousands in ambulance, ER, imaging, and follow-up bills while the...
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My nephew got hurt in an Omaha road work zone, who files his claim?
$10,000 is the number that often changes how a Nebraska child-injury claim gets handled. The three biggest factors...
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My son was hurt in a Lincoln tire blowout crash, who's at fault?
One thing that has changed in recent serious crash cases is how quickly fault gets built: around Lincoln, insurers...
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What happens if I take workers comp after a Kearney work accident?
The ER doctor may tell you, "This happened at work, so workers' comp should cover it." The insurance company will...
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Can my Fremont hospital force me to use my health insurance after a work injury?
No. If you were hurt in the course of your job, your employer usually cannot just push the bill onto your personal...
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Boss says use my insurance after I lost a tooth in Lincoln road work?
$4,000 to $15,000 is a realistic range for one knocked-out tooth once you count emergency care, a bone graft, an...
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Is a Bellevue icy parking lot fall claim worth the trouble?
The police report usually matters a lot less than people think. For a Bellevue slip-and-fall, what matters is...
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Do I need a lawyer after my kid was hit at a Lincoln bus stop?
Everyone says get a lawyer immediately, but actually the other driver's insurer wants you to think you probably do...
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What happens if I settle my Omaha crash claim before my baby is born?
Since Nebraska courts still treat a minor's injury claim separately from a parent's claim, settling early can create...
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How much can my employee get if a North Platte wheelchair van crash was work-related?
What your insurance carrier is hoping you never find out is that the answer is not "just medical bills." That is the...
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Can my Fremont boss dodge workers comp for a wrist injury that'll never heal right?
No. In Nebraska, a construction employer generally cannot push a work injury onto your own health insurance instead...
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Lincoln deer crash was months ago can I still get another doctor opinion?
Four years is Nebraska's usual deadline for a car-crash injury lawsuit, but workers' comp claims usually have a much...
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Do I need a lawyer if my Omaha boss cuts hours after injury?
Two years is the deadline that matters most for a Nebraska workers' comp claim in most cases. Wait too long, and...
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Key Terms

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pecuniary loss
You may see it in a denial letter, a settlement offer, or a lawyer's explanation that a family can recover only for...
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statute of limitations for wrongful death
What does the insurance company not want you to know? That even while they ask for records, "review" the claim, or...
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nuclear verdict
Miss this phrase in a serious injury case, and the shock usually comes too late: a jury has returned an unusually...
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eminent domain
Insurance companies or defense lawyers may bring up eminent domain to make a property dispute sound like a routine...
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mechanic's lien
A mechanic's lien is a legal claim against real property filed by someone who provided labor, materials, or services...
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trade secret misappropriation
Not every use of confidential business information counts as wrongful conduct. A trade secret is not just any...
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reptile theory
How a case is framed can change settlement value, jury reactions, and ultimately how much money an injured person...
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encumbrance
Not the same thing as physically blocking or damaging property, an encumbrance is a legal claim, restriction, or...
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owner-operator
Getting paid after a truck crash can turn on this label, because it affects who owns the rig, who carries insurance,...
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lien priority
You usually see this in a mortgage packet, a title report, a foreclosure notice, or a lawyer's letter saying one...
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Latency period
What surprises most people is that a serious exposure can hurt you long after the exposure itself is over. This...
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bill of lading
The part that catches people off guard is that a bill of lading is not just a shipping receipt. It is usually a key...
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driver qualification file
After a serious truck crash, one of the fastest ways to miss critical evidence is not knowing that the carrier...
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quiet title action
People constantly mix this up with a title search, but they are not the same thing. A title search is just detective...
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commercial driver's license
After a serious crash with a semi, one of the fastest ways to miss what matters is not knowing whether the driver...
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post-accident drug test
A post-accident drug test is a screening done after a crash to check whether a driver had alcohol or controlled...
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trademark infringement
People often confuse trademark infringement with copyright infringement, but they protect different things....
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deed in lieu of foreclosure
You may see this phrase in a lender's workout letter, a mortgage default notice, settlement papers, or a...
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event data recorder
A crash-data "black box" in a vehicle. An event data recorder, often called an EDR, is a device built into many cars...
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overweight violation
People often mix this up with an oversize violation, but they are not the same. An oversize violation means a...
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