Did you lose a loved one in an accident in Aurora, NE? Nebraska law allows surviving families to pursue accountability when someone else's negligence triggers a fatal accident. The Aurora wrongful death lawyers at Steffens Law Offices are ready to assist your family in getting justice. Call today to schedule your free consultation with an injury attorney in Aurora.
Steffens Law Offers Compassionate Representation for Aurora Families
We prioritize hands-on representation when it matters most to you and your family. We stay available at all times so you can focus on each other while we take charge of your legal matter.
Here’s why clients choose us:
- We conduct home visits on your schedule whenever traveling to our office poses a burden.
- Our attorneys answer direct phone calls so you are always connected to someone familiar with your case.
- We guide personal representatives through the mandatory court approval process required for Nebraska settlements.
- We have recovered tens of millions in settlements and verdicts alongside over 1,000 five-star reviews.
- We have decades of combined experience.
Contact our team today to schedule your free consultation with an Aurora wrongful death attorney.
What Does a Wrongful Death Lawyer Do for Your Family?
Insurance adjusters count on the fact that grieving families won't have the legal know-how to evaluate their damages or the resources to challenge low settlement offers during a crisis.
Your legal team will take charge of your case and:
- Conduct independent investigations using crash logs, medical charts, autopsy findings, and eyewitness statements
- Assist in establishing the estate and appointing a personal representative to advance the claim
- Work alongside financial experts to evaluate lost financial support
- Document personal losses, including the loss of instruction, companionship, and daily support
- Handle all communications and negotiations with insurance representatives on your behalf
- Litigate the matter in court to pursue full financial recovery if insurers refuse a fair resolution
Get in touch today to let our advocates carry the legal burden for you.
Requirements for a Wrongful Death Claim in Nebraska
Under § 30-809, a wrongful death claim can be brought if the deceased individual could have pursued personal injury compensation had they survived.
A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action separate from criminal proceedings. Establishing a successful claim requires demonstrating:
- An individual or party committed a negligent or wrongful act
- That negligence directly brought about the fatal injury
- The decedent had grounds for a personal injury case if death had not occurred
- Surviving relatives endured compensable losses as a result
Additionally, a companion survival action can seek recovery for losses the deceased suffered prior to death, including hospital stays and physical pain.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Nebraska?
Under § 30-810, only the appointed personal representative of the decedent's estate has authority to initiate a lawsuit. This representative is selected through a will or court designation. Proceeds are distributed for the exclusive benefit of surviving spouses and next of kin.
Contact an Aurora Wrongful Death Attorney for Help
Legal action may not bring your loved one back. But it can help your family move forward and get a sense of closure.
Let us fight for your loved one’s legacy. Let us fight for your future. Call Steffens Law Offices today to speak with an Aurora wrongful death attorney.