Motor vehicle laws in Nebraska hold negligent drivers liable when they fail to share the road with riders and cause a collision. If you were hurt in a Hastings, NE motorcycle accident, you can and should seek financial compensation for medical expenditures, lost wages, and pain/suffering. The Hastings motorcycle accident attorneys at Steffens Law Offices are ready to fight for you.
We maintain six statewide offices and have won over $30 million for injured clients across Nebraska. Reach out today for a free consultation to get experienced representation on your side.
Why You Should Choose Steffens Law Offices After a Hastings Motorcycle Accident
A severe crash can disrupt your daily life, job stability, and finances all at once. Our legal team of Hastings personal injury attorneys works to return your life to normal by recovering compensation for all your financial and personal losses.
Hastings clients trust us with their motorcycle accident claims because:
- We’ve recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients like you.
- We work to resolve claims out of court so clients avoid the cost and stress of trial, whenever possible.
- We provide representation to anyone who needs help, regardless of the potential fee size.
- We have experience litigating serious traffic accident claims.
- We are a BBB Accredited Business and have over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google.
Connect with us today for a free consultation with a Hastings motorcycle accident attorney.
What Attorneys Do for You After a Crash
Insurers assign experienced teams to challenge your claim while you are physically vulnerable and trying to recover. They make lowball payout offers knowing you may be financially vulnerable and need money to address medical bills and missed work. Hiring an attorney balances the playing field and protects your right to the full value of your claim.
Your legal team will take over and:
- Obtain official police crash reports and review them for evidence.
- Examine physical evidence and vehicle damage to reconstruct the event.
- Coordinate with medical providers to connect every injury directly to the collision.
- Push back when insurance adjusters offer inadequate settlements or assign unfair fault.
- Locate all available insurance policies to address your damages.
- File a lawsuit and prepare your case for court if negotiations fail.
Reach out today to see how an attorney can assist you in seeking a fair outcome.
Proving Fault in a Hastings Crash
Nebraska operates under an at-fault system where negligent drivers and their insurance carriers are financially liable for damages caused in a crash. Securing a recovery requires demonstrating that another motorist acted carelessly and directly caused your injuries.
Many motorcycle collisions happen because motorists fail to watch for riders. Unsafe turns, improper lane changes, and failing to yield at intersections are the most common causes. But there are others, too. Your attorney will gather police reports, witness accounts, and video footage, among other things, to prove the other driver caused the crash.
Injuries in Hastings Motorcycle Crashes That Deserve Compensation
Motorcycles offer limited structural protection during an impact, often resulting in severe harm such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord trauma
- Bone fractures
- Crushed limbs
- Severe road rash requiring skin grafts
- Internal organ damage
- Amputations
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
Treating these injuries may require surgeries, extensive rehabilitation, and long-term care. A personal injury claim helps reimburse you for all of your financial, medical, personal, and emotional losses.
Talk to a Hastings Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
Recovering from a serious crash is challenging, but you do not have to go it alone. Steffens Law Offices is ready to pursue compensation for you and make things right. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Hastings motorcycle accident lawyer.