Pedestrians have almost no protection when a vehicle strikes them. A collision at any speed can cause broken bones and other serious kinds of injuries that take months to heal, if they heal completely at all. When a distracted or careless driver is responsible for that kind of harm, you as the victim shouldn't be left paying the price.
Steffens Law Accident Injury Lawyers represents pedestrian accident victims in North Platte and throughout Nebraska. With decades of combined legal experience and more than $30 million obtained for our clients, we have the track record to back up our commitment to the people we serve.
Contact our North Platte injury attorneys today at (308) 221-6204 to get started with a free initial consultation and learn more.
What Steffens Law Brings to Your North Platte Pedestrian Accident Claim
Pedestrian accident cases often seem straightforward on the surface, but insurance companies rarely make them easy. Adjusters may argue that you weren't in a crosswalk, that you weren't paying attention, or that the driver couldn't have avoided you. Having a legal team that knows how to dismantle those arguments makes a significant difference in the outcome of your case.
- We provide services that go far beyond what most personal injury firms offer, including assistance with estate planning, structured settlements, and medical benefit coordination
- Our attorneys will travel anywhere in the state to meet with you, so your injuries never become a barrier to getting legal help
- We have six offices across Nebraska, including right here in North Platte, which means local support is always available
- Every client is guaranteed to take home more from their settlement than our firm does, even after medical expenses are accounted for
We handle pedestrian accident cases on a contingency basis, so you won’t pay a cent in terms of attorney’s fees unless we win money for you.
Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in Nebraska?
This is one of the most misunderstood areas of Nebraska traffic law, and insurance companies take advantage of that confusion regularly. The short answer is that pedestrians have strong legal protections, but those protections aren't unlimited.
Per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,153, drivers are required to come to a complete stop for pedestrians who are crossing within a crosswalk, whether that crosswalk is marked or unmarked at an intersection. If one vehicle stops for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, other drivers approaching from behind are prohibited from passing that stopped vehicle.
However, pedestrians also have responsibilities. You cannot suddenly step off a curb into the path of a vehicle that is too close to stop safely. And if you cross a roadway outside of a crosswalk, you are required to yield to traffic.
Insurance adjusters will use these rules to try to shift blame onto you, even in cases where the driver was clearly negligent. Under Nebraska's comparative fault system, the percentage of fault assigned to you directly reduces your compensation. That's why having a personal injury attorney on your side who knows these laws inside and out is so critical to protecting the value of your claim.
Contact a North Platte Pedestrian Accident Attorney Who Will Prioritize Your Recovery
Being struck by a vehicle while on foot can upend your life in an instant, and the road back is rarely quick or simple. Steffens Law Accident Injury Lawyers has the dedication to help you maximize the value of your case.
Give us a call today at (308) 221-6204 to schedule a free consultation. Our North Platte pedestrian accident attorneys can answer all of your questions when we meet.