Seward residents rely on local roads and nearby highways every day for work, school, and travel to and from Lincoln. When a crash happens, the resulting injuries, medical bills, and insurance issues can quickly become overwhelming. If a reckless driver caused you injury in a Seward, NE collision, the Seward car accident attorneys at Steffens Law Offices are ready to help you pursue financial compensation through a car accident claim.
We have secured more than $30 million for injured Nebraskans. Let us bring that proven experience to your claim. Call our Seward injury lawyers today for a free consultation.
Why Seward Residents Choose Steffens Law Offices
A personal injury claim can take months to resolve; you deserve dedicated advocates who stand alongside you at every step and offer the personalized service you need during this stressful time.
Seward clients choose us because:
- When you call, an attorney answers the phone, and one of our lawyers gives every client his personal cell number.
- Every client gets a dedicated legal team that understands their case inside and out.
- We travel to meet you when you cannot travel.
- We guarantee you will receive more money from your settlement than we do.
- Over 1,000 clients have given us five-star reviews.
- We are proud members of the Nebraska State Bar Association.
Call today to set up a free case review with a Seward car accident attorney to get decades of experience behind your case.
How an Attorney Strengthens Your Car Accident Claim
Car accident claims can make your crash impact feel like it's extended into your personal and legal affairs. Insurers may make it difficult to get the money you need, either by delaying your claim or devaluing the damages the collision caused. That is, until you involve an attorney.
Your attorney can step in to:
- Investigate the crash scene and preserve critical physical evidence before it is lost.
- Handle all calls, letters, and demands from the insurance provider on your behalf.
- Coordinate with medical providers to document how the crash caused your specific injuries.
- Calculate your total losses, including future healthcare requirements and lost earning potential.
- Negotiate medical liens and organize healthcare benefits so you keep more of your settlement award.
An experienced attorney can help you improve your odds of a favorable result and increase the amount you take home after it's all said and done.
Proving Fault for a Seward Crash
Nebraska operates under an at-fault system for motor vehicle accidents. The driver who causes a collision is financially responsible for the resulting harm, typically covered through liability coverage. State law requires drivers to hold at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability, with an additional $25,000 in property damage protection.
Catastrophic injuries can quickly exhaust those legal minimums. In those situations, your attorney will explore secondary recovery options, such as your underinsured motorist policy or a commercial policy if the negligent driver was working.
Can I Still Recover If I'm Partly at Fault?
You may still be able to recover compensation if you share blame for the accident. Under Nebraska's modified comparative negligence rule, you can still recover as long as your share of fault is under 50 percent (meaning you are partially at fault). In these instances, your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 50% or more at fault, you are ineligible to recover anything (because you are mostly at fault).
Our attorneys analyze the facts of your case to push back against unfair blame tactics and protect your right to compensation.
Talk to a Seward Car Accident Lawyer Today for Help
If you were injured in a car accident in Seward or the surrounding area, Steffens Law Offices can review your situation and explain your legal options. Contact us today for a free case evaluation with a Seward car accident lawyer.