If someone else's negligence harmed you, you may have a personal injury claim. These arise anytime a party violates a duty of care and injures another person. The York personal injury lawyers at Steffens Law Offices can help you exercise your rights.
We have recovered over $ 30 million for our clients. Call today to schedule your free consultation.
York Client’s Choice for Personal Injury Cases
Accidents can leave you feeling alone and isolated, all while dealing with an insurance company that seems more interested in devaluing your claim than actually helping you. An experienced injury attorney changes that dynamic and puts you first.
York residents rely on us because:
- We work to resolve cases outside of court to protect our clients’ privacy, peace of mind, and time.
- We provide support from your first consultation until the end of your case, even after you receive your settlement.
- We have decades of experience handling serious injury cases.
- We've recovered more than $30 million.
- We are available 24/7.
Get in touch today for a free consultation with a York personal injury attorney.
The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
An experienced attorney improves your odds of a successful result, to be sure. They also improve your chances of recovering a larger award than if you handle the case by yourself.
Our legal team will take charge of your case and:
- Look into what happened and identify everyone who shares the blame.
- Pull together your doctor's notes, hospital invoices, and employment records.
- Put a dollar figure on what the injury has cost you and will cost you later.
- Reject lowball numbers and get ready for the courtroom when negotiations break down.
- Bring in accident reconstruction or medical professionals when the facts are in dispute.
- Keep you informed at each stage of your case.
- Make sure every filing meets Nebraska's legal deadlines.
Contact our team today to learn how we can help protect your future.
What It Takes to Prove a Personal Injury Claim
A personal injury lawsuit enables victims to obtain monetary relief when another party's careless conduct leads to harm. Winning a case requires demonstrating that the defendant failed to exercise due care and that this failure directly caused your harm.
These claims result from various accidents, such as:
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Commercial truck wrecks
- Motorcycle crashes
- Slip and fall incidents
- Premises liability incidents
- Dog attacks and bites
Your attorney can help you understand the strength of your claim during a free consultation.
How Shared Fault Affects Your Injury Claim
Sharing fault for your accident won’t eliminate your right to compensation. Under Nebraska's modified comparative negligence law, you can be partially at fault (below 50%) and still seek damages, with those damages reduced by any assigned fault you have.
For instance, if your losses equal $80,000 and you are deemed 25 percent responsible, you would receive $60,000. If your fault exceeds 50 percent, you aren’t eligible for compensation.
Speak With a York Personal Injury Lawyer
Insurers don’t get the final say on how much your claim is worth. Your injuries and losses determine that. Steffens Law Offices is here to fight for you. Contact us today for a free consultation with a York personal injury attorney.