If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident in Nebraska, The Advocates personal injury law firm can help you recover. Our experienced attorneys are committed to helping accident victims hold negligent parties accountable and receive fair compensation for their bicycle accident claims.
Contact our Omaha bicycle accident attorneys today for a free case evaluation. Our legal team will help you understand your options and can get started on your case right away.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical treatment as soon as you can
Get the damage on your bike assessed and repaired
Once you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We don’t get paid unless we win your case and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It’s important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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Depending on the nature of your accident and the protective gear you were wearing at the time, bicycle accident injuries can range from road rash to life-threatening conditions. Some common injuries bicycle accident victims face are:
Nebraska has no statewide helmet law for bicyclists of any age. However, considering that around 60% of fatal bicycle accidents happen to riders who are not wearing a helmet, it is important that all cyclists protect their heads.
More injured cyclists check into emergency rooms for head injuries every year than participants of any other sport. Having an undamaged, properly fitting bicycle helmet can save your life and keep you cycling for years to come.
Find tips for picking out the right bicycle helmet here.
Every personal injury case is different. The exact amount you will be able to recover will depend on the severity of your injuries, the amount of treatment you require, and other individual circumstances.
As a general guideline, some common damages sought in personal injury claims include:
The best way to know what your case may be worth is to speak with an experienced accident attorney. The Omaha Advocates offer free case evaluations so that you can explore your legal options and decide how to handle your accident.
Every personal injury case is subject to a statute of limitations, or time limit for filing. In most cases, the clock starts running on the day of the accident. Once the statute of limitations expires, you lose your right to file.
In Nebraska, the statute of limitations for bicycle accidents is generally four years, but there are several factors that can impact this time limit. It’s a good idea to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as you believe you may have a case. They will be able to determine how long you have to file.
If you are involved in a bicycle accident with a motor vehicle, move out of traffic if possible. If you or anyone else has suffered serious injuries, call 911 immediately.
If the accident caused property damage, injuries, or fatalities, you must remain at the scene until you are cleared to leave
Call the police and have an officer dispatched to the scene. If you choose to make an insurance claim later, the police report will be crucial.
When giving your account of the accident to the officer, do not apologize or accept blame for the accident. Do not speculate about the cause of the accident. Simply tell the officer the factual information about the crash.
You will need the motorist’s contact and insurance information. When you speak to the motorist, stay calm and friendly. Do not accept any responsibility for the accident and do not accuse them of being responsible. Do not apologize to them—this could be taken as an admission of fault.
Get the following information from the driver:
Get names and phone numbers from witnesses to the accident as well. Their accounts of what happened may help your case later on.
Take pictures and videos of your injuries, your bike, the car, any traffic signs or lights, weather conditions, and the scene as a whole. You may be able to use some of this evidence to build your case. Your attorney can help you sort through the pictures later and decide what is useful.
See a medical professional as soon as you can after leaving the scene. Tell them you were involved in an accident. The doctor can look for evidence of hidden injuries that can cause complications later on.
Keep track of your medical records as you receive treatment. Your medical expenses will be added to your personal injury claim.
Do not talk to insurance adjusters, the motorist, or anyone else about your accident before speaking with an attorney. Do not post about your accident or injuries on social media, as your posts may be used against you later.
Your attorney will negotiate on your behalf to get you fair compensation for your injuries. Speaking to adjusters without consulting your lawyer may damage your case.
If you were injured in a bicycle accident, you will need to prove that the driver of the vehicle was at fault in order to receive any damages. Nebraska follows the modified comparative negligence rule, meaning that even if you were partially at fault for the accident, you can still receive a settlement. Your settlement will be reduced according to the level of responsibility you had in causing the crash.
Unfortunately, the at-fault party’s insurance company will likely try to avoid offering you a fair settlement for your damages. They may try to deny liability altogether
A personal injury attorney with The Omaha Advocates will take on the stress of the claims process for you. Our team has years of experience negotiating with insurance providers and fighting for fair compensation for our clients. Our goal is always the same as yours: get you the settlement you deserve, so you can get your life back.
Contact us today for a free consultation. You deserve an attorney who puts you and your family first. You deserve an Advocate.
