After a car accident, you may be left with dozens of questions. How will you pay your medical bills? Do you have a right to financial compensation? Will your life ever be the same?
The Advocates injury attorneys are here to help. Our legal team will help you understand your options, build your injury claim, negotiate with insurance providers, and fight to get you a fair settlement for your injuries.
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, truck accident, or other type of motor vehicle accident, contact the personal injury attorneys with The Nebraska Advocates for a free consultation today.
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 car assessed and fixed
Once you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the responsible party
Not every accident requires an lawyer. 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 lawyer 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.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees when you hire The Advocates.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. You will not pay us unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with a lawyer. 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 a lawyer 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 lawyer 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 fair compensation and the care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
I was in an accident 3 years ago and had a very bad experience with the attorney back then I was in another accident last year and called the advocates mark and his team were amazing changed my view on accident attorneys they kept I'm touch with me every step of the way gave me authority on choices for myself I didn't have to go with what they said I could go against it and they still would have worked with me the same I had choices this time around I would always go with Mark I have even sent friends his way just cause I appreciate all the help and support the whole way threw.
My experience with the advocates was a good one. After being hit by a car on my motorcycle they helped me with a settlement with the insurance company to get the hospital bills paid. They were extremely helpful. They always answered any questions I had with in a day. Every email I sent was always responded to. If you unfortunately has to go through a injury by another person I would recommend them in helping you resolve any debt you have because if that injury. The Advocates were great to work with and help me get this unfortunate event behind me.
Steve and his crew at The Advocates were nothing short for amazing. They took my case after I was rear-ended resulting in neck surgery. Steve and company made sure all of the was taken care of and that I got the maximum compensation possible. I definitely recommend The Advocates
Mr. Brad Johnson, our lawyer; was Awesome! He was very informative, kept us up to date on my case with regular calls. He returned calls back to us within 24 hours or less. Brad Johnson is very courteous, honest, kind, and a pleasure to talk to and work with. There are very few Lawyers out there that could even come close to the high morals that Brad Johnson has and has shown towards us. We need more lawyers like Brad Johnson . If we ever needed a disability lawyer again in the future; it would be Brad Johnson and The Advocates Firm that he works at. We will definitely turn ALL of our family and friends towards this lawyer and firm; in a heartbeat!!!
I want to First say that I am truly thankful for the advocates Law Firm they have been a great service to me through this ordeal and Katie she is a tremendous lawyer someone that I would recommend she fights tooth and nail for her clients and the rest of the team they supported me to the fullest with that being said I would like to say for anyone who is trying to find an attorney to fight their case The Advocates is the way to go.
Depending on the nature of your accident, car accident injuries can range from mild to life-threatening. Some common vehicle collision injuries include:
Although a large portion of the Omaha metro area is in Nebraska, Council Bluffs and some surrounding cities are in Iowa, meaning they are subject to Iowa traffic laws.
Nebraska is one of only three states that classifies texting and driving as a secondary offense—a driver can only be cited for distracted driving if they are pulled over for another violation.
In Iowa, however, distracted driving is a primary offense. This means that an officer can pull a motorist over and cite them if they are seen texting or otherwise using a mobile device while driving.
As a driver in a bi-state metro area, it is important that you understand and adhere to state and local laws wherever you drive. Texting and driving is illegal in both Iowa and Nebraska, even though the two states enforce the laws differently.
The most important things to do after a car wreck are stay calm and remain at the scene. Leaving the scene of the accident before you are cleared to do so could cause you to be charged with a hit-and-run.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, take the following actions to protect yourself and your right to a personal injury claim:
Never admit fault or apologize for the accident—doing so could harm any potential injury claim you decide to file later on. Simply give the responding officer a factual account of what happened without speculating or assigning blame.
If you were injured in a car accident in the Omaha metro area, where your accident took place matters. Every personal injury case is subject to a statute of limitations, or time limit, for filing a claim. Once the statute of limitations has expired, you lose your right to a claim.
These statutes of limitations vary from state to state and case to case. Because the Omaha metro area sits in two states, the amount of time you have to file will depend on where and when your accident happened.
In Nebraska, the statute of limitations is generally four years from the date of the accident. In Iowa, however, the statute of limitations is only two years. This is why it is important to contact an attorney as soon as you believe you may have a case.
The Advocates have law offices in both Council Bluffs and Omaha. Contact us today for a free initial consultation—our experienced attorneys can help you determine whether you have a case and how long you have to file.
Every personal injury case is different. It is impossible to know exactly what damages your potential settlement offer may include. Some common damages that car accident victims may be able to obtain compensation for include:
The best way to know how much your case is worth is to speak with a car accident lawyer. The Omaha Advocates offer free case evaluations to help injury victims understand their legal rights. Call us to speak with a lawyer today.
Not every car accident requires an auto accident attorney. If your crash resulted in serious injuries or lost wages, however, it’s a good idea to contact a lawyer.
The Advocates personal injury law firm has been helping accident victims for more than 30 years. We understand the struggles you’re facing in the wake of your accident and we will be there every step of the way to help you recover.
Contact us today for a free consultation and to get started on the road to recovery. You deserve an attorney who is experienced, compassionate, and local to your area. You deserve an Advocate.
