Nebraska Car Accident Attorney

Driving across the great plains of Nebraska, wheather passing through Omaha or Lincoln, conjures up images of wide-open spaces and long, open stretches of gently winding highways. When you have the road to yourself, it can be a road-tripper's dream, but when something goes wrong, it can become a nightmare.

In 2020, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, there were 217 fatal Nebraska car accidents and another 1,052 that resulted in serious injury. The vast majority of these took place in our urban centers, like Omaha and Lincoln, with Douglas County accounting for nearly a third of all injury-inducing accidents in the state.

While more crashes may happen in densely populated regions, the traffic accidents that occur in our rural areas and state highways are much more deadly. Out of the more than 21,000 crashes in urban parts of Nebraska in 2020, only 78 people died as a result, as opposed to the 155 killed in just 8,360 rural car accidents the same year. Our State roads seem to be the most dangerous, accounting for more than half of those fatalities.

If you or a loved one has been the unfortunate victim of a car accident in Nebraska, know that you are not alone. Metier Law Firm has been there for people injured by the negligent and reckless driving of others for decades, and we are familiar with the courts and how they work. Contact our office in Omaha, and our compassionate car accident attorneys will assess your case and give you legal advice and a free consultation about how we can help. We are committed to bringing our car accident claim knowledge to our clients across all offices in Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. 

Car accidents can happen due to a wide variety of circumstances, and in the state of Nebraska, we see many of them. From tornadoes to distracted drivers to improper maintenance, the opportunities for crashes are numerous. Collisions with animals account for more than 8% of all crashes, for example.

When it comes to car wrecks that are caused by the negligence or reckless actions of a person, between our isolated urban centers and the great swaths of rural highway connecting them, some of the most common types of car accidents that happen in Nebraska include:

• Rear-end collisions
• T-bone collisions
• Sideswipe accidents
• Head-on collisions
• Fixed object collisions
• Rollovers

The auto accident lawyers at Matier Law Firm have dealt with these types of crashes and more. We know that following a traffic accident, you need someone who knows what to do next, and who will stand up to the insurance companies just looking for a cheap and quick settlement. No matter what kind of Nebraska auto accident you were in, give us a call at (866) 377-3800 to talk to our experienced team today.

Nebraska law does allow for an individual to file a car accident claim without the representation of an attorney, but depending on the specifics of your case, it may be advisable to get one anyway. The procedures for successfully pursuing a personal injury case are often very complicated and a solid understanding of how it works can make all the difference.

Many law firms, including Metier, offer their services on a contingency fee basis, which means you are not charged for their services unless you win or settle your case. A quality auto accident attorney will be able to give you a good sense of the prospects for your claim during the initial consultation, which at Metier is also free to you.

Small claims for relatively minor damages may be better handled by yourself, but for severe injuries and substantial damages, it is best to have a reputable Nebraska personal injury lawyer on your side. When you call our dedicated team in Omaha, we will put our decades of experience to work for you, to make sure you get the financial compensation you need to recover.