Nebraska Traffic Accident Attorneys
The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) reports that in 2014 there were 32,318 traffic accident in the state. 203 were fatal accidents causing 225 deaths and 11,016 were injury accidents leaving 15,871 people injured. If you were injured or lost a loved one in an accident in Nebraska, one of the experienced and highly credentialed lawyers listed in our directory can protect your legal rights and help you recover the full compensation you deserve.
Common Causes of Nebraska Traffic Accidents
The majority of traffic accidents are caused by driver negligence such as:
- Speeding
- Excessive speed for weather, road, or traffic conditions, even within the speed limit
- Distracted driving, not limited to texting and other device use
- Intoxication with drugs or alcohol
- Fatigued driving
- Failure to yield
- Failure to signal
- Following too closely
- Unsafe passing
- Unsafe lane changes
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Aggressive driving
- Racing
- Failure to use caution in construction zones
- Failure to use caution in areas where children or pedestrians are likely to be present
Other common causes and contributing factors in Nebraska traffic accidents include:
- Defective roadway
- Defective vehicle
Hit and Run and “Phantom” Vehicles
Hit and run accidents and those involving “phantom” vehicles are particularly distressing to victims and their loved ones because it may seem unlikely that you will be able to recover compensation if you cannot identify or locate the driver. However, there are several ways that you may still be able to collect the money you need for your injuries.
An experienced Nebraska traffic accident lawyer will work with an investigator and other experts. It may be possible to identify and locate the at-fault driver. If not, you may be able to collect from your own insurance policy if you have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. UM coverage also covers you in accidents caused by another driver who did not actually make contact with your vehicle, and did not stop. This is often referred to as a “phantom vehicle”.
Other avenues of compensation may be available if a defective vehicle or defective roadway contributed to your accident or the seriousness of your injuries.
If you lost a loved one in a fatal crash or if you, yourself have been seriously injured in a Nebraska motor vehicle accident or, please browse our directory to speak to one of our experienced Nebraska traffic accident lawyers.