Car Accidents
Omaha Car Accident Lawyer
Nebraska sees more than 30,000 traffic crashes a year, and Omaha's arterials — Dodge Street, 72nd, 84th, I-80, and I-680 — carry more than their share. If you or someone you love was hurt in a wreck, you need an attorney who knows how insurance adjusters think and is fully prepared to try your case if they refuse to pay what's fair.
What to do right now
- Call 911 and get medical care — even if you feel 'okay'; we have seen countless victims who thought they were okay only to have serious medical conditions.
- Photograph the scene, vehicles, and any visible injuries. Photographs or video are much more reliable than anyone's memory.
- Get names and phone numbers of every witness.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
- Call Jeff Welch before you sign anything from any insurance company.
What you need to know
Insurance companies don't work for you
Even your own insurer's incentive is to pay as little as possible. We handle every communication so nothing you say gets used against you.
Medical bills add up fast
ER visits, imaging, surgery, physical therapy, lost wages — we build a complete damages package that captures every dollar.
Preserve evidence immediately
Skid marks fade, dashcam footage gets overwritten, witnesses move. Retaining a lawyer within days makes a real difference in the case value.
Common causes
- Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Speeding and reckless driving
- Rear-end and intersection collisions
- Rollovers and single-vehicle crashes
- Uninsured / underinsured motorist crashes
Who can be held liable
- The at-fault driver and their insurer
- Your own UM/UIM coverage when the other driver is uninsured
- Employers when a driver was on the job
- Vehicle or parts manufacturers where a defect contributed
- Government entities when road design or maintenance failed
Compensation we pursue
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Permanent scarring and related disabilities
- Long-term rehabilitation and in-home care
Filing deadlines
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years from the date of injury. Iowa has a 2 year statute for injury claims and South Dakota has a 3 year automobile injury statute. Wrongful death timelines can be shorter along with claims against governmental subdivisions. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer?+
Nothing up front. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Should I talk to the other driver's insurance company?+
No. Politely decline and refer them to us. Recorded statements are frequently used to reduce or deny claims.
What if I was partially at fault?+
Nebraska follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can still recover as long as you were less than 50% at fault. Iowa's rule is similar. South Dakota follows a " 'slight' comparative rule. Do not settle for an insurance companies assessment of your negligence, we fight to keep the fault percentage assigned to you as low as possible.
Proudly serving injured clients across Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota
Based in midtown Omaha, we represent injured people throughout the region, including Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Bellevue, NE, Papillion, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, Atlantic, IA, Grand Island, NE, Kearney, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, North Platte, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Denison, IA, Red Oak, IA, Yankton, SD, Vermillion, SD, Mitchell, SD. Don't see your town listed? If you were injured in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, call us — we can travel to see you.
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Every call is confidential. Free consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.