Medical Malpractice
Nebraska Medical Malpractice Attorney
Medical malpractice is Jeff Welch's signature practice. When you trust a doctor or hospital and something goes catastrophically wrong, the legal path forward is complicated. State statutes limit damages, require expert review, and have short deadlines. We partner with top medical experts to prove exactly where and how the standard of care was breached — and what that failure cost you.
What to do right now
- Get a complete copy of your medical records — you have a legal right to them
- Do not sign any 'release' or 'incident' form from the hospital without counsel
- Write down the timeline of care from your own memory now
- Call us — we cover the cost of the initial medical expert review
What you need to know
Expert-driven cases
Every malpractice claim requires expert testimony. We partner with board-certified specialists who explain the medicine clearly to a jury.
Damages caps in Nebraska
Nebraska's Hospital Medical Liability Act caps certain damages. We structure every case to maximize what's recoverable under state law.
Statute of limitations is short
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years of the injury; medical malpractice claims within 2 years.(10-year absolute repose). Iowa: 2 years. South Dakota: 3 years. Wrongful death timelines are shorter. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Common causes
- Surgical errors and retained instruments
- Delayed or missed cancer diagnoses
- Birth injuries and OB/GYN negligence
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Medication and prescription errors
- Hospital-acquired infections due to negligence
- Emergency room misdiagnosis
Who can be held liable
- The negligent physician or surgeon
- Hospitals for their own negligence and for staff
- Nursing and anesthesia staff
- Pharmacies for medication errors
- Device manufacturers where equipment failed
Compensation we pursue
- Additional corrective medical treatment
- Long-term care and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering (subject to Nebraska caps)
- Wrongful death damages
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 do I know if I have a malpractice case?+
Not every bad outcome is malpractice. The question is whether the provider's care fell below the accepted medical standard and caused you additional harm. We review your records with medical experts — at no cost to you — before you commit.
Are malpractice cases hard to win?+
Yes — that's why not every firm takes them. But when the evidence is there, we know how to build the case and try it. Jeff's malpractice recoveries are in the multi-millions.
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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