Motorcycle Accidents
Nebraska Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Riders face a stacked deck: cars that 'never saw them,' insurance adjusters who assume the biker was speeding or lane-splitting, and juries with unspoken bias. Jeff Welch has spent decades unwinding those assumptions and getting motorcyclists paid what they deserve.
What to do right now
- Accept EMS transport — adrenaline masks serious injuries
- Preserve your helmet, jacket, and gear as evidence
- Photograph road conditions, sight lines, and the other vehicle's damage
- Do not post about the crash on social media
What you need to know
Anti-rider bias is real
Adjusters assume you were speeding or reckless. We rebuild the scene with crash reconstruction and cut that narrative off at the knees.
Injuries are usually severe
Spinal fractures, TBIs, and orthopedic trauma dominate motorcycle cases. Damages need to include a lifetime of care.
UM/UIM coverage matters
If the driver who hit you is underinsured, your own UM/UIM policy often provides the primary recovery. We navigate stacking rules.
Common causes
- Left-turning cars that fail to yield
- Distracted drivers who 'didn't see' the bike
- Unsafe lane changes and blind-spot collisions
- Road debris and unmarked hazards
- Defective motorcycle equipment
Who can be held liable
- The at-fault driver
- Employers when the driver was on the job
- Government entities responsible for road hazards
- Manufacturers of defective bike components
Compensation we pursue
- Emergency, surgical, and rehab care
- Prosthetics, wheelchairs, home modification
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Bike replacement and gear
- Pain, suffering, and permanent impairment
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
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still recover?+
Yes. Nebraska has no universal helmet requirement for riders 21+ (though it applies to younger riders). Even where a helmet is required, we work to keep the fault attributed to that fact minimal.
What if the driver's insurance says the crash was my fault?+
That's their opening move. We commission independent reconstruction and let the physical evidence speak. It usually tells a very different story.
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.