Wrongful Death
Nebraska Wrongful Death Lawyer
Nothing brings a family member back. What a wrongful death claim can do is hold the responsible party accountable and secure the financial resources your family needs to move forward. We handle every detail of the case with compassion — so your family can focus on grief and healing.
What to do right now
- Preserve the autopsy report and death certificate
- Identify who will serve as personal representative of the estate
- Refer all media, insurance, and investigator inquiries to us
- Save receipts for funeral, burial, and medical expenses
What you need to know
Who can file
In Nebraska, a wrongful death claim is brought by the personal representative of the estate on behalf of the surviving spouse and next of kin.
Two-year deadline
Nebraska wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years of death. Iowa: 2 years. South Dakota: 3 years. Waiting can bar the claim entirely.
Compassionate, private handling
Media, defense investigators, and adjusters all try to reach families in tragedy. We handle every outside contact so you have space to grieve.
Common causes
- Fatal car and truck accidents
- Medical malpractice deaths
- Workplace and construction fatalities
- Nursing home neglect
- Defective products
- Drunk driving crashes
Who can be held liable
- Individual defendants (drivers, doctors, owners)
- Businesses and employers
- Manufacturers of defective products
- Government entities in limited circumstances
Compensation we pursue
- Medical and funeral expenses
- Loss of the decedent's income and benefits
- Loss of care, guidance, and companionship
- Loss of household services
- Punitive-style damages where warranted
Filing deadlines
Nebraska and Iowa: 2 years from date of death. South Dakota: 3 years. These deadlines are strict — retain counsel promptly.
Frequently asked questions
How is a wrongful death case different from a criminal case?+
A criminal case punishes the wrongdoer; a wrongful death case is a civil action that compensates the family. They can happen in parallel, and a not-guilty criminal verdict does not prevent a civil recovery.
How long does it take?+
Most wrongful death cases resolve within one to two years, though complex cases can take longer. We keep families informed at every step.
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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