Defendant's Attorney: Craig A. Knickrehm

Description: Omaha, Nebraska personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.

This case was filed in the District Court of Washington County, Nebraska, CI 23-00159, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.

Plaintiff challenged the jurisdiction of the court and sought remand.

Nebraska is a modified comparative fault state for car accidents. This means that if you are injured in a car accident, you can still recover damages from the other driver even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, the amount of your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you are found to be 25% at fault for a car accident and you suffer $100,000 in damages, you would only be able to recover $75,000 from the other driver.

The following are some of the most important Nebraska car accident laws:

Duty to report accidents: Drivers involved in car accidents that result in injury or damage to property valued at over $1,000 must report the accident to the police within 10 days.
Duty to exchange information: Drivers involved in car accidents must exchange their names, addresses, and insurance information.
Right to recover damages: Drivers who are injured in car accidents can recover damages from the other driver for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
No-fault insurance: Nebraska has a no-fault insurance system. This means that drivers are generally required to have personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. PIP insurance covers medical expenses and lost wages for drivers and passengers injured in car accidents, regardless of who is at fault.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Nebraska, you should consult with an attorney to discuss your rights and options.

Here are some additional things to know about Nebraska car accident law:

The statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit in Nebraska is four years.
Nebraska law allows punitive damages to be awarded in car accident cases, but only in limited circumstances.
Nebraska law also allows for joint and several liability in car accident cases. This means that all of the at-fault drivers in an accident can be held liable for all of the damages suffered by the injured parties.

If you have any questions about Nebraska car accident law, you should consult with an attorney.

Outcome: 10/27/2023 Remark - Case Opened in Error (Public): This case was opened in error by attorney Craig Knickrehm. Civil case terminated. (LKO) (Entered: 10/27/2023)

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