Wrongful Death

Lincoln, Nebraska, Wrongful Death Lawyers

If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident, we at Keating, O’Gara, Nedved & Peter, P.C., L.L.0. extend our sincere sympathy. We realize that your life will never be the same. However, you need, for your own sake and that of your family, to recover the compensation that will help you rebuild your life.

In Nebraska, a person who has lost a husband, wife, child, or parent to wrongful death is entitled to recover the value of lost earnings, and economic compensation for care, comfort, and companionship—all of the ways the person's presence contributed to the survivor's life.

Every unexpected fatality is tragic. Only in certain circumstances, however, are survivors entitled to a wrongful death claim. If you are not sure whether you should file a wrongful death claim, or are considering whether an insurance company's accidental death settlement offer is fair, an attorney from our Lincoln, Nebraska, office will be happy to review your case. Please contact us to arrange a free consultation. Since strict statutes of limitations limit your ability to file a claim, it is important to contact a lawyer at the first opportunity.

Each life, and each accident, is unique. If the death resulted from an 18-wheeler wreck the case might be more complex, and more insurance benefits may be available, than in a case where a teen was killed in a single car accident. If the death resulted from an assault in a building with poor security, the building's owner might be liable. Elements a lawyer will consider when evaluating your wrongful death claim include the manner in which your parent, wife, husband, or child was killed, the value of the claim, and sources of compensation for your loss of emotional and financial support.

When it strengthens our client's case, our attorneys call on accident reconstructionists, economists, and accountants to support the claim. Significant cases: Our lawyers have successfully recovered compensation for wrongful death claims resulting from a wide range of factors, including the following:

Keating, O’Gara, Nedved & Peter, P.C., L.L.0. serves clients in communities throughout Nebraska, including Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, North Platte, and Beatrice, helping our clients recover fair compensation for serious personal injury and wrongful death claims. If you would like to speak with a member of the firm, or have any question for us, please contact our office to make arrangements for a free consultation.