Nebraska Fatal Car Accident Lawyer
Your loved one would still be alive if not for the negligence or reckless actions of another person. A wrongful death lawsuit seeks compensation for the hole left in the lives of the surviving family members, both emotionally and financially.
If you believe that someone else was responsible for your family member's untimely death, contact Witte Law Office in Lincoln for a free consultation about your possible lawsuit. We handle wrongful death cases throughout Nebraska.
Lincoln Wrongful Death Attorney
We handle claims arising from fatal car accidents, motorcycle accidents and collisions with trucks, including children or pedestrians struck down. We could also handle fatalities resulting from an assault, a dog mauling, a falling accident or other negligence or intentional acts.
Attorney Glen Witte has practiced in Lancaster County for more than 20 years, and works closely with trial lawyer Doug Kerns in civil litigation. They have the skill and resources to pursue rightful compensation for a death that could and should have been prevented.
Taking Care of Those Left Behind
There are actually two causes of action in a wrongful death.
- The victim's estate can seek compensation for the person's medical bills and pain and suffering prior to death, and for funeral expenses. These damages are split among the heirs according to the person's will or the Nebraska laws of succession.
- The next of kin can recover damages for the lost income they were dependent upon, and for their own loss of the family member's companionship, counsel, support and services.
The right to file a wrongful death claim belongs first to a surviving wife or husband, or to the children of the deceased. If the person had no spouse or kids (or if they died in the accident too), the next of kin (in order) are the parents, siblings or other relatives.
We represent family members who have standing to sue the negligent party. Our lawyers work with the survivors to document their financial needs in the aftermath of the death and to demonstrate their personal loss in tangible ways so that we can demand appropriate damages in the lawsuit. Most cases settle out of court, but we are prepared to go to trial if necessary to win justice for the family.
Free Initial Consultation — We Can Travel to You
Call our Lincoln wrongful death attorney at 888-713-2390 (toll free) to discover if you have a solid case. Glen Witte flies his own plane to anywhere in Nebraska to meet with clients. There are no attorney fees up front — we do not get paid unless we recover compensation for you.
