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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Nebraska on
Q: Passenger in uber fender bender. Hurt neck & now have issues moving it. They want to settle at $1.4k fair or worth more?

Had prior back issues but never neck issues. Doctor said ct scan yesterday showed post traumatic neck pain due to injury and the only injury to my neck is the uber. Have degenerative disc's in spine in neck area and straightening of the normal cervical lordosis. Which causes more pain ontop of... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 4, 2023

Are the medical bills, anticipated medical bills related to injury due to the accident, and lost wages expected to be more than $1,400? Is there any compensation for pain and suffering? Does the total still equal $1,400 or less even with some compensation for pain and suffering? Depending on... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: I sold my truck. The buyer has not transferred the title. Am I liable if he has an accident? What is my protection?

The buyer is my (idiot) son. I believe he is driving without insurance also. I know he has not transferred the title and registered in his name since I got the notification for an unpaid parking violation.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 23, 2023

A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Your best protection is prompt registration and insuring of vehicle in the new owner's name (it may have already been done at this point). The problem is that in an accident lawsuit in most jurisdictions, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: In December I slipped on ice on my current apartments main pathway to the mailbox. The area was not taken care of

I'm a disabled veteran and need help. I was informed after I fell about the possibility of ice being forecasted. I went to get my mail at the mailboxes and I slipped on the ice on the front steps. I landed directly on the corner of the step to the small of my back. I have video evidence from... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 18, 2023

A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident and injuries. Thank you for your service. It sounds like you've already reached out to law firms. I can't say anything about the reason for the difficulty in finding... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Hello A minor child seriously injured when a Syrian student backed out from a drive. The man recently licensed

Deported . Student visa was not valid.

Due to child’s injuries.. there was immediate need for hospitalization and many surgeries thereafter

My question, I have located this man and want to pursue legal action,

I was informed years ago that it would be extremely... View More

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It sounds like you’ve been dealing with a very difficult situation for a long time, and it's understandable that you want to seek justice for the child’s injuries. Since you've managed to locate the individual, the first step would be to consult with a lawyer who is experienced in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Contracts, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Nebraska on
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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 22, 2022

A Nebraska attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Part of the post may have gotten left off in uploading - the question is not fully clear. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but you could try reposting again. Do not include personal information in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: Can I sue a place where I got hurt? Ending up with stitches and other injuries?

I was in the whirlpool and when I got out, I sat down on the bench to cool off when I blacked out and fell onto the floor. There were no lifeguards or anyone else in the pool area. I got six staples in my head, a CT scan, and was given antibiotics and pain reliever.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 28, 2022

A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Liability in aquatic facility settings is sometimes argued both ways by defense attorneys and plaintiff attorneys, depending on the circumstances. Defense attorneys sometimes characterize spontaneous medical events... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for Nebraska on
Q: local grocery store for 8 years would not give me my rewards perks. My groceries are paid. Store refuses. Embarrassed m

I have my receipt and copy of debit from my bank account. They made me very uncomfortable like I was a thief the manager kept saying I'm not giving you any rewards until you pay for these groceries which are already paid for I never felt so embarrassed. I just happened to be a licensed and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 15, 2022

A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. In terms of the incident you describe and your chosen categories of Personal Injury and Civil Litigation, it's possible you're thinking along the lines of an emotional distress-distress related caused of... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Nebraska on
Q: I went to an ER severe headache and pressure behind left eye. They treated me for sinusitis and discharged me. I advised

The treatment did not help and was crying because of the pain. They basically booted me out the door. (3-31-21) On 4-10-21 My 13yr old son had to call an ambulance for me as I could no longer recognize him or my daughter. I don't remember any of that. What the "sinusitis" turned... View More

Tim Bottaro
Tim Bottaro
answered on May 11, 2021

I'm sorry but I don't practice in this area of the law. A couple of Sioux City area attorneys who might be able to help you include Bob Tiefenthaler at 712/252/5080 in Sioux City and Bob Stahle at 402/494/3012. There are many more attorneys in the Omaha area which it appears is where you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: My minor son was in an auto accident with the other vehicle being at fault. Multiple injuries, how to proceed for sett

Other party has stated they were at fault according to police report. We now need to go forward to reach settlement for injuries sustained to our minor son. We have a claim # with other parties insurance. My son will not be able to do some things long-term he wanted to do. We have not paid any... View More

Justin Kahn
Justin Kahn
answered on Mar 19, 2021

You may want to contact an attorney in Nebraska that works in the personal injury field to help point you in the right direction. As a minor is involved, there may be special steps you need to take.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Nebraska on
Q: I purchased a float for the river that said puncture proof material. The float was punctured, my mom died. Can I use?

My mom, myself and 3 others had to hold on for life after the float popped. My mom ended up having a heart attack and died.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 15, 2020

A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother; this is a heartbreaking accident. It's difficult to say whether you can sue based on these facts alone. Floats can vary widely in terms of their quality, size,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: An MD failed to act on critical lab, 6 months later my father had metastatic cancer. How long do we have to file suit?

My Father lived in Omaha Nebraska. His long standing primary care physician did annual PSA tests on my father as his father died from prostate cancer. In approximately February 2017, during annual exam my father had his PSA drawn. The result was critical as it had spiked and Medical standards... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 3, 2020

I'm sorry for your family's ordeal and that your post remains open for three weeks. Your question was probably overlooked in the Personal Injury category. You could repost under Medical Malpractice and reach out to med mal attorneys. Most offer free initial consults. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: In A Application to proceed in forma pauperis, Is social security benefits exempted from funds to be used in considering

the Motion?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 24, 2020

No. Some people receive significant Social Security retirement or disability benefits that may be enough alone to not qualify as indigent depending on the overall facts of the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Social Security and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: In a applicaton to proceed in forma pauperis is funds received from social security exempt from used in reaching the dec

from reaching the decision in the Motion

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 24, 2020

No. Some people receive significant Social Security retirement or disability benefits that may be enough alone to not qualify as indigent depending on the overall facts of the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: Do I have a case?

I was a passenger in a sheriff transport van and we were struck by another driver... I was denied medical treatment on the scene even though I requested it nor was I taken to the hospital... I was returned back to the jail and placed in a holding cell until my release which was 6 hours after the... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 21, 2020

If you are injured in a car accident, you could be entitled to compensation for damages. If you were not injured, you are not likely to be awarded any compensation.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability for Nebraska on
Q: Hello! There is someone accusing me of rape to the university

I have an issue going on at (X) University. The university decision wont be based on facts. They said if it is more likely that you might did that then they will dismiss me from the school. They already have effected my mental illness, my life, and my school performance. I am planning on gathering... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Nov 18, 2019

If you have a situation that involves both potential criminal charges and a disciplinary issue with an university, you will want to contact an attorney that has experience with both criminal defense cases and school disciplinary issues.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: We went to eat at a fast food place and when my fiance unwrapped his sandwich there was a knife underneath that cut him.

What can we do?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Nov 18, 2019

If a party is negligent, you may be entitled to damages. If the damages are small (a cut that was fine with just a band-aid), then it may make the most sense to contact the company and see what type of compensation they may be willing to offer (free meal coupons, etc). You may also want to report... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Nebraska on
Q: My two year old son fell 6 ft @ daycare and fractured his leg. Should the daycare be liable for the bills?

The daycare doesn't have a liability clause at all. The director said they were going to cover the costs of the bills and then today the owner said they were not taking of them.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Aug 8, 2019

A business is liable to a patron who falls on their property if the business was negligent. This is true whether or not the business has decided to carry liability insurance or not. Whether a business would be responsible for a person's bills for falling at their property depends on whether... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets for Nebraska on
Q: I got a citation for failure to yield. The ticket was dismissed. I am being charged for an accident that I didnt creat

My insurance was cancelled 10days before this accident so the DMV says Im liable for $957 of damages to the person at fault for wrecking both vehicles for his failure to yeild to me in a roundabout.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 16, 2019

I'm not sure what your question is. If you've been charged with a crime or a traffic offense, then you should retain a criminal defense attorney. If you are being sued for civil damages and you'd like the opportunity to prove the accident was not your fault, then you should retain... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Employment Law for Nebraska on
Q: Who is financially responsible for injuring someone while delivering pizza, driver or employer?

About three months ago I was delivering pizza in my own vehicle and struck a bicyclist at a crosswalk. There was a witness that said the bicyclist had stopped before entering the crosswalk and I was issued a ticket. The bicyclist had to be taken away in an ambulance due to a knee injury.My... View More

Brendan Michael Kelly
Brendan Michael Kelly
answered on Nov 20, 2018

You as the driver are responsible for the accident and the lawyer is likely to come after the pizza place to have them recover as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Real Estate Law for Nebraska on
Q: I found out my name & my sibling name was added to parents home deed, we didn't sign anything. Should I worry?

They live in the home & it's only valued at under $11k. There's no mortgage. The concerns are: we didn't sign anything to agree to this; they are financially unstable; have large medical bills & we don't know if they pay taxes or insure it. Could we be held liable if... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 28, 2018

Depends how it's added. May be good or not. I think you need to consult an attorney for the way it should be that would be best.

If you and sib are tenants by the entireties with right of survivorship" it can be good but may have consequences. Speak to an attorney.

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