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Q: Want to know if I will be fined for a lapse of insurance or home owners insurance in the state of Nebraska.

I am changing companies and have been told that I have to have continuous coverage on my auto and home insurance. Is this correct for the state of Nebraska?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You have to have "proof of financial responsibility" for your vehicles, which for most people, means that they have to have vehicle liability insurance (auto insurance) on the vehicle at least at the statutory minimums at all times. There are some exceptions that you can read about on... View More

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Q: I purchased a vehicle from a dealer didn’t know it is total loss! I had to do carfax in order to find it
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 11, 2023

Obtaining a CarFax or similar report before purchasing a used car has become so common now, it is virtually expected.

When your mechanic did your pre-purchase inspection, did he report anything wrong with it affecting its operation?

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Nebraska on
Q: With commercial auto insurance (both parties commercial vehicles) is loss of use covered?

Garbage man hit my equipment trailer that I use daily. I had no choice but to rent one and it’s been over a year and at faults insurance still has paid out a dime. It took them 8 mo to deem a total loss and now only wants to pay for 14 days of rental fees and no loss of use. I’ve spent nearly... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 30, 2021

A Nebraska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, it could depend on the terms of the policy. Vehicle property damages are generally limited to parts/labor for repairs or market value for geographic region, with rental for a limited and... View More

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Q: Insurance company for the at fault party is refusing to pay for damages resulting in their insured being at fault.

My company’s utility trailer,that is essential to operate my business, was totaled by garbage truck. It was a hit and run. It’s been nearly a year and the at faults insurance is refusing to pay anything but a small fraction of the money my business is out. They refuse to show any paperwork for... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Aug 19, 2021

If you were in a motor vehicle collision and the other insurance company is offering to pay less than the damages, then it may be time to retain an attorney and pursue legal action for the damages. The Court will generally order the party to pay reasonably related damages. The party not at fault... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Sexual Harassment for Nebraska on
Q: Can I get the school district to pay for outside counseling for my daughter, after being sexual harassed by a teacher?

The teacher is being investigated by the police, he has resigned and admitted to his wrongdoing. Charges have not been filed yet.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 9, 2021

Maybe. Contact an attorney to assist with the case. This could potentially be a service offered or a term of a settlement agreement.

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Q: I just got served a summons praecipe. Do I contact the lawyer or the hospital to make arrangements?

The insurance company was suppose to pay the hospital. It was due to an accident

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 14, 2015

Best bet is to ask the lawyer handling your case.

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