Obtaining Compensation, Obtaining Justice
Dealing with the death of a family member is one of the most painful experiences that anyone can go through. It can be even more difficult when that death was caused by someone else's negligence.
At the law firm of Sibbernsen & Strigenz in Omaha, Nebraska, our lawyers understand a family's need for answers after a death has occurred. We also understand a family's need for justice. Our attorneys file wrongful death lawsuits for families who have lost a loved one in a fatal car or truck crash, as a result of negligence in a hospital or nursing home, or in another type of accident.
Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases
In Nebraska, there are two main causes of action in a wrongful death case:
- The estate of the deceased person has a right to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering incurred prior to death, funeral expenses and lost income. Our attorneys will hire an economist to project how much money your family member would have earned if he or she had lived a full life.
- The family members have a right to compensation for loss of companionship, loss of services, and for not having that person in their lives any more.
Unlike a criminal court proceeding that can put the responsible party in jail, a wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action that can only address financial issues. However, the civil justice system provides a way for the family to be heard. In some cases, wrongful death lawsuits have led to changes that have helped to prevent other families from going through the same painful experience of losing a loved one.
In Nebraska, you only have two years from the date of your family member's death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Contingency Fee Representation
Our lawyers handle all wrongful death claims on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no attorney fees unless we help you make a recovery.
For more information or to discuss your wrongful death accident with a lawyer at our firm, call 402-415-0704 (866-716-9031 toll-free) or fill out our contact form.
