Omaha Wrongful Death Lawyer
No lawsuit brings someone back, and no lawyer should pretend otherwise. What a wrongful death case can do is secure your family's future, hold the responsible party publicly accountable, and answer the question that keeps families up at night: how was this allowed to happen? I have pursued justice for Nebraska families against individuals, corporations, school districts, and government entities — including the federal government — and I treat these cases with the gravity they deserve.
How Wrongful Death Claims Work in Nebraska
A Nebraska wrongful death action is brought by the personal representative of the person who died, for the benefit of the surviving spouse and next of kin (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-810). It can recover the financial losses tied to the death and the family's own loss of companionship, comfort, and society. A separate survival action can address the losses your loved one suffered before death. These claims work together, and structuring them correctly matters.
The Deadline Is Short and Unforgiving
Nebraska wrongful death actions must generally be filed within two years of the death (§ 30-810) — half the time allowed for ordinary injury claims — and claims against government entities carry additional notice requirements that run even faster. Grieving families understandably put legal questions off; the law does not accommodate that. A consultation now preserves choices you can still decline later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Nebraska?
The claim is filed by the personal representative of the deceased person's estate, for the exclusive benefit of the surviving spouse and next of kin, under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-810.
How long does my family have to file?
Generally two years from the date of death under § 30-810 — significantly shorter than Nebraska's four-year deadline for ordinary injury claims. Claims involving government entities have additional, faster notice requirements.
What can a wrongful death case recover?
The financial losses caused by the death — support, services, and more — plus the family's loss of companionship and comfort. A related survival action can address what your loved one endured before death. No fee is charged unless the case is won.
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When negligence takes a life, families deserve answers and accountability. I've recovered more than $23,000,000 for injured Nebraskans, with 39 verified five-star client reviews and a firm voted Best of Omaha for personal injury law in 2025 and 2026. My job is to take the stress off your shoulders, take up the shield for your family, and fight for every dollar you're owed.
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