The descriptions provided below may help you understand legal terms and insurance terms as they are frequently used in letters or conversations about personal injury accidents. The definitions do not include every possible meaning of the terms being described. Accept Liability – Accepting Responsibility. This means an insurance company is willing to pay a claim. Adjudicate – Settle by court decree. Requires going to…
Negligence Claims in Nebraska In Nebraska, each driver is required to use appropriate care when driving. When a driver fails to drive with the required care, it can lead to a legal claim to compensate injury victims for their damages. Elements of a motor vehicle negligence claim The driver’s duty to use appropriate care and obey traffic regulations at all times Breach of the…
Coverage For My Nebraska Car Accident Sometimes the circumstances of the accident raised questions about whether or not a loss is insured and whether you will be able to make a successful injury claim. Every successful injury claim after a motor vehicle accident involves Negligence and an at-fault driver or vehicle owner. Negligence occurs when a driver fails to drive with the proper degree…
Ride Share Injury Claims In Nebraska There are several additional hazards of using rideshare companies above the risks associated with using traditional taxis. I know that young people do not frequently call regular cabs anymore. Uber and Lift are much less expensive than traditional cabs, but the more that they drive in Nebraska and get involved in accidents, the more problems are apparent. Some…
How to be a Good Client There are many things you need to do after a car accident. It helps to have an injury attorney to help keep you going the right direction but there are many things you should still be aware of. One of the first hurdles that you will have to get past before you can make a successful claim is…
What Is Your Financial Responsibility? Motor vehicle accidents cause many hardships. In a matter of seconds, your life can be changed for the worse, temporarily or even permanently. It costs money to repair or replace your car and to obtain temporary transportation If you do not have your normal means of transportation you will be stuck renting a car at considerable cost or you…
Determining Fault for a Car Accident In order to make an injury claim for pain and suffering after a car accident, it is necessary to be able to prove that the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence. Establishing fault for an accident is necessary to get compensation for accident victims because whoever caused the accident is usually responsible to pay for damages. This…
Safe Driving in Ice and Snow I used to expect most of our business as a motor vehicle accident law firm would be from winter accidents. Although there is an increase in the number of accidents in the winter months, the biggest factor contributing to accidents any time of year is operator error and inattentive driving. There are several things that all drivers should…
The Car Accident Attorney with the Experience You Need When you or a family member has been injured in a car accident you need a tough experienced advocate on your side. Don’t let a negligent driver hurt you then get taken advantage of by their insurance company. Steven Montag can help you get the compensation you deserve. If you hire a lawyer do you…
Liens on Personal Injury Claims The term lien is a legal term that most people are probably not even familiar with. If you have ever dealt with a lien it may have been related to a claim for money when there is a dispute with a mechanic or with someone who worked on your house. There are similarities between injury liens and with other…
Your Car Accident Lawyer In Lincoln Nebraska Your health and quality of life can be harmed very quickly by a motor vehicle accident. Even a small accident can cause you to lose time from work or cause you to lose your job. Major accidents cause great pain and suffering and can be life-changing events. After you are injured in a life-changing accident, you will be…
Lincoln Nebraska Auto Accidents Lawyer Steven A. Montag is a veteran personal injury attorney who has been in Lincoln Nebraska since 1998. His Lincoln office is conveniently located at 985 South 27th Street. He represents injury victims all across Nebraska. Mr. Montag has a wide range of experience as an auto accident lawyer representing injury victims. If you or someone you know has been…
What the Montag Law Office can do for you After you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident in Nebraska it can be an overwhelming experience. You may feel depressed and frustrated. It is normal to worry about your health and money after an accident. You do not want to be uncertain about how to hold the at-fault driver and their…
Hire Steve Montag, Your Nebraska Injury Lawyer Delayed onset of symptoms is normal Often you do not know how badly you were injured until days or even weeks after an accident. At the scene of an accident, you are excited and the adrenaline is flowing. Even if you were cut and bleeding, you may not notice that you were injured until you have time…
Accident Injury Lawyer for Nebraska Steven A. Montag, a top accident injury lawyer in Lincoln Nebraska is dedicated to helping injured people. Motor vehicle accident injury claims are the focus of his entire practice. In Lincoln and all across Nebraska hundreds of accidents happen on most days. A motor vehicle accident can cause many problems You will have transportation problems because your vehicle has…
Steven Montag - Your Lincoln Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorney An enjoyable motorcycle ride will end quickly if a negligent driver crashes with you. Don’t let a motorcycle accident ruin your health or your finances. A Lincoln motorcycle accident lawyer can solve many of the problems caused by your accident. Riding a motorcycle in Lincoln or anywhere else in Nebraska should be fun. Unfortunately, no…
Auto Accidents Requiring a Nebraska Car Accident Attorney The Nebraska Department of Transportation reported that there were 218 fatal crashes in 2016. That is 1 fatality every 40 hours on Nebraska roads. The same year, there were a total of 22,434 reported collisions in Nebraska. They resulted in 12,262 injuries or 48 injuries each day. With so many accidents occurring in Nebraska each year,…
Steven Montag Is Dedicated to Helping Injured People Since 1998 The Montag Law Office exclusively represents people who have been injured in Nebraska motor vehicle accidents. Steven Montag’s practice includes Omaha Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska and all of the state of Nebraska. Mr. Montag is a well known personal injury lawyer who has helped thousands of people get the compensation they deserve for their injuries. …