Thousands of accidents happen every year on the roadways of Nebraska. Insurance companies are quick to collect premiums and slow to pay out on claims. An individual?s damages include past and future medical/hospital expenses, past and future income loss and past and future pain, suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of bodily function and personal harm. Spouses also have rights to what are called consortium claims for loss of aid, comfort, support, companionship, society and love.

Many insurance companies are able to convince victims of automobile accidents to sign settlement releases which pay only if the medical bills. Victims are entitled to much more. Motorists pay premiums for coverage. Automobile accident victims should not hesitate to seek recovery for all damages incurred as a result of irresponsible drivers.

At Dowd Howard & Corrigan, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss just about any injury situation. If the accident was not your fault and you are truly injured, we would be happy to meet and discuss it with you. The insurance company's owners have an opinion regarding what is reasonable for settlement.

In medicine, there is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. The same is true in the practice of law. You should not hesitate to seek a second opinion beyond what the insurance company believes is a reasonable outcome in your automobile accident case.