Being a good driver requires you to be responsible. You obey the speed limit, you aren’t reckless, and you pay attention to your blind spots.
But part of being a responsible driver is being a knowledgeable driver; after all, knowledgeable drivers know and obey the rules.
Unfortunately, some people know the rules, flout them, and then cause an accident where you suffer an injury.
However, if they’ve broken Nebraska’s driving laws, then you at least might be able to get some compensation for your injuries. Just because the other driver wasn’t following the rules doesn’t mean that you can’t find justice in the end.
Specific Rules in Nebraska
The regulations in Nebraska are all worth knowing, but these are some particularly important ones.
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Seatbelts: All riders have to wear seatbelts in the front part of the car. In the backseat, riders 18 and older don’t have to wear seatbelts, and kids from the ages of 6 to 17 can wear adult seat belts in the backseat.
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Drunk driving: In Nebraska, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more means that you’re driving drunk. If you’re convicted, even for a first-time offense, you’ll need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your car.
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Open container laws: Drivers and passengers in Nebraska aren’t allowed to have open containers of alcohol in any part of the passenger area. Closed containers of alcohol can be transported in the passenger area.
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Distracted driving: Nebraska doesn’t have a an overall ban on using handheld devices while driving, though there are a few important exceptions. Drivers in Nebraska are never allowed to text while driving. Additionally, drivers under 18 aren’t allowed to use handheld devices at all (unless it’s a 911 emergency).
Drunk Driving Laws and Your Nebraska Auto Accident
If these rules aren’t followed, catastrophes can occur. For example, you could be on a Nebraska highway and you could get hit by a driver whose blood alcohol concentration was 0.15.
That’s far higher than the legal limit, and the accident might injure you badly. In that case, the driver may be liable for your accident, and he may have to pay for damages.
Nebraska is a tort (otherwise known as at-fault) state, which means that when an accident occurs in Nebraska, the driver who is negligent is the one who has to pay damages.
In other words, in order to file a successful claim, you have to prove that the other driver was liable.
Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
The question of who is liable might seem simple in cases like this, but keep in mind that the person you file a claim against will be putting up a fight.
A clear case may become complicated, and it can be tough to keep track of all of the moving parts.
That’s why it’s so helpful to contact a personal injury attorney. You’ll probably have many questions and encounter a lot of conflicting information, and the attorney will be able to answer them with his or her legal expertise.
Moreover, since you’re still recovering from your injury, it might make sense to hire an experienced attorney to take over your case and argue on your behalf.
An experienced personal injury attorney will work tirelessly to help you get the compensation you need so that you can recover, both in body and in spirit.
