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Need To Know Legal Issues

Get injury lawyer help now for many of the following injury issues.

Injury lawyers that are experienced in representing catastrophic injuries include things such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, eye injuries, neurological disorders, severe burns, accidental amputation, and multiple fractures. Victims of catastrophic injuries may suffer from a loss of movement or sensation. They may lose their ability to communicate or have impaired cognitive abilities.

The catastrophic injury may adversely impact the victim's respiration or circulation. Other body systems such as the gastrointestinal system and the urinary system may also be negatively affected by these injuries.

Managing catastrophic injuries can be complicated and require the assistance of a multitude of healthcare professionals. Victims may require the services of healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, counselors, and therapists. The long-term costs of services such as these can be astronomical, and most victims are not financially prepared to meet these expenses. A catastrophic injuries attorney can help victims ensure they receive the monetary damages they deserve.

Nebraska Legal Overview: Council Bluffs

The Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area is defined by the Census Bureau as covering five counties in Nebraska and three in Iowa. The five Nebraska counties are Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington County. Nebraska is divided into 12 judicial districts, with each district serving one or more counties. The district courts are the main trial courts with general jurisdiction. Each county also has county courts with limited jurisdiction. Listed below are the main Nebraska cities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.

To locate an attorney and find more legal information in your area, click on any of the following links:

Top Nebraska cities for Legal Issues:

Omaha
Plattsmouth
Bellevue
Papillion
Wahoo
Blair

Nebraska/Council Bluffs Laws That are Trending

Current Law Topics People are Talking About in the Nebraska and Council Bluffs Area:

1. Douglas County, which includes Omaha, comes under the 4th Judicial District. The Douglas County District Court, located in Omaha, has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases filed in the county. The Douglas County Court has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims not exceeding $3,500, and probate cases. Saunders County is served by the 5th Judicial District. The 2nd Judicial district covers Cass and Sarpy counties. Washington County is served by the 6th Judicial District Court located in the city of Blair.

2. The family of Jeremiah Williams, who was crushed to death by a tree branch that fell on him, has agreed to a settlement offer made by the city of Omaha and other defendants in the $3 million wrongful death lawsuit.

3. A discrimination lawsuit filed against the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services and two officials by Mike Hoover is about to be taken up by a federal court. The lawsuit alleges that plaintiff’s supervisor Amy Archuleta discriminated against him and other male employees.

Nebraska/Council Bluffs Courthouses and Courts Links

Douglas County District Court
Douglas County Court
Nebraska Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court - District of Nebraska – Omaha Division
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Other Legal Information for Council Bluffs

Trending Legal Topics: Appeals against trial court verdicts in all these counties must be filed with the Nebraska Court of Appeals. The intermediate appellate court convenes in panels comprised of three judges, and hears oral arguments all over the state. The Nebraska Supreme Court is the court of last resort. Federal cases in these counties have to be filed with the Omaha Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. Federal appeals in Nebraska go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.