Experienced Civil Litigation in Nebraska
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At Husker Law we have extensive experience and a high reputation when it comes to representing people, families and businesses in a variety of civil litigation situations. From knowing state and federal law inside and out to practicing it in the courtroom for years, our civil litigation attorneys are here to provide you the best legal advice and options you can find, at a price you can afford.
Our team works directly with clients to investigate every angle and possible outcome of a case to put together a legal strategy that will give you your best possible outcome. Our civil litigation lawyers are thorough, understanding and detail-oriented so when it comes to the intricacies and complexities of your situation, Husker Law is here to help. Whether you’ve suffered a financial loss, injury or other type of damage due to someone else’s wrongful or negligent conduct, Husker Law is on your side and ready to fight for the justice you deserve.
What Is Civil Litigation?
Litigation is how we define legal proceedings, including:
- Pre-trial procedures
- Investigation
- Discovery
- Hearings
- Trial proceedings
- Judgment enforcement
- Appeals
Civil cases deal with non-criminal circumstances. In other words, they do not involve a criminal offense. Civil cases can include injuries from a car accident, a homeowner suing a contractor for a poorly remodeled kitchen, a worker suing their employer after an unnecessary life altering injury and more. Sometimes a civil litigation may result from a criminal action, but these cases would be tried separately.
Some common examples of civil cases include:
- Personal injury
- Wrongful death
- Medical malpractice
- Class action lawsuits
- Defamation, libel, and slander
- Intellectual property disputes
- Breach of contract
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Real estate litigation
- Employment and labor disputes
- Family law and divorce
In a civil trial, the person, or party, who suffers the loss is called the “plaintiff.” The person, or party, who caused the loss is called the “defendant.” In a trial, the plaintiff is trying to gain financial compensation for their losses.
Damages in Civil Litigation Cases
Unlike a criminal case where prosecutors may pursue incarceration or other punishments, the outcome of a civil case is financial compensation for alleged losses. Non-financial compensation may also be recuperated depending on the case. These “compensatory” and “general damages” can come in the form of a defendant paying the plaintiffs medical expenses, compensating them for lost revenue or giving them a sum of money the court has found equal to the plaintiff’s pain and suffering.
Although rare, a civil court can also allow for punitive damages, or damages that go beyond general and compensatory and are intended to punish the defendant. These may be awarded when the court finds egregious negligence, willful or wanton misconduct or intentional injury in the case.
Hire a Civil Litigation Attorney You Can Trust
When hiring a civil litigation lawyer to represent you, it’s important to look for someone with an established reputation and experience dealing with complex cases. At Husker Law, we have years of experience trying a variety of civil cases each with their own intricacies and complexities. And, as much as no two cases are the same, no two clients are either. We offer simple, insightful and honest legal advice that can take the pressure off you and get you the justice you deserve.
To schedule an initial consultation, call our Omaha civil litigation attorneys at (402) 415-2525.