Practice Areas
Personal Injury
When an individual suffers injury because of someone else's negligence, that victim needs representation by an attorney with expertise that can be gained only by actual courtroom experience. Jaeger Law Office has that experience in all facets of personal injury law.
An accident victim is placing a tremendous amount of trust in his or her attorney to help recover damages for all the different types of losses that can accompany an injury - medical bills, loss of wages and future earnings capacity, physical pain and suffering and emotional trauma, disability and disfigurement and loss of consortium and companionship. Jaeger Law Office is prepared to assist the victim to recover all the damages to which he or she is entitled.
Our principal desire is for our clients to return to the lives they enjoyed before they suffered an accident and injuries. To the extent that the best of medical treatment is not able to do that, we work to obtain the only other result that is available to them - fair compensation in the form of a settlement or judgment.
Criminal Law
It can be frightening and intimidating to be charged with a crime. If you are convicted, you could face prison, fines, and end up with a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life. Therefore, if you have been charged with a crime, hiring an effective criminal defense attorney as soon as possible can have a tremendously beneficial impact on the outcome of your case.
Mr. Jaeger has represented individuals charged with a wide array of crimes and guided them through the criminal process. He takes a personal interest in each client and will fight for your rights.
Driving Under the Influence
DUI convictions are reaching record highs in Lincoln. If you are facing a DUI arrest, call Jaeger Law Office for comprehensive DUI representation. Mr. Jaeger provides representation that covers the Administrative License Revocation hearing, pretrial motions, Trial, and post disposition consultation.
Minor in Possession
If you or someone you know has recently received a ticket for MIP or related alcohol offenses, you need an advocate who understands the criminal justice system and can help ensure that you are not unduly punished for a youthful indiscretion.
Family Law
Jaeger Law Office handles several domestic matters relating to marriage and children. We provide representation in dissolution of marriages, drafting separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, adoption, child custody, support, visitation, grandparent visitation and paternity matters.
Landlord & Tenant
The firm assists clients in drafting and reviewing both commercial and residential leases. We represent both tenants and landlords, and we make sure our client receives the full benefits of all rights afforded to them by law.
Workers' Compensation
If you are injured while in the course and scope of you employment you are entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. It is not necessary to prove negligence or fault by the employer. A Workers' Compensation claim is a lawsuit against the employer and thereby its Workers' Compensation insurance Company for statutorily required benefits. Unless a third party was the cause of your injury, Worker's Compensation will be you sole source of recovery.
Generally speaking, injured workers are entitled to the following benefits:
- Payment of medical bills
- Temporary disability benefits
- Permanent partial or total disability benefits
- Vocational rehabilitation benefits, if the worker cannot return to the same job or occupation
- Death benefits, if the worker dies of the work related injury
In most cases, unless there is a dispute about the accident, the insurance company will provide payment of medical bills and temporary disability benefits without much problem. However, unless a Petition is filed, the insurance companies will rarely make a voluntary payment for permanent, partial or total disability benefits. This is where an experienced Workers' Compensation lawyer comes in. He will be able to maximize your recovery and get the full benefits you are entitled to under the law.
Unfortunately, the recoveries in Workers' Compensation claims are not nearly as large as in lawsuits against third parties. This is because the Workers' Compensation system is not fault based. In other words, it is not necessary to prove anyone, including the employer, to be at fault to be entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits.
Nevertheless, it is possible to recover substantial damages in a work related accident, if a third party was at fault in causing the injury. Again, this is where an experienced personal injury lawyer can make the difference between a modest Workers' Compensation award and a substantial third party recovery.
If you have been injured in the course of your employment, please contact us for a free consultation."
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