Law Office Of Eric R Chandler, PC, LLO

read moreEric Chandler is an experienced attorney and former criminal prosecutor whose experience of representing both plaintiffs and defendants gives him unique insight into how each of his client's cases should be handled. Mr. Chandler is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association, American Bar Association and Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. He has also been recognized as a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, as well as a recipient of The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Attorney Award.

read moreWe have all heard the term "whiplash". Whiplash is one of, if not the most, common diagnoses given out in the emergency room following an accident. Whiplash is a diagnosis for a neck strain defined by the Mayo Clinic as "a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip". Whiplash is usually associated with a rear-end car accident, but can also occur as the result of other trauma. If you have received a diagnosis of whiplash, make sure you keep an eye on your symptoms and follow through with your physician's instructions for treatment, as often times an initial diagnosis of whiplash in the ER will later turn out to be a more serious injury such as a herniated disc.

read moreAlthough very similar to other motor vehicle accidents, injury claims stemming from motorcycle accidents are different if for no other reason than the bias that often goes with driving a motorcycle. One of the first six-figure motorcycle injury claims our office handled back in 2008 involved a driver who was badly injured by another driver who turned in front of him at an intersection. The insurance company for the at-fault party initially denied this client's claim, and he was turned down by multiple attorneysbefore finally retaining our office.

read moreIn any significant car accident there is the risk of sustaining a head injury. Unfortunately, injuries to the head often go undiagnosed in the time period immediately following an accident. The nature and extent of a traumatic brain injury can be difficult to determine, especially right after the trauma has occurred. Often symptoms do not fully manifest for days if not weeks or months following the incident that led to injury. With any injury claim, but especially with any claim involving injuries to your head and/or spine, it is important to wait until you are fully aware of what your injuries are before you even attempt to negotiate a settlement.

read moreContact the Omaha Auto Accident law firm, The Law Office of Eric R. Chandler, P.C., L.L.O., to arrange a free consultation and commence investigation of your injuries. We can come to you if you can't travel, or meet clients at our downtown Omaha office, including evenings and weekends. Motor vehicle personal injury lawsuits are filed by people who are injured due to the negligence of someone else. In general, a motor vehicle personal injury action is similar to other personal injury actions in that the goal is to determine who was responsible and to compel the responsible party to compensate the injured person for the losses sustained.

read moreThe most common injury suffered in a car accident is an injury to the spine, or the muscles and ligaments surrounding it. More than half our clients who have been injured as the result of a motor vehicle accident have suffered some type of injury to their neck or back. Back injuries can be debilitating. Getting the correct treatment at the right time can go a long way toward your recovery and how fast it occurs. If you have suffered a back injury from a car accident, or some other type of accident, it is important to communicate with your doctors and therapists to ensure you have a proper diagnosis, and that your treatment is being handled correctly.

read moreOur office specializes in personal injury and criminal defense law. We are focused on helping individuals who have suffered injuries as the result of an accident or are facing criminal prosecution. In Nebraska, there was one car accident every 17 minutes in 2013. Over 16,000 people were injured in a car accident and 211 people were killed as a result. Many of these accidents were not simply "accidents", but were the result of negligence on behalf of at least one driver involved. A significant number were caused by drivers who were operating their motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and it is estimated that even a greater number were caused by texting or use of cell phones while driving.

read moreDriving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, drinking and driving), is the act of operating a car, or other motorized vehicle, after having consumed enough alcohol to impair your reflexes and/or judgment. Receiving aD.U.I.in Nebraskainitiates two separate processes with two separate governing authorities. The first is criminal prosecution under the enacted D.U.I. statutes and ordinances. Criminal penalties for D.U.I. can include jail, a fine, probation, license revocation, or any combination of the four.