Chandler Conway, PC, LLO

06/02/2026

"I already had back problems before the accident. Do I still have a case?"

This is one of the most common questions we hear after a car accident.

Many people assume that because they had a prior injury, arthritis, neck pain, back pain, or another medical condition before the crash, they cannot recover compensation. Fortunately, that's often not true.

Under Nebraska law, an at-fault driver may still be responsible if an accident caused a new injury or worsened a pre-existing condition.

In fact, many injury victims aren't in perfect health before an accident occurs. The important question is whether the crash made the condition worse, increased pain, required additional treatment, or affected daily life in a new way.

Unfortunately, insurance companies often try to use pre-existing conditions as a reason to minimize or deny injury claims. That's why proper medical documentation and understanding your legal rights are so important.

If you've been injured in a Nebraska car accident and have questions about how a prior injury may affect your claim, we're happy to help.

📞 Free Consultation: (402) 933-6858

Read our full article here:
https://chandlerconway.com/pre-existing-conditions-personal-injury-nebraska/

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Helping injured people across Omaha, Nebraska, and Iowa.

Injured in an accident but had a pre-existing condition? Learn how Nebraska law treats pre-existing injuries in personal injury claims and what it means for compensation.

05/27/2026

After a car accident, many people focus on the damage to their vehicle — but the medical records created after the crash are often what truly determine the strength and value of a personal injury claim.

Emergency room records, MRI findings, surgical reports, physical therapy notes, and specialist evaluations can all become critical evidence in a Nebraska injury case. Insurance companies carefully review these records when deciding whether to accept, deny, or challenge a claim.

Even treatment gaps that happen for completely understandable reasons — like work obligations, insurance delays, or trying to “tough it out” — are often used against injured people.

Our latest blog explains:
✔ What medical records matter most after an accident
✔ Why early treatment documentation is important
✔ How imaging studies and surgery records affect claims
✔ Why consistency in treatment matters
✔ How injury lawyers use medical evidence to build strong cases

If you were injured in a Nebraska car accident and have questions about your rights, Chandler Conway offers free consultations.

📞 (402) 933-6858

Serving injured clients throughout Omaha and Nebraska.

Read the full article here: https://chandlerconway.com/what-medical-records-matter-most-in-nebraska-personal-injury-claim/

05/11/2026

After a car accident, the insurance company may contact you very quickly — sometimes within days — offering a settlement check before you even know how serious your injuries really are.

That quick money can be tempting when:

Medical bills are piling up;
You are missing work; and
You just want the stress to be over.

But accepting an early settlement and signing a release can permanently prevent you from recovering additional compensation later — even if your injuries turn out to be much more serious than you first thought.

We often see situations where:
• Neck or back pain later becomes a herniated disc injury;
• Concussion symptoms worsen over time;
• Physical therapy turns into surgery; or
• Future treatment becomes necessary months after the crash.

Many people also do not realize that a Nebraska injury claim may involve much more than just current medical bills, including:
✔ Future medical care
✔ Lost wages
✔ Pain and suffering
✔ Permanent injuries
✔ Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage issues

Insurance companies are not necessarily trying to help you “move on” — they are often trying to close the claim before the full value of the case is known.

Before signing anything after a Nebraska car accident, make sure you fully understand your injuries, your rights, and the potential long-term impact of the crash.

You can read more here:

Injured in a Nebraska car accident? Learn why accepting an early insurance settlement offer could hurt your claim and what to know before signing a release.

05/01/2026

What Happens If the Other Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance?

Car accidents are stressful enough—but finding out the at-fault driver has little or no insurance can make things even more confusing.

The good news: you may still have options.

In Nebraska, every auto policy includes uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. That means your own insurance can step in when the other driver can’t fully cover your injuries.

But these cases aren’t always simple. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

👉 Uninsured vs. underinsured matters
There’s a big difference between no coverage and not enough coverage—and it affects how your claim is handled.

👉 Your claim may be against your own insurance
UM/UIM claims are made through your policy, which can sometimes lead to disputes over value.

👉 Medical bills don’t wait
Treatment often starts before fault or coverage is sorted out, so understanding how bills get paid is important.

👉 Fault can still impact your recovery
Nebraska law still allows compensation to be reduced if you’re partially at fault in UM and UIM claims.

👉 Hit-and-run accidents fall into this category too
But they require quick reporting and strong documentation.

Bottom line:
Just because the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance doesn’t mean you’re out of options. But how you handle things early on can make a big difference.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident and has questions, we’re always available to help.

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04/21/2026

Last Friday, April 17th, our team at Chandler | Conway, PC, LLO had the privilege of chairing and presenting at a Continuing Legal Education seminar at the University of Nebraska College of Law.

The program—“Turning Good Cases Into Great Recoveries”—brought together attorneys from across Nebraska to focus on advanced strategies for representing people injured in accidents.

Throughout the day, we covered:
• Finding overlooked sources of recovery in personal injury cases
• Effective negotiation and mediation strategies
• Insights from the defense perspective
• Presenting cases with credibility in court
• Preparing cases for maximum value

A sincere thank you to the outstanding presenters who shared their time and expertise: Sean Conway, Matt Lathrop, Karen Bailey, Hon. Jeffrey J. Lux, Rob Keith, and Dr. Jack Stark.

We’re proud to contribute to the legal community and to continue sharpening the strategies that help our clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, call our office or visit us online today to find out what options you have.

03/04/2026

Did you know?

People injured as passengers in a car accident often have some of the strongest legal claims under Nebraska law.

Because passengers typically did not cause the crash, they may be able to pursue compensation for:

• medical expenses
• lost wages
• pain and suffering
• long-term injury impacts

Passenger claims can sometimes involve multiple drivers and insurance policies, which is why understanding your rights early is important.

Learn more about passenger injury claims in Nebraska here:
https://chandlerconway.com/passenger-injury-claims-nebraska-car-accidents/

Give us a call at (402) 933-6858 or visit us online for more information.

Injured as a passenger in a Nebraska car accident? Learn your rights, who pays, and how to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain.

02/24/2026

Is the insurance company spying on me?

After a car accident, many people are surprised to learn how aggressively insurance companies investigate claims.

Yes - they often:
-Monitor public social media
-Hire private investigators
-Request years of prior medical records
-Compare therapy notes line by line

What they can't do is invade your home, hack accounts, or access private records without authorization.

We break down what injury surveillance looks like in Omaha personal injury cases - an how to protect yourself.

Read here (estimated 8 min. read time)
https://chandlerconway.com/insurance-investigation-nebraska-car-accidents/

If you have questions about how an insurer is handling your injury claim, we are happy to talk.

Learn how insurance companies investigate claims after accidents in Nebraska and how a personal injury attorney at Chandler Conway can help protect you.

10/14/2025

Congratulations to Andrea! Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

✨ Meet our 2025 Youth of the Year candidate from our Henry Davis Bryan Middle Boys & Girls Club. ✨ Congratulations to Andrea C. on being named the Bryan Middle Club Youth of the Year! With support from her corporate sponsor Chandler Conway, PC, LLO, Andrea will go on to compete at our organizati...

08/15/2025

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Have questions about your personal injury claim? Discover answers to the most common injury claim FAQs and schedule a free consultation with Chandler Conway today.

12/05/2024

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GM has recalled another 461,839 vehicles due to a defect in the transmission that may result in the rear wheels locking up.