Chandler Conway, PC, LLO

07/14/2026

Can an accident cause ringing in your ears?

Many people are surprised to learn that tinnitus—the persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing in the ears—can develop after a car accident, head injury, workplace accident, or other traumatic event. For some, it becomes a long-term condition that affects sleep, concentration, and everyday life.

Bloomberg recently published an informative article about the growing awareness of tinnitus, why it has been so difficult to treat, and the new research giving hope to many who live with it.

If you've experienced persistent ringing in your ears after an accident, don't ignore it. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider and keep a record of your symptoms.

👉 Read the full Bloomberg article here: "740 Million People Are Living With a Condition They Rarely Talk About" by Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg News.

Tinnitus has baffled doctors and burdened sufferers for centuries. The notion that patients should just live with it is beginning to fade.

07/06/2026

Should You Send a Demand Letter to the Insurance Company Right After a Car Accident?

The answer is... usually not.

One of the most common mistakes we see is people trying to settle their injury claim before they fully understand the extent of their injuries.

A demand letter isn't just a request for money—it's your opportunity to tell the complete story of your case and how your injuries have impacted your life. A strong demand should include:
✅ How the accident happened
✅ Evidence showing who was at fault
✅ Medical records and bills
✅ Lost wages
✅ How the injury has affected your daily life
✅ Future medical care, when applicable

In many cases, waiting until you're either fully healed or you've reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) allows you to present a much stronger claim because your future medical needs and long-term limitations are clearer.

That said, every case is different. Sometimes an early demand is the right strategy, particularly when insurance policy limits or other legal issues are involved. That's why having an experienced personal injury attorney evaluate your situation can make a significant difference.

If you've been injured in Nebraska, we've put together a new post explaining:
• What a demand letter is
• What should be included
• When you should (and shouldn't) send one
• Common mistakes that can reduce the value of your claim

📖 Read the full article to learn more: https://chandlerconway.com/demand-letter-nebraska-personal-injury/

If you have questions about an injury claim, we're always happy to discuss your options during a free consultation.

Learn what a demand letter is in a Nebraska personal injury case, what it includes, when to send it, and how insurance companies respond.

06/25/2026

"We just need a quick recorded statement."

If you've been involved in a car accident, you've probably heard something like this from an insurance adjuster.

What many people don't realize is that, in Nebraska, you are generally not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company.

Insurance companies often request recorded statements shortly after a crash—sometimes before you've seen a doctor, spoken with an attorney, or even had time to fully understand what happened. Unfortunately, statements made during those early conversations can later be used to dispute fault, question injuries, or reduce the value of a claim.

Before agreeing to a recorded statement:

✔ Know who is asking for it
✔ Stick to facts you know for certain
✔ Avoid guessing or speculating
✔ Consider speaking with an attorney first

The days following a crash can be overwhelming, but understanding your rights can help protect your claim and your future.

Learn more by reading our latest article: https://chandlerconway.com/recorded-statement-insurance-adjuster-nebraska/

If you've been injured in a Nebraska car accident and have questions about dealing with insurance companies, Chandler|Conway offers free consultations.

📞 (402) 933-6858

Do you have to give a recorded statement after a car accident in Nebraska? Learn your rights, risks, and how insurance adjusters use statements in injury claims.

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.

🔗 We’ll drop a link to the full article with more details in the comments.

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.