Not sure which attorney to choose? Our directory can connect you with a verified mesothelioma specialist who serves Nebraska. There's no cost, no obligation, and your information is 100% confidential.
Paul Danziger is a Board Certified trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience exclusively representing mesothelioma patients and asbestos victims. He has helped recover over $2 billion in compensation for patients and their families, often securing settlements in as little as 60 days without filing a lawsuit.
Rod De Llano is a dedicated mesothelioma trial lawyer and partner at Danziger & De Llano, LLP. With decades of experience in asbestos litigation, he has helped thousands of mesothelioma patients and their families pursue compensation through trust fund claims, settlements, and jury verdicts.
Michelle Whitman is a mesothelioma attorney dedicated to representing asbestos victims and their families. She works closely with patients nationwide to pursue maximum compensation through asbestos trust fund claims and litigation.
We are expanding our directory coverage in Nebraska. Our featured national partners serve mesothelioma patients in all 50 states.
Choosing the right attorney for your mesothelioma case is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Here's what to look for:
Choose an attorney who focuses specifically on mesothelioma and asbestos litigation — not a general personal injury attorney. Mesothelioma cases involve specialized knowledge of asbestos exposure history, medical evidence, and trust fund filing procedures.
Ask about their case results. Experienced mesothelioma attorneys have recovered millions for individual clients. Look for a firm that can show documented settlements and verdicts in cases similar to yours.
Over 60 asbestos trust funds hold more than $30 billion for victims. Your attorney should know how to identify and file claims with every trust fund that applies to your exposure history — this can significantly increase total compensation.
Reputable mesothelioma attorneys work on contingency — meaning no fees unless they win your case. Never pay upfront fees or retainers for mesothelioma legal representation.
The best mesothelioma firms can file your case in the jurisdiction that offers the strongest legal protections, which may not be Nebraska. Ask whether they can represent you nationwide.
Your attorney should come to you — at home, at the hospital, or via video call. Mesothelioma patients shouldn't have to travel. Ask about their consultation process and how they accommodate patients.
Primary data from the CDC WONDER Mortality Database and the Environmental Working Group's Asbestos Nation report shows the scale of mesothelioma in Nebraska and the industrial sites that drove exposure. We pair that with on-site resources for Nebraska patients and families.
Sources: CDC WONDER Mortality Database, EWG Asbestos Nation, ADAO state reports.
Nebraska filing deadlines: 4 years from diagnosis or discovery for personal injury claims, 2 years from date of death for wrongful-death claims. Veterans pursuing claims tied to military service may have additional filing options through VA disability and federal contractor liability.
Nebraska has a four-year statute of limitations from the date of diagnosis or discovery for personal injury claims. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death.
Yes. The large meatpacking operations in Omaha's stockyards district used asbestos insulation in refrigeration systems, boiler rooms, and processing equipment. Workers at Armour, Swift, Cudahy, and other packers were exposed during their employment.
Yes. Union Pacific and other railroads operated major yards and maintenance facilities in Omaha, North Platte, and other Nebraska locations where workers were exposed to asbestos in locomotive insulation, brake shoes, and shop buildings.
We are expanding our directory coverage in Nebraska. National mesothelioma law firms handle cases with Nebraska exposure and can advise on whether to file in Nebraska or another jurisdiction that may be more favorable for your claim.
