Car Wrecks, Job Injuries, & Personal Injuries – Special Emphasis on Traumatic Brain Injuries
About Stephen L. Gerdes
Steve Gerdes is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Nebraska College of Law. He has over 45 years of trial experience and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Take advantage of his decades of experience in helping people with injuries.
A Leader Among Trial Lawyers
He is a member of the American Association for Justice and served on the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys from 2007 through 2o22. He is also a member of the Brain Injury Association and the North American Brain Injury Society and is a former board member of the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska. For your brain injury or personal injury case, make the smart choice and contact Steve Gerdes.
Experience that Matters
Mr. Gerdes gives frequent presentations to other lawyers on the trial of personal injury cases and in particular the handling of cases for people with traumatic brain injury. He has made presentations on brain injuries to the Brain Injury Association, the North American Brain Injury Society, and trial attorney associations in Nebraska, Iowa, Utah, Louisiana, and Ohio. His presentations include:
- Post-Concussion Syndrome or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
- Representing the Plaintiff at Deposition, Defense Medical Exam, and Trial
- Seizure Disorders
- Mild Brain Injury Cases in Workers’ Compensation
- Direct Examination of the Neurologist and other Medical Experts
- PET Scans
- Migraine Headaches Caused by Trauma to the Brain
- Visual and Balance Disorders
- Working with Neuro-Optometrists in TBI Cases
- The Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) and Brain Injury
Other Background in TBI and Personal Inury Law
Mr. Gerdes was co-chairman of “Traumatic Brain Injury: A Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s Perspective” held in Omaha in 1996. He is the co-author with Samuel Mehr M.D. of “Medicolegal Aspects of PET Scans,” which appeared in the medical journal, Neurorehabilitation, in 2001.
A Personal Injury Attorney Connected to the Community
Mr. Gerdes is actively involved in the community. He holds local, regional, and national positions with the United States Tennis Association and serves regularly as the referee of local, regional, collegiate, and national tennis tournaments. Until 2024, he was the senior editor of Friend at Court, the tennis rulebook for the United States.
He was the Youth Exchange Officer for Rotary District 5650, which includes Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska for eight years. In that capacity, he found places for Midwestern high school students in countries around the world and found host schools for foreign students in this area. His family has frequently hosted exchange students. He served as President of South Central Rotary Youth Exchange (2018-2019) and was president of the North American Youth Exchange (2021-2023).
Network (network for Rotary Youth Exchange in all of North America) from 2021-2023. He served as chair of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (accreditation organization for US youth exchange programs) from 2022-2023. Mr. Gerdes is the President of the Omaha Sister Cities Association and was on the board of the American Friends of Asian Rural Institute for over ten years. He is Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee of his church and is the chair of the Association of Conference Ministers of the United Church of Christ.
Family
Mr. Gerdes and his wife have three adult children, one of whom is a survivor of traumatic brain injury. He has a grandson who was born with a genetic defect that places him on the autism spectrum. He works closely with his son and daughter-in-law to see their son gets the care needed so he can become independent. His prioritizes his family values and will uphold them in your personal injury case when handling your sensitive and confidential information.
Mission
Steve Gerdes views helping injured persons as his calling. It is his ministry. This means not only providing top-notch legal representation but also providing the emotional support people with injuries require and helping them find the professionals best qualified to help them recover as fully as possible from their injuries.
For an exceptional relationship with a lawyer in your time of need, Steve Gerdes is the choice.
Car Accident Attorney; Auto Accident Lawyer FAQs in Omaha, NE
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Car Accident Attorney in Omaha, NE?
The Law Office of Stephen L. Gerdes handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless compensation is recovered. A one-third fee is common for personal injury cases in Omaha, NE.
How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Omaha, NE?
Nebraska law generally allows four years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit, but acting promptly helps preserve critical evidence.
What Happens If I Am Partially at Fault for a Car Accident in Nebraska?
Nebraska follows comparative negligence law, so compensation may be reduced by a victim's percentage of fault, but recovery can still be possible. An Omaha, NE, car accident attorney can evaluate how fault may affect a specific claim.
Why Should I Avoid Accepting the First Insurance Settlement Offer?
Insurance companies typically make initial lowball offers. Accepting early may mean giving up the right to additional compensation before the full extent of injuries is known.
What Should I Look for When Choosing a Car Accident Lawyer in Omaha, NE?
Victims should look for trial experience, personal attention, and membership in recognized legal associations. Stephen L. Gerdes provides car accident representation in Omaha, NE, with over 45 years of trial experience.
To request an initial consultation, call (402) 393-1435.