Lexington, Nebraska

Wrongful death help for Lexington families, by phone.

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About Demerath Law Office

I am Larry Demerath, a Nebraska native, a veteran and a Nebraska farmer. For over 50 years I have represented families in motor vehicle cases, and fatal car accident cases are where my experience counts most.

I have recovered more than $50 million for clients in Nebraska courtrooms, including $1,062,500 in a wrongful death case, $1,025,000 for a passenger killed in a crash and $670,000 after an I-80 crash that killed two children.

I earned my law degree at the University of Nebraska College of Law and I am admitted to the Nebraska State Bar, the federal district court, the 8th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. I handle your case myself, by phone, with no travel and no waiting room. You pay nothing unless I win.

How I help families who lost someone

When a crash takes someone you love, you should not have to fight an insurance company alone. I guide your family through the legal process, protect your rights and pursue the compensation Nebraska law allows.

Investigate the crash, gather evidence and identify key witnesses
Uncover every insurance policy that may apply
Deal with the insurance companies so your family does not have to
File a Nebraska wrongful death claim on your family's behalf
Explain the deadlines that apply to your claim
Seek compensation for funeral and medical expenses, lost income and lost support
Take your case to trial if the insurance company will not pay a fair amount
Answer your questions by phone in plain language
Handle everything on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing unless I win

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Expert help in Lexington, Nebraska for fatal crash injuries

Lexington families know that the highway runs close to home. When a crash takes someone you love on U.S. Route 30, near the interstate, or on a county road, everything stops. Then the questions begin about the other driver, the insurance and the bills. I am Larry Demerath, and I have practiced Nebraska injury law for over 50 years. I help Lexington families learn what happened and what a wrongful death claim can mean. I handle your case by phone, so you never travel. The first call costs nothing, and you pay no fee unless I recover money for your family.

Lexington, Nebraska

Lexington is a city in south central Nebraska, on the Platte River southeast of North Platte. It is the county seat of Dawson County. The Census Bureau counted 10,816 people here in 2023. U.S. Route 30 runs east and west through town, and U.S. Route 283 meets it near downtown and leads to Interstate 80, about three miles south. Nebraska Highway 21 runs north toward Broken Bow. Jim Kelly Field, a small general aviation airport, lies about two miles northwest of town. KRVN radio is based in Lexington.

The town began as a trading post in 1860, and Fort Plum Creek followed in 1864. The city was founded in 1871 as Plum Creek, and it was a Pony Express stop in the 1860s. From 1956 to 1958 the Lexington Red Sox, a Boston Red Sox minor league team, played here and won the 1956 Nebraska State League title. The Union Pacific's Overland Route still runs through town. Freight trains carry grain and beef out of the area.

Work in Lexington has changed with the times. A Sperry New Holland plant closed in 1985 and took 940 jobs with it. Iowa Beef Packers later turned the building into a beef plant, and Tyson Foods bought it in 2001. In November 2025, Tyson announced it would close the plant in January 2026. Families here understand how much one employer can mean.

Visitors come to Lexington for the Dawson County Fair and the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles, which sits just off Interstate 80. Add trucks, farm equipment and travelers passing through, and the roads stay busy at all hours. Lexington Public Schools serve the city, and school buses add to the morning and afternoon traffic. When a crash happens here, neighbors, coworkers and classmates all feel it.

AI illustration: Downtown Lexington Nebraska street with storefronts and a bright blue prairie sky

Events in Lexington

These four events bring neighbors and visitors to Lexington. A crowd on the highway or downtown also means more chances for a serious crash.

Dawson County Fair

The fair includes youth life-skills contests such as cooking, sewing and photography. It also has livestock shows, a carnival, vendors and open-class competitions. Families from across Dawson County bring animals and projects, and many more drive in to enjoy the midway.

AI illustration: Glasses of craft beer and wine on a table with sandhill cranes flying over the Platte River

Platte River Beer, Wine and Spirits Migration Fest

This tasting event features locally made craft beers and regional wines and spirits. The visitor guide says it is timed to the Sandhill Crane migration, when many travelers pass through the Platte River valley. Guests are adults, and many arrive by car.

AI illustration: Stock cars racing around a dirt oval track at Dawson County Raceway at dusk

Sunday stock car races

Racing fans gather at Dawson County Raceway for Sunday stock car races. The visitor guide lists the races among Lexington's regular events. Fans and drivers come from surrounding towns, and traffic leaves the track at about the same time when the checkered flag falls.

AI illustration: Lit-up fire truck and holiday lights on a downtown Lexington street at night

Light up Lexington Christmas Parade

The parade is held downtown. Santa visits, and the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department offers fire truck rides. Children and parents line the street in winter dark, so drivers and walkers share crowded blocks and need to watch for each other.

Event information: Lexington Visitor's Guide, Lexington Visitor's Guide, Lexington Visitor's Guide, Lexington Visitor's Guide. Dates change each year, so check the organizer before you go. The pictures on this page are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs of the events.

How Demerath Law Office can help you in Lexington, Nebraska

When a loved one dies in a crash in Lexington or elsewhere in Dawson County, I start by listening. I want to know about your loved one and what your family needs. Then I look into the crash. I ask for the report, the insurance information and the medical and funeral bills. I explain each step in plain words.

My work is by phone. You do not have to drive to Omaha, and you do not have to leave work or home to meet me. I call you, I tell you what I find, and I answer your questions as often as you need. Lexington is a close community. When a family suffers a loss, people often feel they should not bother anyone with money matters. Please do bother me. Handling the legal side is my job, and it lets your family focus on each other. Take your time on the first call. Short or long, it is up to you. I have handled Nebraska motor vehicle cases for over 50 years. I am a Nebraska native, a farmer and a veteran, so I understand life on the plains and along the Platte.

Nebraska families generally get two years from the date of death to bring a wrongful death claim. That may seem like plenty of time. Yet witnesses move, records get lost and vehicles are repaired or sold. An adjuster may also call soon after the crash. Please do not sign anything or give a recorded statement before you and I have talked. I would rather hear from you now than see you miss a chance later.

I take cases on contingency, so no fee is due unless your case is won. The first conversation is free. I have recovered more than $50 million for Nebraska clients, and I am admitted to the Nebraska State Bar, the federal district court, the 8th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. If you are ready to talk about your family's loss in Lexington, call me at 402-677-5656.

AI illustration: The Platte River near Lexington at sunset with golden grass and a wide Nebraska sky

Fatal car accidents I handle in Lexington

No two fatal crashes are alike. Here are eight kinds I see, and how each can look around Lexington.

Truck crash

Trucks run U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 283 and Interstate 80 near Lexington, and beef and grain shipments add to the load. A fatal truck crash can involve a driver, a carrier and several insurers. Records can be lost, so call early.

Motorcycle crash

Riders cross Nebraska on U.S. Route 30 and quiet county roads in good weather. Drivers pulling out often say they never saw the motorcycle. If you lost a rider, do not accept blame for them before the facts come out.

Drunk driver crash

Families hit by a drunk driver crash are often angry and numb. Police and prosecutors handle the criminal charges. I look after what the family needs, and I can explain where things stand while the court case moves forward.

Head-on collision

On two-lane roads outside Lexington, a drifting driver leaves almost no time to react. Head-on crashes at highway speed are often fatal. Families deserve to know why a vehicle crossed the line, and I work to learn that.

Intersection crash

Highway 283 meets U.S. Route 30 near downtown, and Nebraska Highway 21 joins the network too. Busy crossings can turn deadly in a second. Witness names and any camera footage matter, and both can disappear fast.

Rear-end collision

Traffic can slow quickly where Route 283 runs toward the interstate. A rear-end crash may seem small, but a loaded truck changes that. Phones and vehicle data may help show what happened in the seconds before impact.

Pedestrian or bicycle strike

Lexington has schools, parks and a lively downtown where people walk and bike every day. Drivers do not always look for them, especially in winter dark. If someone you love was struck, please call me before any adjuster.

Single-vehicle or rollover crash

Ice, wind, wet pavement and gravel can send one vehicle off a county road near the Platte River. Even with no other car involved, a family may have questions about the road or the vehicle. I help you look into them.