Columbus, NE – Two People Hurt in Crash on Howard Blvd Near Cubby's
Columbus, NE (May 15, 2026) – A car accident with reported injuries brought emergency units to Howard Boulevard in Columbus on Wednesday evening, May 13. The crash was reported at approximately 8:24 p.m. near Cubby's on Howard Boulevard.
Medical and Columbus fire units responded to the scene following reports of multiple injuries. Two people were hurt in the collision. Authorities have not released details about the severity of injuries or the number of vehicles involved.
The identities of those hurt have not been made public. The accident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts remain with those hurt in this crash as they recover from their injuries.
Types of Damages Available After a Car Accident in Nebraska
After a car accident in Nebraska, injured victims may pursue two broad categories of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages cover direct financial losses, while non-economic damages address the wider personal impact the crash has caused.
Economic damages include all measurable costs tied directly to the crash. Medical bills, emergency treatment, follow-up visits, prescription costs, and any future care needs all fall into this category. If the injuries forced a victim to miss work, lost wages count as economic damages too. In cases where injuries affect a person's ability to perform their job long-term, reduced earning capacity may also factor into the calculation. Keeping organized records of every expense from the moment of the crash forward helps build the strongest possible foundation for a claim.
Non-economic damages cover losses that do not come with a price tag but still affect daily life in real ways. Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of activities, and the emotional burden of recovering from a serious injury all qualify. Nebraska does not impose a cap on non-economic damages in most personal injury cases, meaning victims with significant injuries have room to seek meaningful compensation for these harder-to-quantify losses. A car accident attorney familiar with Nebraska courts can help assess how similar cases have been valued and what range may apply to a specific situation.
Nebraska follows a modified comparative negligence standard. If a court finds that a victim shares some fault for the crash, their compensation gets reduced by that percentage. However, victims found more than 50 percent at fault lose the right to recover damages entirely.
At Harris & Associates, our team has helped injury victims across Nebraska understand their legal options after serious crashes. If you were hurt in a Nebraska accident and want to know what types of compensation may apply to your case, we invite you to reach out.
Contact Harris & Associates at (402) 397-1202. We are ready to review your situation and walk you through your next steps.
Note: This post is based on information obtained from publicly available secondary sources. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, Harris & Associates, P.C, L.L.O has not independently verified all details of the incident reported. If you notice any inaccuracies or missing information, please contact Harris & Associates, P.C, L.L.O so we can promptly review and update the content.
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