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You may have a case, depending on the circumstances of the scooter accident, Was it your fault? Did a car hit you? Were you or the other driver cited?  Did the at fault driver have liability insurance? In addition do the medical records connect the issues you were having with your foot to the scooter accident?  Lots of questions that need to be answered before I can tell you if you have a case.

Yes it is possible to draft a Power of Attorney ("POA") and limit the powers of the agent. This applies to both general POA's as well as healthcare POA's. There are forms online that use could use as a basis for drafting your own POA. However, I would be cautious in using a form you find online as it may not comply with the Nebraska's requirements. There are some POA forms contained within Nebraska statutes: Nebraska Revised Statute 30-4041 for property; and Nebraska Revised Statute 30-3408 for healthcare. In drafting your POA, you need to make sure you are only giving your agent those powers that you want him or her to have. In addition, choose your agent with care. By giving a POA you are giving another person a lot of responsibility and authority by permitting them to make important decisions for you. You may want to consult with an attorney before giving the POA to another person. The attorney can review it to make sure it complies with Nebraska law and that it only does what you want it to do.

Can the officer issue a ticket? Yes, but that doesn't seem likely under the circumstances. The citation, if issued is not a misdemeanor charge, and the officer almost never would appear in court to testify against you, but the prosecutor's office would rely upon the sworn statement of the officer, if it was properly handled. If you appear in court and contest the citation, the judge more than likely would be less than favorable to the prosecution since the person who hit you clearly broke the law by hitting and running off. My guess is that the police department doesn't want to waste further time trying to find the hit and run driver and is hoping that you won't hound them to try to find the guy. If you had uninsured motorist coverage on your vehicle, turn the claim in to your insurance company and they will have to take care of your damage.