Nebraska Personal Injury Laws
Nebraska uses a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar and caps total damages in medical malpractice cases at $2.25 million (with a patient compensation fund). General personal injury cases in Nebraska do not have a statutory cap on non-economic damages. Nebraska's 4-year statute of limitations is more generous than many neighboring states.
Statute of Limitations
4 years
Fault Rule
Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
Non-Economic Damages Cap
No Cap
Fault Rule: Modified Comparative Fault (50% Bar)
You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Average Settlement Amounts in Nebraska
Settlement amounts vary based on injury severity, liability, and other factors. Below are estimated average settlements for common injury types in Nebraska.
| Injury Type | Average Settlement |
|---|---|
| Car Accident | $18,000 |
| Slip and Fall | $14,000 |
| Dog Bite | $27,000 |
Key Nebraska Personal Injury Statutes
- •Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 (statute of limitations)
- •Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,185.09 (modified comparative fault, 50% bar)
- •Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2825 (med mal total damages cap)
Damage Caps in Nebraska
Nebraska does not impose a general cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This means there is no statutory limit on pain and suffering awards in most cases.
For medical malpractice cases specifically, Nebraska caps damages at $2,250,000.
Injury Claims in Nebraska
Learn more about specific injury types and how Nebraska law applies to each.
Major Cities in Nebraska
Personal injury attorneys in Nebraska serve clients in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, and surrounding areas. If you have been injured in any of these cities, the same state laws described above apply to your claim.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.