Modified Comparative Negligence (50% Bar)
Nebraska follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, damages are reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they cannot recover any damages.
No Cap
No limit on non-economic damages
4 years for personal injury
Deadline to file your lawsuit
Nebraska follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If plaintiff is less than 50% at fault, damages are reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they cannot recover any damages.
Example:
If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. If plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, they recover $0.
Additional research needed for specific cap amounts
$0
Based on reported cases in Nebraska
4,531
Personal injury lawsuits per year
Nebraska follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar rule. The Shipler v. General Motors (1989) case established important product liability standards.
Nebraska's agricultural industry produces significant workplace injury litigation. Farm equipment accidents, grain bin injuries, and livestock incidents create complex liability cases.
The state has seen notable railroad injury cases, with Union Pacific headquartered in Omaha and significant rail operations throughout the state.
Nebraska personal injury cases are filed in District Court, with 12 judicial districts. Douglas County (Omaha) and Lancaster County (Lincoln) handle the most civil litigation.
Nebraska follows the Nebraska Court Rules. The state uses case management and pretrial conferences.
Nebraska courts encourage mediation through the Office of Dispute Resolution. Settlement conferences are standard before trial.
Nebraska attorneys are licensed by the Nebraska Supreme Court. For personal injury cases, experience with Nebraska's 50% bar rule is essential.
The Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys is the state's primary plaintiff attorney organization. Agricultural and railroad injury experience is valuable.
Contingency fees typically range from 33-40%. Nebraska has specific damage caps in medical malpractice cases.
Nebraska's statute of limitations for personal injury is 4 years under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207. This applies to most negligence claims.
Medical malpractice has a 2-year statute of limitations with a 10-year statute of repose. Claims against Nebraska government entities require 2-year filing under the State Tort Claims Act.
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice. Laws in Nebraska are complex and individual case results vary. Consult a licensed Nebraska attorney for advice specific to your case.