Nebraska at a glance
Nebraska allows four years for an injury to the rights of the plaintiff not otherwise enumerated.[1] Claims against a political subdivision must be made in writing within one year.[2] A claimant whose negligence is equal to or greater than the defendants’ total is barred.[3]
Filing deadlines
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207
The following actions can only be brought within four years: … (3) an action for an injury to the rights of the plaintiff, not arising on contract, and not hereinafter enumerated
Source: [1]
In plain English, Nebraska’s general deadline for injury lawsuits is four years.[1]
Political subdivisions: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-919(1)
Every claim against a political subdivision permitted under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act shall be forever barred unless within one year after such claim accrued the claim is made in writing to the governing body.
Source: [2]
Shared fault
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,185.09
If the contributory negligence of the claimant is equal to or greater than the total negligence of all persons against whom recovery is sought, the claimant shall be totally barred from recovery.
Source: [3]
This is modified comparative fault, often called the 50% bar. An injured person whose fault is less than the parties the statute compares them to can recover damages reduced by their share; at 50% or more, recovery is barred.
Auto insurance requirements
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-534 requires “Twenty-five thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident and, subject to such limit for one person, fifty thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of two or more” people, with a separate property damage amount.[4] Nebraska is not one of the no-fault states.[5]
What this page does not cover
This page covers the main deadlines, fault rule, damage limits and auto insurance requirements. Statutes also contain exceptions, such as rules for minors, people who are incapacitated and claims discovered later, and special rules apply to medical malpractice and workers’ compensation. Always read the full statute at the official source linked below.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a head injury lawsuit in Nebraska?
In plain English, Nebraska’s general deadline for injury lawsuits is four years.[1]
This page provides general information about the law from the sources listed below. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by state and change over time. See our legal disclaimer.
Sources
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207. Nebraska Legislature. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-207
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-919. Nebraska Legislature. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=13-919
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,185.09. Nebraska Legislature. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=25-21,185.09
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-534. Nebraska Legislature. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-534
- Insurance Information Institute. “Background on: No-fault auto insurance.” https://www.iii.org/article/background-on-no-fault-auto-insurance
Sources last checked: October 11, 2026
