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Nebraska Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Nebraska. Find attorneys who understand Nebraska law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Nebraska Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Nebraska vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Nebraska's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 50% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
4 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Nebraska follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% o...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Nebraska does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both econom...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Nebraska
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Nebraska uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Nebraska Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
4 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 4 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Nebraska Fault System
Nebraska follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. If less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Nebraska's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,185.09
Nebraska Damage Caps
Nebraska does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. The state's court system is known for fair treatment of accident victims.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Nebraska
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 80
Major transcontinental corridor across Nebraska with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 76
Northeast corridor connecting I-80 to Denver with commercial traffic.
US Highway 20
Northern Nebraska route with agricultural truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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