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// JURISDICTION / NE

Truck claims
in Nebraska.

Nebraska uses modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is equal to or greater than that of the defendants combined.

01// STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

4 years

Four years from the date of injury under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207.

02// FAULT SYSTEM

Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)

Nebraska uses modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is equal to or greater than that of the defendants combined.

03// DAMAGE CAPS

Maximum recovery

No general cap on compensatory damages in most cases.

04// NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-suit notice

Notice to political subdivisions required within one year under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-905.

05// KEY STATUTE

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

06// TRUCK-SPECIFIC NOTES

State practice

I-80 traverses the state and is one of the busiest freight corridors in the U.S. Heavy agricultural and meat hauling.

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