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Nebraska Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
Nebraska sets a 4-year deadline for personal injury claims under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207, a 5-year limit for written contracts under 25-205, and a 4-year limit for oral contracts under 25-206. Most felonies must be charged within 3 years under 29-110, while murder and first-degree sexual assault carry no time limit.
Nebraska law sets strict deadlines for filing both civil lawsuits and criminal charges. These deadlines are called statutes of limitations. If you miss the filing window, you may lose your right to pursue a case entirely.
Understanding these time limits is critical whether you are a plaintiff considering a lawsuit, a defendant facing charges, or simply someone who wants to know their legal rights. This guide covers every major category of Nebraska statute of limitations, organized by civil and criminal case types.
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Nebraska Civil Statute of Limitations
Nebraska's civil statutes of limitations control how long a person has to file a lawsuit after an injury, breach of contract, or other civil wrong. These deadlines typically range from one to ten years depending on the type of claim.
The clock usually starts on the date the injury or breach occurs. However, Nebraska recognizes a "discovery rule" for certain claims. Under the discovery rule, the filing period does not begin until the injured person knew or reasonably should have known about the harm.
If a plaintiff fails to file before the deadline, the defendant can ask the court to dismiss the case. Once dismissed on statute of limitations grounds, the claim is lost permanently.
Personal Injury (4 Years)
Nebraska gives injured persons four years to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline applies to car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and most other negligence claims. The four-year period is set by Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207.
The clock starts on the date the injury occurs, not the date the injured person realizes the full extent of the harm.
Assault and Battery (1 Year)
Claims for assault and battery must be filed within one year of the incident under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-208. This is one of the shortest civil filing windows in the state.
Libel and Slander (1 Year)
Defamation claims, including both libel (written) and slander (spoken), also carry a one-year statute of limitations under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-208.
Fraud (4 Years)
A fraud claim must be brought within four years under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(4). If the fraud was not discovered within the four-year period, the plaintiff bears the burden of proving the fraud could not reasonably have been discovered sooner.
Injury to Personal Property (4 Years)
Claims for damage to personal property, including actions for taking, detaining, or injuring personal property, must be filed within four years under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(2).
Trespass (4 Years)
Actions for trespass upon real property carry a four-year filing deadline under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207(1).
Product Liability (4 Years)
Nebraska applies the same four-year personal injury deadline to product liability claims under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207. However, the state also enforces a 10-year statute of repose from the date the product was first sold or leased, regardless of when the injury occurs.
Medical Malpractice (2 Years with Discovery Rule)
Medical malpractice claims in Nebraska follow a special rule. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-222, patients have two years from the date of the alleged negligence to file suit. If the malpractice was not and could not reasonably have been discovered within those two years, the patient has one additional year from the date of discovery to file.
A 10-year statute of repose applies, meaning no medical malpractice claim can be filed more than 10 years after the date of the alleged negligence, regardless of when discovery occurs.
Other Professional Malpractice (2 Years)
General professional malpractice (such as legal malpractice) also carries a two-year statute of limitations under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-208, subject to the same discovery rule provisions in 25-222.
Written Contracts (5 Years)
A breach of written contract action must be filed within five years under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-205. This section also governs foreign judgments, which carry the same five-year deadline.
Oral Contracts (4 Years)
Breach of an oral contract must be brought within four years under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-206. If a contract is partly written and partly oral, the four-year period from this section applies rather than the five-year period for written contracts.
Sale of Goods (UCC, 4 Years)
Breach of warranty claims involving the sale of goods must be brought within four years of tender of delivery under Nebraska UCC 2-725. The parties may agree to reduce this period, but it cannot be shortened to less than one year.
Debt Collection (4-5 Years)
Debts based on a written contract are subject to a five-year statute of limitations under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-205. Debts based on an oral agreement or an open account carry a four-year deadline under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-206 and 25-212.
A voluntary payment on a past-due debt restarts the statute of limitations in Nebraska.
Wrongful Death (2 Years)
Wrongful death actions must be filed within two years of the date of death under Neb. Rev. Stat. 30-810. The lawsuit must be brought by the personal representative of the deceased for the benefit of the surviving spouse and next of kin.
If the defendant fraudulently concealed the cause of death, the court may prevent the defendant from using the statute of limitations as a defense.
Workers' Compensation (2 Years)
Workers' compensation claims in Nebraska must be filed within two years under Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-137. The two-year period runs from the date of the workplace accident or from the date of the last benefit payment, whichever is later.
Claims Against the State (2 Years)
All claims against the State of Nebraska must be filed within two years after the claim arises under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-218. This does not apply to property tax claims.
Real Property Recovery (10 Years)
Actions to recover title or possession of real estate, including adverse possession claims, must be brought within 10 years under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-202. This is the longest civil statute of limitations in Nebraska.
Civil Statutes of Limitations Summary Table
| Case Type | Time Limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Injury | 4 years | 25-207 |
| Assault and Battery | 1 year | 25-208 |
| Libel/Slander | 1 year | 25-208 |
| Fraud | 4 years | 25-207(4) |
| Injury to Personal Property | 4 years | 25-207(2) |
| Trespass | 4 years | 25-207(1) |
| Product Liability | 4 years (10-year repose) | 25-207 |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 years (+1 year discovery) | 25-222 |
| Other Professional Malpractice | 2 years | 25-208 |
| Written Contracts | 5 years | 25-205 |
| Oral Contracts | 4 years | 25-206 |
| Sale of Goods (UCC) | 4 years | UCC 2-725 |
| Debt on Account | 4 years | 25-212 |
| Wrongful Death | 2 years | 30-810 |
| Workers' Compensation | 2 years | 48-137 |
| Claims Against the State | 2 years | 25-218 |
| Real Property Recovery | 10 years | 25-202 |
Nebraska Criminal Statute of Limitations
Nebraska's criminal statutes of limitations set deadlines for when prosecutors must file charges. The primary statute governing these deadlines is Neb. Rev. Stat. 29-110.
The clock starts when the crime is committed. If a grand jury returns an indictment, the filing date of that indictment controls.
Crimes With No Statute of Limitations
Nebraska places no time limit on prosecuting the following offenses:
- Murder (first degree)
- Sexual assault in the first degree
- Sexual assault in the second degree
- Sexual assault of a child in the first degree
- Sexual assault of a child in the second or third degree
- Sexual assault in the third degree when the victim is under 16 at the time of the offense
- Treason
- Arson
- Forgery
For these crimes, prosecutors can bring charges at any time, no matter how many years have passed.
Crimes Against Children (7 Years or Until Age 16)
When the victim is under 16 years old, the following crimes must be prosecuted within seven years of the offense or within seven years of the victim's 16th birthday, whichever deadline comes later:
- Kidnapping
- False imprisonment
- Child abuse
- Pandering
- Debauching a minor
This extended window gives child victims additional time to come forward after reaching adulthood.
Identity Theft and Related Crimes (5 Years)
Criminal impersonation, identity theft, and identity fraud carry a five-year statute of limitations under Neb. Rev. Stat. 29-110. The same five-year deadline applies to:
- Violations of the Nebraska Securities Act
- Public assistance fraud
Other Felonies (3 Years)
All other felonies not listed above must be prosecuted within three years of the date the crime was committed. This three-year window covers crimes such as burglary, robbery, theft, and drug offenses.
Misdemeanors (18 Months or 1 Year)
Most misdemeanors must be prosecuted within 18 months. Offenses that carry a maximum punishment of a fine under $100 or jail time under three months have a shorter one-year deadline.
Criminal Statutes of Limitations Summary Table
| Crime Category | Time Limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Murder (first degree) | No limit | 29-110 |
| Sexual assault (first/second degree) | No limit | 29-110 |
| Sexual assault of a child | No limit | 29-110 |
| Treason, arson, forgery | No limit | 29-110 |
| Crimes against children under 16 | 7 years or until victim turns 23 | 29-110 |
| Identity theft/criminal impersonation | 5 years | 29-110 |
| Securities Act violations | 5 years | 29-110 |
| Public assistance fraud | 5 years | 29-110 |
| Other felonies | 3 years | 29-110 |
| Most misdemeanors | 18 months | 29-110 |
| Minor misdemeanors | 1 year | 29-110 |
Tolling Rules: When the Clock Pauses
Nebraska law recognizes several situations where the statute of limitations is paused, or "tolled." During tolling, the filing deadline stops counting down and resumes only after the tolling condition ends.
Minors
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213, if a person is under the age of 20 when their cause of action arises, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until they reach the age of 21. Note that Nebraska's age of majority is 19, but the tolling provision extends to age 21 for statute of limitations purposes.
Mental Disability
The statute of limitations is also tolled for persons with a mental disorder that prevents them from understanding their legal rights or taking legal action. The tolling continues until the disability is removed.
Defendant Flees the State
For criminal cases, Neb. Rev. Stat. 29-110 provides that the time limitations do not apply to any person fleeing from justice. The clock stops while the accused is outside the state avoiding prosecution.
Discovery Rule
For medical malpractice and certain professional negligence claims, the statute does not begin to run until the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury. This is codified in Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-222.
How Nebraska Compares to Neighboring States
Nebraska's four-year personal injury deadline is longer than some neighboring states. Iowa allows only two years for personal injury claims, while Kansas and South Dakota each allow two years. Colorado and Wyoming also set two-year limits. Missouri provides five years for personal injury, making it one of the more generous states in the region.
For written contracts, Nebraska's five-year deadline falls in the middle of the range. Iowa allows 10 years, while Kansas allows five years.
Related Nebraska Legal Topics
- Nebraska Car Accident Laws
- Nebraska Slip and Fall Laws
- Nebraska Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss the statute of limitations deadline in Nebraska?
If you file a civil lawsuit after the statute of limitations has expired, the defendant can file a motion to dismiss your case. Courts will almost always grant this motion, and your claim will be permanently barred. You will lose the right to seek compensation or other legal relief for that particular claim.
Does the statute of limitations start over if a debtor makes a partial payment in Nebraska?
Yes. Under Nebraska law, a voluntary payment on a past-due debt restarts the statute of limitations. This means the full filing period begins again from the date of the most recent payment. Be cautious about making any payment on an old debt, as it can revive a claim that was otherwise about to expire.
Is there a statute of limitations on murder in Nebraska?
No. Nebraska has no statute of limitations for first-degree murder. Prosecutors can bring murder charges at any time, regardless of how many years have passed since the crime was committed. Several other serious crimes, including sexual assault and treason, also have no time limit.
Can the statute of limitations be extended for a minor in Nebraska?
Yes. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213, if a person is under the age of 20 when their cause of action arises, the statute of limitations is tolled (paused) until they turn 21. This gives minors additional time to file civil claims after they reach adulthood.
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Nebraska?
Nebraska allows two years from the date of the alleged negligence to file a medical malpractice claim under Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-222. If the malpractice could not reasonably have been discovered within those two years, the patient has one additional year from the date of discovery. However, a 10-year statute of repose applies as an absolute outer deadline.
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The Law Behind This Article
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Nebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 25: COURTS; CIVIL PROCEDURE
§ 25-202Actions for the recovery of title or possession of real estate or foreclosure of mortgages or deeds of trust as mortgagesIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
(1) An action for the recovery of the title or possession of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or for the foreclosure of mortgages or the foreclosure of deeds of trust as mortgages thereon, can only be brought within ten years after the cause of action accrues. No limitation shall apply to the time within which any county, city, town, village, other municipal corporation, public power and irrigation district, public power district, public irrigation district organized under Chapter 70, article 6, irrigation district organized under Chapter 46, article 1, or natural resources district may begin an action for the recovery of the title or possession of any public road, street, or alley, other public or political subdivision grounds or lands, or city or town lots.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 36 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2024
Leading cases: Hike v. State (Nebraska Supreme Court 2017, 899 N.W.2d 614) · Strode v. City of Ashland (Nebraska Supreme Court 2016, 295 Neb. 44) · Brtek v. Cihal (Nebraska Supreme Court 1994, 245 Neb. 756)
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Nebraska Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
§ 25-205Actions on written contracts, on foreign judgments, or to recover collateralIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an action upon a specialty, or any agreement, contract, or promise in writing, or foreign judgment, can only be brought within five years. No action at law or equity may be brought or maintained attacking the validity or enforceability of or to rescind or declare void and uncollectible any written contract entered into pursuant to, in compliance with, or in reliance on, a statute of the State of Nebraska which has been or hereafter is held to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Nebraska where such holding is the basis for such action, unless such action be brought or maintained within one year from the effective date of such decision. The provisions hereof shall not operate to extend the time in which to bring any action or to revive any action now barred by reason of the operation of any previously existing limitation provision.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 83 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2025
Leading cases: Murphy v. Spelts-Schultz Lumber Co. (Nebraska Supreme Court 1992, 240 Neb. 275) · Reinke Manufacturing Co. v. Hayes (Nebraska Supreme Court 1999, 256 Neb. 442) · Blankenau v. Landess (Nebraska Supreme Court 2001, 261 Neb. 906)
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Nebraska Debt Collection Laws: The 15% Head-of-Family Cap, Debt Deadlines, and Repossession
§ 25-206Actions on oral contracts or statutory liabilitiesIn force
An action upon a contract, not in writing, expressed or implied, or an action upon a liability created by statute, other than a forfeiture or penalty, can only be brought within four years.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 43 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2026
Leading cases: Weyh v. Gottsch (Nebraska Supreme Court 2019, 303 Neb. 280) · Brtek v. Cihal (Nebraska Supreme Court 1994, 245 Neb. 756) · Tilt-Up Concrete, Inc. v. Star City/Federal, Inc. (Nebraska Supreme Court 2001, 261 Neb. 64)
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§ 25-207Actions for trespass, conversion, other torts, and frauds; exceptionsIn forcecited in 6 of our articles
The following actions can only be brought within four years: (1) An action for trespass upon real property; (2) an action for taking, detaining or injuring personal property, including actions for the specific recovery of personal property; (3) an action for an injury to the rights of the plaintiff, not arising on contract, and not hereinafter enumerated; and (4) an action for relief on the ground of fraud, but the cause of action in such case shall not be deemed to have accrued until the discovery of the fraud, except as provided in sections 30-2206 and 76-288 to 76-298.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 182 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2026
Leading cases: Manker v. Manker (Nebraska Supreme Court 2002, 263 Neb. 944) · Murphy v. Spelts-Schultz Lumber Co. (Nebraska Supreme Court 1992, 240 Neb. 275) · Chafin v. Wis. Province of the Soc'y of Jesus (Nebraska Supreme Court 2018, 301 Neb. 94)
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Nebraska Dog Bite Laws: Liability and Victim Rights, Nebraska Car Accident Laws: Fault, Insurance, and Your Claim, Motorcycle Accident Laws in Nebraska (2026): Deadlines
§ 25-208Actions for libel, slander, malpractice, and recovery of taxIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
The following actions can only be brought within the periods stated in this section: Within one year, an action for libel or slander; and within two years, an action for malpractice which is not otherwise specifically limited by statute. In the absence of any other shorter applicable statute of limitations, any action for the recovery of any excise or other tax which has been collected under any statute of the State of Nebraska and which has been finally adjudged to be unconstitutional shall be brought within one year after the final decision of the court declaring it to be unconstitutional. This section shall not apply to any action for the recovery of a property tax. The changes made to this section by Laws 2000, LB 921, shall apply to causes of action accruing on and after July 13, 2000.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 34 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2025
Leading cases: Timothy L. Ashford, PC LLO v. Roses (Nebraska Supreme Court 2023, 313 Neb. 302) · Healy v. Langdon (Nebraska Supreme Court 1994, 245 Neb. 1) · Tylle v. Zoucha (Nebraska Supreme Court 1987, 226 Neb. 476)
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Nebraska Defamation Laws: Libel & Slander (2026)
§ 25-213Tolling of statutes of limitation; whenIn force
Except as provided in sections 76-288 to 76-298, if a person entitled to bring any action mentioned in Chapter 25, the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act, the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act, the State Contract Claims Act, the State Tort Claims Act, the State Miscellaneous Claims Act, or the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act, except for a penalty or forfeiture, for the recovery of the title or possession of lands, tenements, or hereditaments, or for the foreclosure of mortgages thereon, is, at the time the cause of action accrued, within the age of twenty years, a person with a mental disorder, or imprisoned, every such person shall be entitled to bring such action within the respective times limited by Chapter 25 after such disability is removed. For the recovery of the title or possession of lands, tenements, or hereditaments or for the foreclosure of mortgages thereon, every such person shall be entitled to bring such action within twenty years from the accrual thereof but in no case longer than ten years after the termination of such disability.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 52 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2025
Leading cases: Sacchi v. Blodig (Nebraska Supreme Court 1983, 215 Neb. 817) · Teater v. State (Nebraska Supreme Court 1997, 252 Neb. 20) · Lawson v. Ford Motor Co. (Nebraska Supreme Court 1987, 225 Neb. 725)
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§ 25-218Claims by and against the state; when barredIn force
Every claim and demand against the state shall be forever barred unless action is brought thereon within two years after the claim arose. Every claim and demand on behalf of the state, except for revenue, or upon official bonds, or for loans or money belonging to the school funds, or loans of school or other trust funds, or to lands or interest in lands thereto belonging, shall be barred by the same lapse of time as is provided by the law in case of like demands between private parties. This section shall not apply to any claim or demand against the state regarding property taxes.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 12 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2017
Leading cases: Hike v. State (Nebraska Supreme Court 2017, 899 N.W.2d 614) · Opinion No. (2007) (Nebraska Attorney General Reports 2007) · L.J. Vontz Construction Co. v. Department of Roads (Nebraska Supreme Court 1989, 232 Neb. 241)
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§ 25-222Actions on professional negligenceIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
Any action to recover damages based on alleged professional negligence or upon alleged breach of warranty in rendering or failure to render professional services shall be commenced within two years next after the alleged act or omission in rendering or failure to render professional services providing the basis for such action; Provided, if the cause of action is not discovered and could not be reasonably discovered within such two-year period, then the action may be commenced within one year from the date of such discovery or from the date of discovery of facts which would reasonably lead to such discovery, whichever is earlier; and provided further, that in no event may any action be commenced to recover damages for professional negligence or breach of warranty in rendering or failure to render professional services more than ten years after the date of rendering or failure to render such professional service which provides the basis for the cause of action.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 136 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2025
Leading cases: Sacchi v. Blodig (Nebraska Supreme Court 1983, 215 Neb. 817) · Tylle v. Zoucha (Nebraska Supreme Court 1987, 226 Neb. 476) · Jorgensen v. State National Bank & Trust Co. (Nebraska Supreme Court 1998, 255 Neb. 241)
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Medical Malpractice Laws in Nebraska (2026): Deadlines & Caps
Nebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 29: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
§ 29-110Prosecutions; complaint, indictment, or information; filing; time limitations; exceptionsIn force
(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be prosecuted for any felony unless the indictment is found by a grand jury within three years next after the offense has been done or committed or unless a complaint for the same is filed before the magistrate within three years next after the offense has been done or committed and a warrant for the arrest of the defendant has been issued. (2) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be prosecuted, tried, or punished for any misdemeanor or other indictable offense below the grade of felony or for any fine or forfeiture under any penal statute unless the suit, information, or indictment for such offense is instituted or found within one year and six months from the time of committing the offense or incurring the fine or forfeiture or within one year for any offense the punishment of which is restricted by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars and to imprisonment not exceeding three months.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 32 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2024
Leading cases: State v. Betancourt-Garcia (Nebraska Supreme Court 2016, 295 Neb. 170) · State v. Loyd (Nebraska Supreme Court 2005, 269 Neb. 762) · State v. Hirsch (Nebraska Supreme Court 1994, 245 Neb. 31)
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Nebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 30: DECEDENTS' ESTATES; PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
§ 30-810Action for wrongful death; limitation; in whose name brought; judgment; disposition of avails; compromise of claim; procedureIn forcecited in 6 of our articles
Every such action, as described in section 30-809, shall be commenced within two years after the death of such person. It shall be brought by and in the name of the person's personal representative for the exclusive benefit of the widow or widower and next of kin. The verdict or judgment should be for the amount of damages which the persons in whose behalf the action is brought have sustained. The avails thereof shall be paid to and distributed among the widow or widower and next of kin in the proportion that the pecuniary loss suffered by each bears to the total pecuniary loss suffered by all such persons. A personal representative shall not compromise or settle a claim for damages hereunder until the court by which he or she was appointed shall first have consented to and approved the terms thereof.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 35 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2025
Leading cases: Williams v. Monarch Transportation, Inc. (Nebraska Supreme Court 1991, 238 Neb. 354) · Kelly v. Saint Francis Med. Ctr. (Nebraska Supreme Court 2017, 295 Neb. 650) · Paulk v. Central Laboratory Associates, P.C. (Nebraska Supreme Court 2001, 262 Neb. 838)
Identified automatically from the court opinions citing this section — not a ranking of which case controls.
Also relied on in: Truck Accident Laws in Nebraska (2026): Deadlines & Liability, Nebraska Wrongful Death Laws (2026): Deadlines
Nebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 48: LABOR
§ 48-137Compensation claims; actions; statute of limitations; exceptionsIn force
In case of personal injury, all claims for compensation shall be forever barred unless, within two years after the accident, the parties shall have agreed upon the compensation payable under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, or unless, within two years after the accident, one of the parties shall have filed a petition as provided in section 48-173. In case of death, all claims for compensation shall be forever barred unless, within two years after the death, the parties shall have agreed upon the compensation under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, or unless, within two years after the death, one of the parties shall have filed a petition as provided in section 48-173. When payments of compensation have been made in any case, such limitation shall not take effect until the expiration of two years from the time of the making of the last payment. In the event of legal disability of an injured employee or his or her dependent such limitation shall not take effect until the expiration of two years from the time of removal of such legal disability.
Official text (excerpt) · as of 2026-07-29 · Read the full section at nebraskalegislature.gov
Cited in 26 court opinionsMost recently applied by a court: 2016
Leading cases: Snipes v. Vickers (Nebraska Supreme Court 1997, 251 Neb. 415) · Dawes v. Wittrock Sandblasting & Painting, Inc. (Nebraska Supreme Court 2003, 266 Neb. 526) · Risor v. Nebraska Boiler (Nebraska Supreme Court 2009, 277 Neb. 679)
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Sources and References
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-207 - Four-Year Statute of Limitations(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-208 - One-Year and Two-Year Limitations(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-205 - Written Contracts (5 Years)(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-206 - Oral Contracts (4 Years)(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-222 - Professional Negligence / Medical Malpractice(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-202 - Real Property Recovery (10 Years)(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-213 - Tolling for Minors and Disability(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 25-218 - Claims Against the State(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 29-110 - Criminal Statute of Limitations(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 30-810 - Wrongful Death (2 Years)(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-137 - Workers Compensation (2 Years)(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov
- Nebraska UCC 2-725 - Sale of Goods (4 Years)(nebraskalegislature.gov).gov