Nebraska

Negligence Doctrine: Modified Comparative Negligence – 50 Percent Bar
Circuit # 8

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products 10 years
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 10 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 5 years
  • Personal Property 4 years
  • Personal Injury 4 years
    • Wrongful Death 2 years
    • Medical Malpractice 1 or 2 years
  • Warranty 4 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – NO
Suspend Owner’s License – YES

Deductible Reimbursement

Pro Rata State
210 Neb. Admin. Code, Ch. 60, § 009

Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)

Although Nebraska allows wage garnishment, it rejects the Federal exemptions: 1. Proceeds or interest from payments or settlements under the Worker’s Compensation Act, except for attorney’s fees approved in writing by district court and 2. Fraternal insurance benefits and 3. Certain wages; all proceeds, cash values and benefits accruing under any annuity contract, policy or certificate or life insurance payable upon death of insured to beneficiary other than estate of insured, or under any accident or health insurance policy, to the extent of $10,000.00

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 19)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability: $1,000
Willful or intentional damage to person or property

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

No, unless lease clearly allows

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