Nursing Home Negligence or Abuse
Statute of Limitations Neb. Rev. Stat. §25-207
- Four years from when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered.
Medical Malpractice
Statute of Limitations
- Generally, two years. Case cannot be filed more than 10 years from date of injury.
- If injury is not discovered within the two year period, case must be filed within one year from date injury is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. Neb. Rev. Stat §§ 25-222 and 44-2828
- If injured is under 21 or suffers from mental disability, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the disability is lifted. Neb. Rev. Stat. §25-213
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Wrongful Death
Statute of Limitations Neb. Rev. Stat. §30-810
- Two years from the date of death.
- If the death is the result of medical malpractice, the action must be filed within two years of the last date when professional services were provided.
Damages Cap Neb. Rev. Stat. §44-2825
- The cap on total damages under the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act, all healthcare providers, and the Excess Liability Fund varies according to the date of injury.
- Damages are limited to $1,750,000 for injuries occurring after December 31, 2003.
- Qualified health care providers are not liable to any patient for more than $500,000. Any judgement or settlement that is in excess of this amount will be paid from the Excess Liability Fund.
- Nebraska does not allow the recovery of punitive damages.
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