Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in Nebraska
Last verified 2026-07 · Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 ✓ verified · 3 sources
The deadline
4 years
from Date of injury (accrual rule), under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207.
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Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207, you have 4 years from Date of injury (accrual rule) to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Nebraska. Miss it and you lose the right to sue — but several Nebraska-specific exceptions can extend (or shorten) that window, detailed below.
Nebraska Deadlines for Related Claims
| Claim type | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Slip and Fall | 4 years | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 |
| Car Accident | 4 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207(3) |
| Credit Card Debt | 4 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-206 |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2828 |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-810 |
| Personal Injury | 4 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 |
| Dog Bite | 4 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 |
| Defamation | 1 yr | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-208 |
| Breach of Contract | 5 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-205 |
| Medical Debt | 5 yrs | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-205 |
When the Clock Starts
In Nebraska, the limitations period for slip and fall injury claims generally begins on Date of injury (accrual rule). Nebraska does not apply a general discovery rule to this claim type — the date of the event controls, which makes early action critical.
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Exceptions That Can Extend the Deadline
- Minors: the clock is generally paused while the injured person is under 18.
- Fraudulent concealment: if the defendant actively hid the wrongdoing, the deadline may be extended until it was or should have been uncovered.
- Defendant leaves the state: absence can pause the clock in many circumstances.
- Government-claim trap: Written claim must be filed with political subdivision within 1 year of injury under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-905; suits against political subdivisions must be filed within 2 years under § 13-919 (shorter than the standard 4-year private SOL)
- Damage caps: Political subdivision claims capped at $1,000,000 per occurrence under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-926
Nebraska's 4-year personal injury SOL is among the longest in the US. Government falls trigger the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act: 1-year written notice (§ 13-905) and an abbreviated 2-year SOL (§ 13-919) apply instead of the standard 4 years.
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207, official Nebraska statute · verified 2026-07
What to Do Before the Deadline Runs
- Pin down your accrual date — the day the clock started — and calendar the deadline conservatively.
- Preserve evidence now: photos, records, witness contacts, bills. Evidence decays faster than deadlines.
- Send preservation/notice letters where required (especially for Nebraska government defendants).
- If the deadline is inside 6 months, treat it as urgent — filing suit is the only reliable way to stop the clock.
How Nebraska Compares to Nearby States
| State | Deadline | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 4 years | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 |
| South Dakota | 3 yrs | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14(3) |
| Iowa | 2 yrs | Iowa Code § 614.1(2) |
| Missouri | 5 yrs | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4) |
| Kansas | 2 yrs | K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4) |
| Colorado | 2 yrs | C.R.S. § 13-80-102 |
| Wyoming | 4 yrs | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Nebraska?
You have 4 years from Date of injury (accrual rule), under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207.
Can I still sue after 4 years in Nebraska?
Usually no — courts dismiss claims filed after the statute of limitations expires. Narrow exceptions (tolling for minors, fraudulent concealment) can extend the deadline; whether one applies depends on your facts.
What if the victim was a minor?
Nebraska generally pauses ("tolls") the deadline while the injured person is under 18, giving them time to file after reaching adulthood. Special limits can still apply, so check the statute.
Is the deadline different for claims against the government?
Written claim must be filed with political subdivision within 1 year of injury under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-905; suits against political subdivisions must be filed within 2 years under § 13-919 (shorter than the standard 4-year private SOL)
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Sources
- Official Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 Four-Year Limitation – Nebraska Legislature
- Corroborating Nebraska Personal Injury Laws and Statutes of Limitations – Nolo
- Corroborating Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-919 Political Subdivision Claims Limitation – Justia
- Verified 2026-07 under our 4-step process — every line checked against the sources above. How we verify
This page is legal information, not legal advice. Deadlines have exceptions that depend on your facts — confirm with a licensed Nebraska attorney.