Nebraska Traumatic Brain Injury Resources & Rehabilitation Services

Nebraska residents living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have access to a wide range of advocacy organizations, state programs, and rehabilitation resources designed to support recovery and long-term independence. Organizations such as the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, Nebraska Advocacy Services, and the Nebraska TBI Advisory Council help individuals and families navigate available services, understand their rights, and connect with support systems throughout the state. These resources can be valuable for individuals facing the physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges that often accompany a brain injury.

Nebraska also offers specialized services through the TBI Medicaid Waiver Program, vocational rehabilitation programs, and nationally recognized rehabilitation providers such as Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital and QLI. These programs may help eligible individuals access treatment, assistive technology, community support, and rehabilitation services tailored to their needs. Understanding the available rehabilitation services tailored to their needs can help Nebraska residents identify programs and resources that support long-term recovery, independence, and quality of life after a traumatic brain injury.

BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF NEBRASKA

Phone:  (402) 890-0606

Email:  [email protected]

Executive Director:  Peggy Reisher

Statute of Limitations and Repose

How to use this list of Nebraska Statutes of Limitations and Repose

• “General Tort” is the statute of limitations for most personal injury or negligence claims (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall, general liability).
• “Medical Malpractice is the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers and hospitals for alleged negligence or errors in medical care.  The phrase “from act/omission” = Time starts from the date of the alleged malpractice. The phrase “from discovery” = Time starts from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The medical malpractice statute of repose is an absolute deadline after the act of malpractice, regardless of when the injury is discovered. After this period, no claim can be brought, even if the injury was not discovered until later.
•  “Products Liability”is the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. The products liability statute of repose is the maximum time after the product was manufactured, sold, or delivered that a lawsuit may be filed, regardless of when the injury occurred or was discovered.
• “Workers’ Compensation” is statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or occupational diseases.  The following phrases apply: “from injury” = Time starts from the date of the injury; “from last payment” = Time starts from the date of the last payment; “from knowledge/discovery” = Time starts from when the injury or occupational disease was, or should have been, discovered; “from first symptom” = For occupational diseases, time starts from first manifestation of symptoms; and “from act/discovery” = Whichever is later, the date of the act or the date the injury was discovered.
• Each entry includes the relevant statute citation for your further research or verification. And “N/A” means that there is no statute of repose or not applicable for that claim type in that state.

Remember that statute of limitations and repose can change, so it is essential to:

• Confirm the current law as soon as possible.
• Remember that there is no substitute for consulting an experienced attorney on a potential legal matter as soon as possible.
• Remember that the facts of the case can alter or change the Statutes of Limitations.

General Tort: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207 (4 years)

Medical Malpractice: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2828 (2 years from act/1 year from discovery, 10 years repose)

Products Liability: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-224 (4 years); Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-224(2) (10 years repose)

Workers’ Comp: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-137 (2 years from injury/last payment)