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WorkersCompDeadline
Last verified May 4, 2026Verified statute

Nebraskaworkers' comp filing deadline

All claims forever barred unless within 2 years after the accident parties have agreed on compensation, OR within 2 years one of the parties has filed a petition. When payments have been made, 2 years from last payment (§48-137)

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Notice to employer

Notice 'as soon as practicable' in writing stating time, place, cause; signed by employee, person on his behalf, or legal representative (§48-133). Statute does not specify a fixed days threshold.

Filing with the state

2yr

All claims forever barred unless within 2 years after the accident parties have agreed on compensation, OR within 2 years one of the parties has filed a petition. When payments have been made, 2 years from last payment (§48-137)

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Last verified May 4, 2026

Exceptions and tolling

Statute-of-limitations rules have many exceptions that can extend or pause the clock. The most common in Nebraska:

  • Death claim deadline

    Survivors filing for death benefits typically have 2 years from date of death. This calculator does not yet handle death claims; consult a lawyer for those.

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Last verified
May 4, 2026
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https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-137