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Truck Accident Lawyers in Nebraska

Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Omaha. 4 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of Nebraska, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.

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Nebraska sits on I-80 (transcontinental east-west), carrying significant Midwest freight. Omaha is a major intermodal hub and meatpacking industry generates substantial truck volume.

Nebraska truck accident law — key points

Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in Nebraska. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.

Comparative negligence rule

Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)

See statute

Nebraska uses modified comparative fault with a 50% bar (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-21,185.09). Plaintiff can recover only if her fault is less than 50%.

Damages caps

No cap on compensatory damages

See statute

No statutory cap on compensatory damages in standard truck cases.

Top 4 truck accident law firms in Nebraska

Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.

  1. 1

    Ausman Law Firm Personal Injury Lawyers P.C., L.L.O.

    Omaha, NE · Offices in Omaha

    Google ★ 4.9 · 122 reviews Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Omaha personal-injury practice
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  2. 2

    Berry Law

    Omaha, NE · Offices in Omaha

    Google ★ 4.9 · 613 reviews Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Omaha personal-injury practice
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  3. 3

    Hauptman, O'Brien Personal Injury Lawyers

    Omaha, NE · Offices in Omaha

    Google ★ 4.9 · 373 reviews Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Omaha personal-injury practice
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  4. 4

    Morgan & Morgan

    Atlanta, GA · Founded 1988 ·

    Google ★ 4.6 · 12,362 reviews Editorial 9.2/10 · Multi-state cases and large-volume PI
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Nebraska truck accident guides

Deadline

Statute of limitations

4-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.

Action guide

What to do after a truck accident in Nebraska

24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.

Settlement data

Average settlement amounts in Nebraska

Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to Nebraska jury tradition and damages caps.

Fault rules

Nebraska comparative negligence explained

How Nebraska divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.

Browse Nebraska cities

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States with similar laws to Nebraska

Same comparative-fault rule (modified-50): Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee.