| Damage Caps |
Nebraska’s caps include economic and noneconomic damages. Thus, the figures below represent a cap on a plaintiffs total damage award. For malpractice that allegedly occurred after December 31, 2014. |
| Joint Liability Reform |
Yes. Defendants are responsible only for their proportionate share of negligence, except where parties have acted in concert and caused harm as part of a common enterprise or plan. |
| Collateral Source Reform |
Collateral source rule applies generally but tortfeasors may be indemnified if the tortfeasor contributed to the collateral source. Strasburg v. Union Pacific R.R. Co., 839 N.W.2d 273, 275 (Neb. 2013). |
| Attorney Fees Limited |
No. But upon motion of either party, the court must review and determine reason- ableness of fees. |
| Periodic Payments Permitted |
No |
