Omaha Statute of Limitations
Statute of limitations may vary from state to state, however the general concept remains the same. Statute of limitations were created to limit the amount of time a person can take to file a civil or criminal lawsuit, or the amount of time the state can take to prosecute a person for committing a certain crime. In most instances, the statute of limitation will depend on the crime involved or legal claim.
At Inkelaar Law, our attorneys are extremely familiar with the Nebraska statute of limitations and are able to assist people with their claims. These limitations may vary depending on each individual circumstance, which is why it is important to seek legal counsel directly following your injury or crime.
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Civil Statutes of Limitations
The following table provides information regarding Nebraska civil statutes of limitations. Further information regarding these limitations can be found in Title 25 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes. Nebraska’s civil statutes of limitations include:
| Description | Limitation Period |
| Personal Injury | 4 years |
| Product Liability | 4 years |
| Property Damage | 4 years |
| Wrongful Death | 2 years |
| Assault & Battery | 1 year |
| Written Contract | 5 years |
| Verbal Contract | 4 years |
| False Imprisonment | 1 year |
| Fraud | 4 years |
| Enforcing Court Judgments | 5 years |
| Legal Malpractice | 2 years |
| Slander | 1 year |
| Trespassing | 4 years |
Criminal Statutes of Limitations
The Nebraska criminal statutes of limitations may vary from other states, therefore it is important to recognize which category your alleged crime may fall under. Further information regarding these limitations can be found in section 29-110 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes. Nebraska’s criminal statutes of limitations include:
| Description | Limitation Period |
| Arson | No limit |
| Assault | 18 months or 3 years |
| Burglary | 3 years |
| Disorderly Conduct | 18 months |
| Kidnapping | 3 years |
| Voluntary Manslaughter | 3 years |
| Involuntary Manslaughter | 3 years |
| Murder | No limit |
| Second Degree Murder | No limit |
| Rape | No limit |
| Receiving Stolen Property | 18 months or 3 years |
| Robbery | 3 years |
| Theft | 18 months or 3 years |
Contact an Experienced Nebraska Personal Injury Attorney
Our attorneys at Inkelaar Law want to help you if you have been injured by the negligent actions of another individual, or if you have been accused of a crime. Throughout the state of Nebraska, our law firm is highly respected for providing injured victims with the compensation they deserve, and assisting those who have been wrongfully accused of a crime.
With offices located in Omaha, and Lincoln, Nebraska, our team of lawyers are able to help those in need across the entire state. Over our many years of serving the great state of Nebraska, we have discovered that the sooner victims seek legal counsel, the better. This allows our team to collect the necessary evidence, testimonials, and documents to form the most robust case against the negligent individual.
To learn more about our law firm, or to schedule your Free Case Evaluation, we welcome you to call 1-877-537-4665, or complete the form at the top of this page. Each of our attorneys provide a free initial case review for our clients and have assisted thousands of individuals seek the justice they deserve.