Bicycle Accident Claims in Nebraska

A driver passing a bicycle in the same direction must use due care, including leaving at least three feet of clearance when applicable, until safely past. Cyclists slower than traffic must ride as near the right edge as practicable, with exceptions such as passing, turning left, avoiding hazards or a lane too narrow to share, and must ride single file on highways except on bike paths. A cyclist on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk has a pedestrian's rights and duties but must yield to pedestrians, and local governments may further regulate bicycles by ordinance.

Modified comparative negligence (50% bar). The injured person's contributory negligence reduces damages proportionately but does not bar recovery, unless it is equal to or greater than the total negligence of all persons being sued, in which case recovery is completely barred. The jury must be told the effect of its allocation.

An owner may not allow a vehicle to be operated on a public highway without a current automobile liability policy or proof of financial responsibility. A qualifying policy must cover at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage.

Four years for an action for injury to the rights of the plaintiff not arising on contract and not otherwise listed, which covers most negligence personal injury claims.