Nebraska · 16 body parts

Nebraska workers comp settlement chart

Nebraska's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 66.67% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,100/week.

Schedule of Losses

Body part PPD weeks Max dollars Statute
Back rating-based - Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2) - Back injuries are considered 'body as a whole' and compensated based on impairment or loss of earning capacity, not a fixed schedule.
Neck rating-based - Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2) - Neck injuries are considered 'body as a whole' and compensated based on impairment or loss of earning capacity, not a fixed schedule.
Shoulder rating-based - Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2) - Shoulder injuries are considered 'body as a whole' and compensated based on impairment or loss of earning capacity, not a fixed schedule.
Knee rating-based - Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2) - Knee injuries are considered 'body as a whole' and compensated based on impairment or loss of earning capacity, not a fixed schedule.
Hand 175 $192,500 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
Arm 225 $247,500 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
Leg 215 $236,500 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
Foot 160 $176,000 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
Eye 150 $165,000 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
Hearing loss (one ear) 50 $55,000 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
Hearing loss (both ears) 175 $192,500 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
Thumb 60 $66,000 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
index_finger 35 $38,500 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
middle_finger 30 $33,000 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
ring_finger 20 $22,000 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)
little_finger 15 $16,500 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3)

Nebraska uses a scheduled loss system for specific extremities and sensory organs as outlined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(3). Injuries to the back, neck, shoulder, and knee are considered 'body as a whole' injuries under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2) and are compensated based on impairment to the body as a whole or loss of earning capacity, rather than a fixed number of weeks.

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This state uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) instead of a fixed body-part schedule. Consult a workers comp lawyer in your state for a detailed estimate.

Wage replacement %66.67%
Max weekly cap$1,100
StatuteNeb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2) - Back injuries are considered 'body as a whole' and compensated based on impairment or loss of earning capacity, not a fixed schedule.

Estimate only. Actual settlements reflect impairment rating, future medical, attorney fees, and Compromise & Release negotiations. Not legal advice.

FAQs

What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Nebraska?

Nebraska's Schedule of Losses uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) rather than a fixed back-injury schedule.

What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Nebraska?

Nebraska does not set a flat fee cap; fees must be approved by the Workers Compensation Commission.

Are settlement amounts in Nebraska taxable?

No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).