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Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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Filing deadline4 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 22Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Nebraska?

4-year statute of limitations for personal injury (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-213 tolls for minors until age 18 plus limitation period. A lawyer can confirm yours.

4 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 22

Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Nebraska has a 4-year SOL — longer than most states — providing families additional time. Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers joined the multistate Meta coalition. Omaha and Lincoln families should evaluate claims.

Medical facilities in Nebraska

  • Children's Hospital & Medical Center — Behavioral Health

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Nebraska.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

Live in Nebraska? Read what applies in your state.

If a participating law firm takes your case, it explains your options.

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Sources

  1. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207