Nebraska § 48-198 - Suits; filing; attorney's fee; expenses; allowance.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 48-198 — Suits; filing; attorney's fee; expenses; allowance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-198. Suits; filing; attorney's fee; expenses; allowance.
Suits shall be brought in the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court as set out in the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act, and the compensation court shall in each case designate and allow the amount of the attorney's fee and expenses to be paid from, but not in addition to, the award or judgment to the attorney representing the employee or his or her personal representatives, except as provided in section 48-125.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 48-198
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 48-198 cover?
Section 48-198 ("Suits; filing; attorney's fee; expenses; allowance.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 48-198?
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