# Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-107: View Statute 48-107

> Nebraska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-107

## Section

- **Citation:** Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-107
- **Heading:** View Statute 48-107
- **Jurisdiction:** Nebraska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NE Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48-107

## Text

In all actions at law brought pursuant to sections 48-101 to 48-108 the burden of proof to establish willful negligence of the injured employee shall be on the defendant.

Laws 1913, c. 198, § 7, p. 580;

R.S.1913, § 3648;

C.S.1922, § 3030;

C.S.1929, § 48-107;

R.S.1943, § 48-107.

The burden of proving intoxication as a defense is on the employer. Johnson v. Hahn Bros. Const. Inc., 188 Neb. 252, 196 N.W.2d 109 (1972).

The burden of proving intoxication as a defense is on the employer. Johnson v. Hahn Bros. Const. Inc., 188 Neb. 252, 196 N.W.2d 109 (1972).

Mere negligence of employee is not sufficient to preclude recovery, but such conduct must be shown as manifests a reckless disregard of consequences coupled with a consciousness that injury will naturally or probably result. Richards v. Abts, 136 Neb. 741, 287 N.W. 199 (1939).

Mere negligence of employee is not sufficient to preclude recovery, but such conduct must be shown as manifests a reckless disregard of consequences coupled with a consciousness that injury will naturally or probably result. Richards v. Abts, 136 Neb. 741, 287 N.W. 199 (1939).

Burden is on employer to establish willful negligence, and he must prove a deliberate act knowingly done or conduct evidencing reckless indifference to his own safety on part of employee. Hoff v. Edgar, 133 Neb. 403, 275 N.W. 602 (1937).

Burden is on employer to establish willful negligence, and he must prove a deliberate act knowingly done or conduct evidencing reckless indifference to his own safety on part of employee. Hoff v. Edgar, 133 Neb. 403, 275 N.W. 602 (1937).

## Nearby sections

- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101 View Statute 48-101](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-101.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-101.01 View Statute 48-101.01](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-101.01.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-102 View Statute 48-102](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-102.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-103 View Statute 48-103](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-103.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-105 View Statute 48-105](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-105.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-106 View Statute 48-106](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-106.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-107 View Statute 48-107](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-107.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-108 View Statute 48-108](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-108.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-110 View Statute 48-110](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-110.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-111 View Statute 48-111](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-111.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-112 View Statute 48-112](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-112.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-114 View Statute 48-114](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-114.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-115 View Statute 48-115](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-115.md)
- [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-115.01 View Statute 48-115.01](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-115.01.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NE_C48_S48-107. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.