Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-136 (2026)

Compensation; voluntary settlements

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The interested parties shall have the right to settle all matters of compensation between themselves with the consent of the workers' compensation insurer, if any, and in accordance with the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act. No such settlement shall be binding unless the settlement is in accordance with such act.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases, 1935–1991 · leading case: Miner v. Robertson Home Furnishing, 476 N.W.2d 854 (Neb. 1991).

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Miner v. Robertson Home Furnishing, 476 N.W.2d 854 (Neb. 1991). · cites it 4× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-136 (Reissue 1988) requires that a copy of any settlement agreement reached by the parties be filed with the Workers’ Compensation Court and that the agreement otherwise comply with the act.”

Duffy Bros. Constr. Co. v. Pistone Builders, Inc., 299 N.W.2d 170 (Neb. 1980). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-136 (Reissue 1978) provides that the parties have a right to settle matters of compensation between themselves; however, they must file a copy of such settlement with the compensation court, and no such settlement is binding unless it is in accord with the…”

Miller v. Schlereth, 36 N.W.2d 497 (Neb. 1949). · cites it 2× “Section 48-136, R. S. 1943, provides in substance that a copy of the settlement shall be filed with the compensation court and no- settlement shall be binding unless it is in accord with the provisions of this act.”

James v. Rainchieff Constr. Co., 251 N.W.2d 367 (Neb. 1977). · cites it 4× “Section 48-136, R.R.S.1943, permits the parties to settle matters of compensation between themselves, provided that a copy of the settlement be filed with the compensation court, but it shall not be binding unless in accordance with the provisions of the compensation act.”

Duncan v. A. Hospe Co., 277 N.W. 339 (Neb. 1938). · cites it 2× “” Section 48-136, Comp. St. 1929, provides: “(Settlement Between Parties, When Binding) The interested parties shall have the right to settle all matters of compensation between themselves in accordance with the provisions of *813 this article: Provided, that a copy of such…”

Zurich Gen. Accident & Liab. Ins. v. Walker, 258 N.W. 550 (Neb. 1935). · cites it 6× “” Section 48-136: “The interested parties shall have the right to settle all matters of compensation between themselves in accordance with the provisions of this article: Provided, that a copy of such settlement shall be filed with the compensation commissioner, and no such…”

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