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Car accident claims: what to do next in Oregon
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from accident dateORS § 12.110 |
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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 Oregon?
Oregon imposes a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under ORS § 12.110. The state follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar — recovery is barred if your fault is 51% or more. Minimum liability coverage is 25/50/20. A lawyer can confirm yours.
2 years from accident date
Source: ORS § 12.110
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Cases from Oregon can be heard in Multnomah County Circuit Court. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.
Medical facilities in Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Car accident claims: what to do next overview. This page covers the local information available for Oregon.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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- ORS § 12.110