Time limits apply in Oregon. Find out if you still qualify.
Start Your Free Review
Answer 2-3 quick questions to review your potential case.
Verified against court records, regulatory records, and peer-reviewed research.
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Oregon: 2 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 1 year; formal claim within 2 years
2 years (civil lawsuit)
Where to File in Oregon
Oregon has its own state occupational safety plan — Oregon OSHA (Oregon Occupational Safety and Health) — which enforces standards at least as protective as federal OSHA and in some cases stricter, particularly for fall protection and excavation safety. Oregon OSHA inspection records are the primary regulatory evidence source in construction accident civil litigation. Oregon applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (ORS 31.600). Portland and Eugene are the primary construction markets, with significant residential high-rise and light rail/infrastructure construction in the Portland metro area. Oregon Circuit Courts handle civil construction accident claims.
Exposure in Oregon
Source: Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA)
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — Oregon