What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Oregon?
In Oregon, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under ORS § 12.110(1).
Personal injury Deadlines in Oregon
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Oregon?
In Oregon, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 2 years under ORS § 12.110(1).
When does the clock start for personal injury in Oregon?
Two years for injury to the person.
Can the Oregon deadline for personal injury be extended?
Oregon applies a discovery rule through case law (Berry v. Branner; Gaston v. Parsons). ORS § 12.115 imposes a ten-year outer limit on negligent injury claims generally. A claim against a public body requires notice under ORS § 30.275 within 180 days.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Oregon?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 180 days under ORS § 30.275. The Oregon Tort Claims Act requires notice of claim to the public body within 180 days of the alleged loss or injury, and within one year for wrongful death. Notice is a condition precedent to suit. The Act also caps damages. URL points at ch. 12 and should be…
How does Oregon compare to other states for personal injury?
Oregon's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Oregon:
