Oregon Personal Injury Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Oregon personal injury attorneys who understand the state’s 51% comparative fault bar, the Oregon Tort Claims Act notice and caps, and the no-fault PIP framework for auto cases. Whether your injury happened in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, on I-5 or I-84, or skiing on Mt. Hood, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

Two years from the date of injury under ORS § 12.110. Wrongful death is three years under ORS § 30.020. Claims under the Oregon Tort Claims Act require 180-day written notice under ORS § 30.275 (90 days for wrongful death).

Under ORS § 31.600, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants you recover nothing.

Auto, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare crashes (with PIP coordination); slip-and-falls; dog bites; defective products; medical malpractice; nursing home neglect; premises liability; negligent security; workplace third-party claims; recreational injuries (Mt. Hood, Crater Lake, Pacific Coast); and wrongful death.

You look at your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (mandatory in OR), homeowner’s or commercial policies, and any vicarious-liability defendants. Oregon also requires PIP under ORS § 742.520 — pays medical and wage benefits regardless of fault.

Most settle, but Multnomah, Washington, and Lane county juries return real verdicts when liability is clear. Defense insurers know which firms try cases.

The Oregon Tort Claims Act applies. You must file written notice within 180 days under ORS § 30.275 (90 days for wrongful death). Damages capped under ORS § 30.272 (currently around $983,300 per claim against State, with separate local caps).

Oregon personal injury attorneys typically take cases on a contingency basis — no upfront cost, and they’re paid a percentage of the recovery only if they win. Typical fees range from 33% to 40% depending on whether the case settles or goes to trial. Case expenses are normally advanced by the firm.

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Oregon?

Oregon applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar under ORS § 31.600 — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than the combined fault of all defendants. The standard PI SOL is two years under ORS § 12.110. The Oregon Tort Claims Act (ORS § 30.260 et seq.) requires written notice within 180 days under ORS § 30.275 and caps damages against public bodies (currently around $983,300 per claim against the State, inflation-adjusted, with separate caps for local public bodies). Oregon’s auto law includes mandatory PIP under ORS § 742.520 with a serious-injury threshold considerations affecting tort recovery in some contexts. Local counsel familiar with Multnomah, Washington, and Lane county practice is valuable.

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Oregon?

Our network includes Oregon personal injury attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Oregon

From the moment you connect with a Oregon personal injury attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Treating the 51% bar as if apportionment doesn’t matter

Missing the 180-day OTCA notice (90 days for wrongful death)

Mismanaging PIP benefits and subrogation coordination

Misclassifying dog bite claims — strict liability covers economic damages only

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Treating the 51% bar as if apportionment doesn’t matter

Missing the 180-day OTCA notice (90 days for wrongful death)

Mismanaging PIP benefits and subrogation coordination

Misclassifying dog bite claims — strict liability covers economic damages only

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Common Oregon Personal Injury Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Oregon Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

33%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Personal injury attorneys in Oregon work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Oregon’s OTCA notice rules and PIP coordination require careful case planning. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

What Can Your Oregon Personal Injury Compensation Include?

Economic Damages (No Cap)

Past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and out-of-pocket costs — uncapped in standard PI cases.

Non-Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment — no statutory cap in standard PI cases. The Oregon Supreme Court has invalidated prior cap statutes in jury-trial claims.

Punitive Damages (Allocation)

Available under ORS § 31.730 for malicious or reckless conduct. 70% of any punitive award is paid to the Oregon Criminal Injuries Compensation Account. No statutory cap, subject to due-process review.

Loss of Consortium

Recoverable by the uninjured spouse for loss of companionship, society, and services.

Wrongful Death

Recoverable under ORS § 30.020. Damages include pecuniary loss, loss of society, and pre-death pain and suffering. No general statutory cap.

PIP Benefits

Oregon-specific: PIP under ORS § 742.520 pays $15,000 medical and wage benefits regardless of fault, with tort recovery for damages beyond PIP.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Oregon Personal Injury Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Oregon?

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Oregon?

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Oregon

Common Oregon Personal Injury Mistakes

How Much Do Oregon Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Oregon Personal Injury Compensation Include?

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