Modified Comparative Negligence (51% Bar)
Oregon follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.
No Cap
No limit on non-economic damages
2 years for personal injury
Deadline to file your lawsuit
Oregon follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Plaintiff can recover if 50% or less at fault; damages reduced proportionally. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.
Example:
If plaintiff is 30% at fault for $100k damages, they recover $70,000. If plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, they recover $0.
Additional research needed for specific cap amounts
$0
Based on reported cases in Oregon
16,215
Personal injury lawsuits per year
Oregon follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar rule. The Sandford v. Chevrolet Division (1981) case established important product liability standards.
Oregon's timber industry has produced significant workplace injury litigation. Logging accidents and sawmill injuries create complex liability cases.
The state has seen notable bicycle accident cases, with Portland's cycling culture creating unique liability questions for drivers and the city.
Oregon personal injury cases are filed in Circuit Court, with 27 judicial districts. Multnomah County (Portland) handles the most civil litigation.
Oregon follows the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure. The state uses case management and pretrial conferences.
Oregon courts have mandatory arbitration for cases under $50,000. Settlement conferences are encouraged for larger cases.
Oregon attorneys are licensed by the Oregon State Bar. For personal injury cases, experience with Oregon's 51% bar rule is essential.
The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association is the state's primary plaintiff attorney organization. Environmental and timber industry experience is valuable.
Contingency fees typically range from 33-40%. Oregon has no general damage caps, though medical malpractice has specific limits.
Oregon's statute of limitations for personal injury is 2 years under ORS § 12.110. This applies to most negligence claims.
Medical malpractice also has a 2-year limit with a 5-year statute of repose. Claims against Oregon government entities require 180-day notice under the Oregon Tort Claims Act.
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice. Laws in Oregon are complex and individual case results vary. Consult a licensed Oregon attorney for advice specific to your case.