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Oregon Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Oregon. Find attorneys who understand Oregon law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Oregon Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Oregon vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Oregon's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Oregon follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if your fault is g...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Oregon does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Oregon
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Oregon uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Oregon Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Oregon Fault System
Oregon follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if your fault is greater than the combined fault of others. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced proportionally.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Oregon's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Or. Rev. Stat. § 31.600
Oregon Damage Caps
Oregon does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Oregon courts are generally plaintiff-friendly.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Oregon
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 5
Major north-south corridor through Portland connecting Washington to California.
Interstate 84
East-west route through the Columbia River Gorge connecting Portland to Idaho.
US Highway 101
Coastal route with logging truck traffic and challenging conditions.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
Frequently Asked Questions: Oregon Truck Accident Law
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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