Medical Malpractice Law in Oregon

This page covers medical malpractice law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what medical malpractice protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern medical malpractice in Oregon

Oregon state law

Human Services; Juvenile Code; Corrections › Child Welfare Services OR 418 § 418.799
Occupations and Professions › Health Professions Generally OR 676 § 676.454
Occupations and Professions › Regulation of Medicine, Podiatry and Acupuncture OR 677 § 677.133
Insurance › Insurance Policies Generally; Property and Casualty Policies OR 742 § 742.004
Insurance › Insurance Policies Generally; Property and Casualty Policies OR 742 § 742.405

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Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for medical malpractice in Oregon.

USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.