Personal Injury in Oregon
This page covers personal injury 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 personal injury protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern personal injury in Oregon
Oregon state law
- Executive Branch; Organization › Administrative Procedures Act; Review of Rules; Civil PenaltiesOR 183 § 183.482
Cited in 1,734 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; Substance Use Disorder Treatment › Persons With Mental Illness; Dangerous Persons; Commitment; HousingOR 426 § 426.005
Cited in 689 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PersonsOR 163 § 163.115
Cited in 658 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PersonsOR 163 § 163.160
Cited in 630 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Employment; Unlawful Discrimination › Workers’ CompensationOR 656 § 656.262
Cited in 542 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PropertyOR 164 § 164.225
Cited in 538 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for personal injury in Oregon.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
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.