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Oregon car accident law rests on three features that quietly decide the outcome of almost every claim: a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, a modified comparative fault rule that bars recovery if you are more than 50% at fault, and mandatory Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage on every auto policy. Understand those three things, and you understand why insurers move so quickly after an Oregon crash: the evidence window is short, the fault lines are sharp, and PIP dollars burn fast.

From the I-5 corridor between Portland and Eugene to the winding stretches of Highway 26 heading to the coast, Oregon's crash profile is shaped by weather, terrain, and traffic. Wet-weather rear-end collisions, interstate merge crashes, rural two-lane head-ons, and crashes involving commercial trucks on mountain passes are among the most common cases we see. Every Oregon auto policy must include at least $15,000 in PIP medical benefits, plus mandatory uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, all of which play into how a serious injury claim is built and paid.

I am George Goldberg, founding partner of Goldberg & Loren. In more than 32 years and over 20,000 injury cases, my firm has handled Oregon car accident claims from small rear-end cases to catastrophic wrongful death actions. I started on the defense side in 1994, representing airlines in injury litigation, before switching to represent plaintiffs in 1996. I know exactly how insurers evaluate and defend Oregon crash cases, and that perspective shows up in every file we handle.

Below you will find our Oregon-focused car accident articles and the questions injured Oregonians ask us most. If you have been hurt in a crash anywhere in Oregon, call Goldberg & Loren at 1-888-352-9243 for a free, no-obligation case review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the statute of limitations on an Oregon car accident claim?
Oregon generally imposes a strict two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims arising from a car accident, measured from the date of the crash. Claims against public bodies, such as a crash involving a TriMet bus or a state or city vehicle, require a much earlier tort claim notice. Contact us to confirm the exact deadline that applies to your case before time runs out.
How does Oregon's comparative fault rule affect my recovery?
Oregon follows a modified comparative fault rule with a 51% bar. If a jury finds you 50% or less at fault, you recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. This makes the fight over percentages of fault the most important battle in most contested Oregon crash cases.
What does Oregon PIP cover, and do I have to use it?
Every Oregon auto policy includes Personal Injury Protection with a minimum of $15,000 in medical benefits and some wage-loss coverage, payable regardless of fault. PIP is your first line of coverage for ER care, imaging, and physical therapy, and it is available to you, your household, and your passengers. It does not substitute for a liability claim against the at-fault driver.
What if the at-fault driver in Oregon had no insurance or not enough insurance?
Oregon requires auto insurers to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on every policy, and most drivers carry it. UM coverage applies when the at-fault driver is uninsured or unidentified in a hit-and-run; UIM applies when their coverage is too low to pay your damages. The claim is against your own carrier, but it is still an adversarial process worth handling with counsel.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor Oregon car accident?
Not always. If you walked away with no injuries and only minor property damage, you probably do not need counsel. If you have any significant medical treatment, lost work, a disputed liability picture, or an insurer pressuring you to sign a release, it is worth at least a free consultation. We will tell you honestly whether a lawyer adds value to your specific case.

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