Oregon is a friendly lawsuit loan state. Learn personal injury laws, accident rates, and statistics.
How the insurance works in Oregon
Oregon is a beautiful state with evergreen forests and water bodies gracing the landscape. With over 4 million people, this is the perfect location to experience the diversity of culture — it’s also the ninth-largest and 27th most populous state in the U.S.
In addition to its scenic mountains, waterfalls, beaches, lakes, deserts, and shrublands, Oregon has a booming economy driven by tourism, technology, and agriculture, among other industries.
One aspect of Oregon that’s not so appealing is the tardy court proceedings from insurance companies. It could take months and years to get judgment and settlement. Because legal proceedings tend to get protracted, plaintiffs tempt to settle their lawsuits for less than their case is worth and take peanuts for their long agonizing pain.
Personal injury laws in Oregon
Oregon has a wrongful death toll of 66.4% per 100,000 of the population which is above the national average of 60.1 by over 10%.
Oregon adopts the modified comparative negligence rule.
This rule implies that the plaintiff will lose part of your compensation by as much as the court deems you responsible for the injury.
If you are found to be 20% at fault for your injury, the payout reduces by the same percentage while the other party bears the burden of the remainder. However, you will lose every right to get compensation if you are found to be above 50% at fault.
Oregon adopts the at-fault doctrine while judging motor accidents.
This implies that the at-fault driver will be responsible of any injury or harm they caused.
In Oregon, the injured party in a motor accident can file a claim with their insurer, file a claim directly with the at-fault driver’s insurer, or proceed with filing a suit.
Car accidents stats according to the Oregon department of transportation
Auto accidents involving cars and trucks are a source of concern and the major causes of traffic accidents in Oregon. A recent report showed that Oregon recorded 437 deaths in 400 fatal crashes in 2017.
The fatal accident rate is 11.1 deaths per 100,000 of the Oregon population compared to the national average of 10.9.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is responsible for over 51% of fatal crashes, while at least 55% of traffic fatalities are attributed to not wearing seatbelts. The high rate of traffic fatalities costs the state at least $426 million yearly.
Statute of limitations
Every state has a time limit within which plaintiffs are expected to initiate or file a legal action. If this statutory time frame is not exceeded, the plaintiff will lose the right to sue for damages or collect any compensation. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations, and it differs in different cases.
The statute of limitations prevents parties from threatening lawsuits indefinitely. It also helps in protecting the integrity of lawsuits and allows enough time for gathering evidence.
Here are the civil statutes of limitations in Oregon:
- Injury to person — 2 years
- Libel and slander — 2 years
- Fraud — 2 years
- Injury to personal injury — 6 years
- Medical Malpractice — 2 years
- Trespass — 6 years
- Collection of rents — 1 year
- Collection of debt on account — 6 years
- Contracts — 6 years
- Judgments — 10 years
The legal funding company
Whether you are looking to pay for medical bills or need money to take care of your living expenses, it means you need the cash fast. Unexpected costs are almost guaranteed after an accident.
Thankfully, the insurance low-ball offer methods don’t have to be your reality. Plaintiffs no longer have to fall prey to the schemes of defense attorneys and defendants’ insurers who would trick you into dropping your case.
Cash advances on pending lawsuits exist to help you with your financial demands while you settle your case for a fair settlement offer.
We have all the expertise and resources to provide you with car accident financing or other types of plaintiff funding. Contact us for a quick case evaluation and guide you on how best to go about your application.
Call (888) 711-3599 to apply for a loan on your settlement claims. If you get approved, the loan is non-recourse and solely based on your potential lawsuit recovery.
You could get a risk-free lawsuit financial solution in a matter of hours from approval.
See the cities and counties we funded so far in the state of Oregon
Our funding services are available and accessible to all plaintiffs across virtually every city and county in Oregon.
Cities we typically provide lawsuit funding in:
- Portland
- Oregon City
- Salem
- Eugene
- Gresham
- Hillsboro
- Bend
- Beaverton
- Medford
- Springfield
- Corvallis
- Tigard
- Aloha
- Albany
- Lake Oswego
- Keizer
Counties in OR we typically provide funding in:
- Multnomah County
- Washington County
- Clackamas County
- Lane County
- Marion County
- Jackson County
- Deschutes County
- Linn County
- Douglas County
- Yamhill County
- Benton County
- Josephine County
- Polk County
- Umatilla County
- Klamath County
Types of cases we fund
- Assault and battery
- Agricultural and farming accidents
- Beach accidents
- Asbestos
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Chemical fire accidents
- Cruise ship accidents
- Dram shop
- Electrical accidents
- Expected/intended harm
- Gym accidents
- Hospital negligence
- Libel and defamation suits
- Nursing home negligence
- Negligent security
- Medical malpractice
- Mesothelioma
- Misdiagnosis
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Roundup lawsuits
- School bullying
- School negligence
- Slip and fall
- Sports Injuries
- Subway accidents
- Sexual abuse of any kind
- Surgical error
- Supermarket accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Toxic mold
- Veteran Affairs Military Lawsuits
- Wet pavements
- Work related accidents
- Wrongful death
Motor vehicle and car accident loans
- Ambulance accidents
- Aviation accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bus accidents
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Farm tractor
- Firetruck accidents
- Forklift accidents
- Golf cart accidents
- Hit and Runs
- Head-on accidents
- Helicopter accidents
- Limousine accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Multiple-vehicle Accidents
- Pedestrian accident
- Police car accidents
- Parking lot accidents
- Racing car accidents
- Rear-end accident claims
- RV accidents
- Scooter and moped accidents
- Semi-truck 18 wheeler accidents
- Side-impacts
- Taxicab accidents
- Uber, Lyft accidents
- Train accidents
Employment and labor lawsuit funding
- Construction accidents
- Employment discrimination
- FELA
- Jones Act
- Sexual harassment
- Wage law violation
- Wrongful termination
- Patent Litigation Funding
- Securities and Shareholder
- Qui Tam Whistle Blower
- International Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Monetization
- Competition and Anti Trust
- DIP Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Veteran Affairs Settlements
- All settled mass torts
Other states we fund
*We provide funding for personal injury, employment/labor, and civil rights lawsuits in the following states:
Arizona, Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
- We currently fund Colorado at a minimum of $75,000. Case value must be at least $750,000+.
- We currently fund North Carolina at a minimum of $25,000. Case value must be at least $250,000+.
- We currently fund South Carolina at a minimum of $100,000. Case value must be at least $1,000,000+.
- We currently fund in Nevada at a minimum of $20,000. Case value must be at least $200,000+.
- We currently fund in Illinois at a maximum of $40,000. Case value must be at least $400,000+.
- We currently fund in Tennessee at a minimum of $10,000. Case value must be at least $100,000+.
- We currently fund in Arizona at a minimum of $20,000. Case value must be at least $200,000+.
*Litigants with corporate disputes are eligible to receive funding in every state in the United States (and eligible countries).
*Funding for attorneys is provided in most states. Please get in touch with us to find out if your state is eligible.
*Worker’s compensation claims are funding only in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wyoming.