Oregon Car Accidents
If you are involved in a Oregon car accident and you believe that the accident was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, you may be able to file a lawsuit to seek damages.
In Oregon, you generally have two (2) years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is known as the statute of limitations. It is important to keep in mind that this time limit can vary depending on the circumstances of the case. That’s why it’s always advisable to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Oregon soon after the accident has happened, and the details are still fresh.
Oregon has a mandatory auto insurance system, which means state residents are required to have certain minimum levels of car insurance coverage to operate a vehicle on public roads. The specific types and amounts of coverage required vary depending on the type of vehicle and its use. For example, drivers are required to have liability insurance, which covers damages or injuries they may cause to other people or property while driving.
Minimum liability insurance is:
- $25,000 for injury or death of one person in an accident
- $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people in an accident
- $15,000 for Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
- $20,000 for property damage in an accident
Snowbirds involved in a car accident in Oregon are most likely going to be involved in an accident with someone who is underinsured, let alone uninsured. It seems low limits mean more errant drivers who drive around with no insurance coverage.
Cross-border car accidents are exceptionally complicated because of the conflict of Tort and contractual laws. At Snowbird Accidents, we arrange for you to speak to some of the best personal injury lawyers in Oregon, who are familiar with cross-border accidents. They work collaboratively with other lawyers and attorneys in your home state or province to protect your legal rights and remedies.