Understanding how Oregon bodily injury works will help you understand how you will get your medical care covered for your injuries. All states have requirements for the type of car insurance you are required to purchase in order to drive.
In Oregon, drivers are required to purchase Liability, which is separated into Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP).
After a car accident in Utah it is very important that you call your own insurance company to report the accident, even if you know the other driver was at fault.
After a car accident in Oregon it is very important that you call your own insurance company to report the accident, even if you know the other driver was at fault.
However, Oregon follows a 51% bar rule, which means an injured party cannot recover for damages if the person is 51% or more at fault, but can recover damages if the individual is 50% or less at fault. Recovery is reduced by degree of fault.
Determining who is at fault after a car accident is complicated and cannot be sorted out online. Your insurance company will help you with this.
The Statute of Limitations means that you must file a lawsuit or close or settle your case within your state time limits. The time clock starts on the day of the car accident.
Injury: 10 years
Property Damage: 10 years
Determining who is at fault after a car accident is complicated and cannot be sorted out online. Your insurance company will help you with this.
To learn more about your State's insurance rules and regulations:
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