Product Liability Settlements in Oregon
If you have been involved in a product liability in Oregon, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Oregon follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.
Product Liability Settlement Range in Oregon
Nationally, product liability settlements range from $10,000 to $500,000. In Oregon, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.
Low
$10,000
Estimated
$75,000
High
$500,000
How Oregon Law Affects Your Product Liability Claim
Oregon uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $500,000. General personal injury cases in Oregon have no statutory cap on non-economic damages. Portland's large population and active legal community contribute to a vibrant personal injury market, particularly for bicycle accident and pedestrian injury cases.
Under Oregon's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.
Factors Affecting Product Liability Claims in Oregon
- ✓Type of defect (design, manufacturing, or marketing)
- ✓Severity and permanence of injuries caused
- ✓Whether the product was used as intended
- ✓Number of victims affected (mass tort potential)
- ✓Manufacturer's knowledge of the defect
- ✓Recall history and regulatory compliance
- ✓Availability of alternative safer designs
Common Product Liability Injuries
Relevant Oregon Statutes
- •Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110 (statute of limitations)
- •Or. Rev. Stat. § 31.600 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
- •Or. Rev. Stat. § 31.710 (med mal non-economic cap)
Product Liability Claims in Oregon Cities
If your product liability occurred in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, or anywhere else in Oregon, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.