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Fracture settlements
in Oregon.

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Oregon applies modified-51 comparative fault. The state's non-economic damages cap was struck down by the Oregon Supreme Court in Lakin v. Senco (1999) and has not been re-imposed. For fracture claims specifically, the band is built from the state-by-state tort law · jury verdict reporters · statutory caps framework and then adjusted for Oregon's modified comparative — 51% bar.

Oregon applies modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. A fracture claimant who is 50% at fault still recovers 50% of damages; one assigned 51% recovers nothing. This is slightly more claimant-friendly than the 50% bar applied in some neighbouring states, and it leaves room for negotiation in mixed-liability fracture cases where the comparative-fault split is close to even.

Oregon does not impose a state-specific statutory cap on the standard heads of damage in fracture cases. The band is constrained primarily by jury verdict ranges, insurance policy limits, and the strength of the medical paper trail. Catastrophic fracture claims with documented future care needs can clear the upper end of the band without bumping into a statutory ceiling.

band · US federal frame
$15,000 – $80,000
Wrist or arm fracture
Settlement aggregates

The US band is the starting point. Oregon's fault rule and any applicable cap then adjust the figure.

OR · statute of limitations
2 years from date of injury

Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110

OR · fault rule
Modified comparative — 51% bar

Modified comparative — recovery barred at 51% claimant fault.

fracture · same region & fault regime

Compare to like jurisdictions.

How Oregon's fault rule and limitation period compare to jurisdictions in the same US region and to those running the same fault rule for fracture claims.

JurisdictionFault ruleLimitationFracture page
Oregon · you are hereModified comparative — 51% bar2 years from date of injury
UtahModified comparative — 50% bar4 years for personal injury; 2 years for medical malpracticeUT · fracture
WashingtonPure comparative negligence3 years from date of injuryWA · fracture
WyomingModified comparative — 51% bar4 years from date of injuryWY · fracture
AlaskaPure comparative negligence2 years from date of injury or discoveryAK · fracture
CaliforniaPure comparative negligence2 years for personal injury; 1 year for medical malpractice (with 3-year repose)CA · fracture
ColoradoModified comparative — 50% bar2 years for personal injury; 3 years for motor vehicleCO · fracture
PennsylvaniaModified comparative — 51% bar2 years from date of injuryPA · fracture
South CarolinaModified comparative — 51% bar3 years from date of injurySC · fracture
TexasModified comparative — 51% bar2 years from date of injuryTX · fracture
VermontModified comparative — 51% bar3 years from date of injuryVT · fracture
Rhode IslandPure comparative negligence3 years from date of injuryRI · fracture
South DakotaPure comparative negligence3 years from date of injurySD · fracture
OR · fracture · frequently asked

Common questions.

Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.

editorial note

Figures on this page are starting points: the US band adjusted for Oregon's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Oregon. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.