Oregon law
Premises Liability Laws in Oregon.
Oregon premises-liability claims are shaped by general negligence law, comparative fault, and special immunity questions for recreational or public land. Many claims involve slips and falls, unsafe conditions, negligent security, and disputes about whether a property owner reasonably addressed a known hazard.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
State law
Statute of Limitations
Most Oregon premises-liability injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the injury, subject to special rules in some public or hidden-injury situations.
State law
Fault & Liability Rules
Oregon reduces recovery by the injured person’s percentage of fault and bars recovery if that person’s fault is greater than the combined fault of the defendants.
State law
Key Oregon Statutes
Comparative fault is central to Oregon slip-and-fall and unsafe-property litigation because defendants often argue the injured person also failed to use reasonable care.
Oregon limits liability in certain recreational-use settings, which can matter in trail, park, outdoor, and open-land injury claims.
State law
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