How Could Oregon's Tort Limit Cap Affect Your Injury Case?
If you're a resident of the Beaver State and have recently been injured in an accident, you may be reviewing your available legal options. While a personal injury or other civil tort claim may be the best recourse if you're dissatisfied with the settlement offer made by the responsible party's insurance company, when you're suing the state, your options can be a bit different – especially after a recent Oregon Supreme Court decision upholding the statutory cap on damages that can be assessed against state agencies.