The rules of civil procedure for those who are incarcerated present additional hurdles:

To preserve your state law claims in Oregon, proper tort claim notice must be received within 180 days. Then you have a two-year statute of limitations.

You must also exhaust all... View More

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answered on Jun 30, 2025

Your upstairs neighbor was negligent because they were careless in dropping a mattress without making sure the area was clear. If your neighbor owns the apartment upstairs, then their homeowner's insurance should cover your daughter's injuries, including medical bills and pain and... View More

It is only a police matter if you believe the neighbor intentionally dropped a mattress on your daughter. Otherwise, it is a civil matter. See if your neighbor has renter's insurance. If so, their insurance will cover. Your daughter is entitled to her medical bills being paid and some money... View More

Assuming the malpractice took place in Oregon, you have 2 years from the date of discovery to either settle or file suit. You will need to find a doctor willing to testify against the doctors who missed the diagnosis that they failed to meet the standard of care and be able to state you would have... View More

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answered on Jun 8, 2025

There are two key considerations in this situation:

- Does failing to register the vehicle within the required timeframe in California violate the state's registration rules?

- How does this impact your contractual obligations with your insurance company?

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If this person has threatened you more than one time, it is possible you may qualify for a stalking order.

https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/Stalking-PACKET.pdf

You could also file a civil lawsuit for intentional infliction of emotional distress. If you send a demand... View More

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answered on May 7, 2025

First, let me say that I am sorry that you had to deal with this, as having a child in need of urgent, potentially life saving care is devasting. I hope she is doing well now and you are in a good place emotionally over it. Second, it is important to keep in mind mistakes happen often at a... View More

If the accident was not your fault, the at-fault party should pay your vehicle damage. If you can prove you had insurance within the last 6 months, you may be entitled to non-economic damages for your pain and suffering if you need medical treatment as a result of your injuries. If you have major... View More

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answered on Apr 26, 2025

I am very sorry that you were forced to endure this event. There may be facts to this event that would change my answer, and if you want to pursue any legal action, you will need to discuss this with an attorney, as you know this is intended to give you a broad idea of what your issue(s) involves.... View More

It sounds like you have a case of trespassing water on your land. You will need to get estimates of what it costs to fix the problem and to prevent further damage. You may need injunctive relief if there is no way a contractor can remedy the situation. Also you will need your contractor to serve... View More

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answered on Apr 7, 2025

I am so sorry for your pain. You have two (2) years to file a claim in court. If the hospital is a public entity (OSHU, et.al.), then you must file a tort claim notice within 180 days. It's as simple as providing notice to them that you have a claim.

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

I often say there are two things that are very difficult: 1) Getting money out of people, and 2) Suing a Doctor/Dentist.

I am so sorry for your bad outcome. Unfortunately, every day there are bad outcomes in the medical field. If we could sue everytime there was a mistake and/or accident,... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Signing an agreement that voids any warranty could cause you to lose any rights you may have otherwise have had under Oregon law. I am not sure what the jack stand and door incident has to do with the work on the axle or the rationale for voiding the warranty, but I would question why that is. They... View More

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. You outline a long list of grievances, but it looks like they share a common thread of being related to individual consumer lending practices. Therefore, your question of what kind of lawyer you need could cover the... View More

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answered on Feb 19, 2025

Time limitations are based on the concept that we don't want old, stale cases coming in court. We have to turn the page, so to speak. Ordinarily in negligence cases involving bodily injury the statute of limitations is two (2) years. So, given that time line, you were diagnosed with cancer in... View More

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answered on Feb 26, 2025

In Oregon, medical malpractice claims typically must be filed within two years of the alleged negligent act or from the date you discovered—or reasonably should have discovered—the injury, though there’s an ultimate repose period of five years for medical malpractice cases. Since your... View More

More information is needed to establish if there is liability. If the dog was off leash there is liability in most counties. See if you can find out from animal control if the dog has attacked anyone before. If the dog previously attacked someone there would be liability in all counties.... View More

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answered on Feb 15, 2025

What steps should you take after a dog bites your son? I am going to assume that your son is a minor. If your son is over 18, then he would represent himself. You need to contact an attorney who specializes in dog bite cases. This is the short answer. You should not try to represent yourself in a... View More

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answered on Feb 15, 2025

32 years is a long marraige, and I am sorry for your loss; and I know that being apart does not it easier. If you are still legally married, and you are the spouse, there is a lot you can do to move forward. In Oregon, you can file a Small Estate Affidavit and be given the necessary authority to... View More

There is nothing in Oregon called “non-responsibility.” If your husband died with no Will his estate is controlled by Oregon Intestate Law which means that his probate assets will go to you after his bills are paid (assuming he has no children who are not yours). If you want you can choose to... View More