Personal Injury Attorneys in Oregon

Personal injury attorneys handle cases where someone is physically harmed because of another person's negligence or intentional misconduct. In the context of law enforcement and government misconduct, these attorneys pursue civil claims for injuries caused by officers, government vehicles, or dangerous conditions that the government created or allowed to exist.

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Matthew Kaplan

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Kaplan Law, LLC

📍Portland, OR

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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

Matthew Kaplan is a civil rights attorney based in Oakland, California, who has dedicated his practice to holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. With years of ... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury2 years

Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Or. Rev. Stat. § 30.275

Notice of claim must be filed within 180 days of the alleged loss under the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Failure is a complete bar.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Oregon has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.