Oregon has no cap on pain and suffering for nonfatal injuries caused by private defendants, after the Supreme Court struck the $500,000 cap in 2020. You can recover if your fault is not greater than the others' combined fault, and each defendant pays its own share.
Enter your economic damages, pick severity and the defendant, and set the fault split.
The Oregon Supreme Court in Busch v. McInnis Waste Systems (July 9, 2020) held that the $500,000 cap in ORS 31.710(1) was unconstitutional under Article I, section 10 as applied to personal injury claims. The jury in that case had awarded $10.5 million in noneconomic damages to a pedestrian who lost a leg.
Fault follows ORS 31.600, and liability is several only under ORS 31.610. Public bodies have separate Tort Claims Act limits.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Oregon statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Oregon attorney.