How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Hillsboro, Oregon?

Two years from the date of injury under ORS 12.110, three years for wrongful death, and a 180-day tort claim notice if a TriMet or government vehicle or public property was involved.

Where would my Hillsboro injury lawsuit be filed?

In Washington County Circuit Court in downtown Hillsboro, which handles civil cases arising throughout Washington County.

How much does a Hillsboro personal injury lawyer cost?

DuBois Law Group - PDX Injury Law works on a contingency fee. The consultation is free and there is no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident?

Oregon uses modified comparative negligence. You can recover as long as you were 50 percent or less at fault, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault.

Do I have to come to your office in Portland?

No. We meet Hillsboro clients at home, in the hospital, or by phone and video, and court proceedings take place at the Washington County courthouse in Hillsboro.

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Q: Does Oregon cap personal injury damages?

No. The Oregon Supreme Court struck down the cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury cases, and economic damages have never been capped.

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Hillsboro is the Washington County seat and the heart of Oregon’s Silicon Forest, and its roads carry the traffic to match: Highway 26 through the Cornelius Pass and Brookwood interchanges, Tualatin Valley Highway from Aloha through downtown to Cornelius and Forest Grove, Cornell Road past Intel and the airport, and the 185th, Brookwood, and Glencoe corridors that feed the MAX line at Orenco and Hatfield Government Center. That volume produces a steady stream of car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes, along with the falls, dog bites, and other injuries that happen anywhere people live and work. If someone else’s negligence injured you in Hillsboro, the personal injury lawyers at DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law can help you recover what Oregon law provides, and the first conversation costs nothing.

Why Choose A Hillsboro Personal Injury Lawyer From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law?

Our firm has represented injured people across the Portland metro area since 2008, and Washington County cases, filed at the courthouse in downtown Hillsboro, are a regular part of our practice. We handle a deliberately small number of cases at a time so every client works directly with an attorney rather than a case manager. We work on a contingency fee, which means no fee unless we recover compensation for you, and our in-house medical department can connect you with treating providers in Hillsboro if you do not have a doctor. We meet clients at home or in the hospital when injuries make travel difficult.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Hillsboro

The claims we see most often from Hillsboro and the neighboring communities of Cornelius, Forest Grove, Aloha, North Plains, and Banks include:

Accidentes de tráfico on Highway 26, TV Highway, Cornell Road, and the 185th and Brookwood corridors
Accidentes de camiones involving the freight and delivery traffic that serves the Intel campuses and the North Hillsboro industrial area
Accidentes de moto, including crashes on Highway 26 and the rural roads toward North Plains and the coast
Accidentes de bicicleta on the Rock Creek Trail crossings and the Cornell, Baseline, and Evergreen bike lanes
Accidentes de peatones in crosswalks on TV Highway, at MAX stations, and in the parking lots of Tanasbourne and the Streets of Tanasbourne
Lesiones catastróficas, including brain and spinal cord injuries that require lifetime care
Muerte por negligencia claims for families who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident
Drunk driving, slip and fall, premises liability, dog bite, and product liability injuries, handled through our conducir ebrio, slip and fall, premises liability, dog bite, and responsabilidad del producto practices

What Is a Personal Injury Claim Under Oregon Law?

A personal injury claim is a civil case seeking compensation from a person or business whose negligence caused you harm. You must show that the other party owed you a duty of care, breached it, and caused your injuries and losses as a result. Oregon is an at-fault state, so the negligent party’s insurance is responsible for your damages, and Oregon’s modified comparative negligence rule under ORS 31.600 allows you to recover as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault, with your award reduced by your share. Our Portland abogado de lesiones personales page covers the full framework, and our FAQ on how much a case is worth explains how damages are valued.

Damages Available to Hillsboro Injury Victims

Oregon law allows recovery of economic damages, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage, and noneconomic damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. The Oregon Supreme Court struck down the state’s cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury cases, so there is no ceiling on what a jury can award for the human cost of a serious injury. Where the at-fault party’s conduct was reckless, such as drunk driving, punitive damages may be added; see our FAQ on daños punitivos. Our FAQ on calculating lost wages explains how income losses are documented.

Where Hillsboro Injury Cases Are Filed and Treated

Hillsboro has an advantage most cities do not: the courthouse is in town. Personal injury lawsuits arising in Hillsboro are filed in Washington County Circuit Court on East Main Street, which means depositions, hearings, and trial happen minutes from home. Injured Hillsboro residents are most often treated at OHSU Health Hillsboro Medical Center on SE 8th Avenue or Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center near Tanasbourne, with the most serious trauma going to Providence St. Vincent or OHSU, and the records from those facilities form the backbone of the medical evidence. Crashes on Highway 26 are investigated by Oregon State Police or the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, while city streets fall to Hillsboro Police; obtaining the right agency’s report quickly is one of the first steps our attorneys take.

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Oregon?

Oregon’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims, ORS 12.110, gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit, and that deadline remains in effect as of 2026. Wrongful death claims have three years under ORS 30.020. If a TriMet bus or MAX train, a City of Hillsboro or Washington County vehicle, or public property was involved, a formal tort claim notice must be delivered within 180 days. Camera footage and witness memories fade long before the legal deadline, so the practical window is much shorter. Our FAQ on how long you have to file covers the exceptions.

What to Do After an Injury in Hillsboro

Get medical care first, even if you feel able to wait. Report the incident to police or the property owner and get a copy of the report. Photograph the scene, the vehicles or hazard, and your injuries. Collect names and contact information for witnesses. Keep every bill, record, and piece of correspondence. Do not give a recorded statement to the other party’s insurer, and be cautious about early settlement offers; our FAQ on quick settlements explains why the first offer is rarely the right one. Then call a Hillsboro personal injury lawyer so the evidence can be preserved while it still exists.

Contact A Hillsboro Personal Injury Attorney From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law

If you or a family member was injured in Hillsboro or anywhere in Washington County because of someone else’s negligence, DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law is ready to help. The consultation is free, there is no fee unless we win, and we will tell you plainly whether you have a case. Póngase en contacto con nosotros online or call (503) 222-4411 today.