Dog Bite Liability in Oregon
Whether a dog owner in Oregon is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.
Short answer: Limited strict liability statute. If a court has already found that a dog is a "potentially dangerous dog" and the dog later injures a person or damages property, the keeper is strictly liable for the economic damages. Or. Rev. Stat. § 609.115
| Dog bites | Limited strict liability statute. If a court has already found that a dog is a "potentially dangerous dog" and the dog later injures a person or damages property, the keeper is strictly liable for the economic damages. This does not apply to a person who provoked the dog, assaulted the keeper, or trespassed on premises from which the keeper may lawfully exclude others. Other dog-bite claims depend on common-law rules. Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 609.115 |
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| Deadline to sue for an injury | Two years for assault, battery, false imprisonment, or any other injury to the person not arising from a contract. In addition, no action for negligent injury to a person or property may be filed more than 10 years after the act or omission (statute of ultimate repose). |
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FAQ
Is a dog owner liable for a dog bite in Oregon?
Limited strict liability statute. If a court has already found that a dog is a "potentially dangerous dog" and the dog later injures a person or damages property, the keeper is strictly liable for the economic damages. This does not apply to a person who provoked the dog, assaulted the keeper, or trespassed on premises from which the keeper may lawfully exclude others. Other dog-bite claims depend on common-law rules.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Oregon?
Two years for assault, battery, false imprisonment, or any other injury to the person not arising from a contract. In addition, no action for negligent injury to a person or property may be filed more than 10 years after the act or omission (statute of ultimate repose).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.