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Oregon is fairly unique among states in that its damage cap only applies to noneconomic damages in wrongful death cases arising from medical malpractice. That cap is set at $500,000 under Oregon law.

Lawyers sometimes make mistakes. If the mistake causes a loss, you may be able to recover through a malpractice suit. Legal malpractice is the failure of a lawyer to represent a client in a way that conforms with the legal standard of care in the community.

Statute of Limitations in Oregon In general, an injured patient must file suit either (a) within 2 years of the date the malpractice occurred, or (b) within 2 years of the date when the malpractice reasonably should have been discovered by the patient.

Oregon's statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits can be found at Oregon Revised Statutes section 12.110, and it says: "An action to recover damages for injuries to the person arising from any medical, surgical or dental treatment, omission or operation shall be commenced within two years from the date ...

This is known as the ?statute of limitations.? The limitations period for personal injury arising from any medical, surgical or dental treatment, omission or operation is two years from the date when the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. ORS 12.110(4).

The Average Settlement for Medical Malpractice Cases Minor cases: Up to $10,000. Short-term disabilities: $10,000 to $30,000. Cases that require corrective measures: $30,000 to $100,000. Severe cases: $100,000 to $500,000. Permanent injury: Over $1,000,000.