Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in Oregon

Last verified 2026-07 · Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1) ✓ verified · 3 sources

The deadline

2 years

from Discovery rule codified, under Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1).

Oregon law sets a hard deadline of 2 years to file a slip and fall lawsuit. The controlling statute is Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1), and the clock generally starts on Discovery rule codified. Below: exactly when that clock starts, the exceptions that can pause it, and the traps that shorten it.

Oregon Deadlines for Related Claims

Claim type	Deadline	Statute
Slip and Fall	2 years	Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)
Car Accident	2 yrs	Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110
Credit Card Debt	6 yrs	ORS 12.080(1)
Medical Malpractice	2 yrs	ORS 12.110(4)
Wrongful Death	3 yrs	ORS § 30.020
Personal Injury	2 yrs	Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)
Dog Bite	2 yrs	ORS 31.360 (strict liability); SOL: ORS 12.110(1)
Defamation	1 yr	ORS 12.120(2)
Breach of Contract	6 yrs	ORS 12.080(1)
Medical Debt	6 yrs	Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(1)

When the Clock Starts

In Oregon, the limitations period for slip and fall injury claims generally begins on Discovery rule codified. Oregon recognizes a discovery rule for this claim type: Discovery rule codified in ORS 12.110(1)

Exceptions That Can Extend the Deadline

Minors: the clock is generally paused while the injured person is under 18.
Fraudulent concealment: if the defendant actively hid the wrongdoing, the deadline may be extended until it was or should have been uncovered.
Defendant leaves the state: absence can pause the clock in many circumstances.
Government-claim trap: 180-day written notice under ORS 30.275
Damage caps: $500,000 per occurrence for public body claims under ORS 30.271

2-year SOL.

Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1), official Oregon statute · verified 2026-07

What to Do Before the Deadline Runs

Pin down your accrual date — the day the clock started — and calendar the deadline conservatively.
Preserve evidence now: photos, records, witness contacts, bills. Evidence decays faster than deadlines.
Send preservation/notice letters where required (especially for Oregon government defendants).
If the deadline is inside 6 months, treat it as urgent — filing suit is the only reliable way to stop the clock.

How Oregon Compares to Nearby States

State	Deadline	Statute
Oregon	2 years	Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)
Washington	3 yrs	Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)
Idaho	2 yrs	Idaho Code § 5-219(4)
Nevada	2 yrs	Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)
California	2 yrs	Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Oregon?

You have 2 years from Discovery rule codified, under Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1).

Can I still sue after 2 years in Oregon?

Usually no — courts dismiss claims filed after the statute of limitations expires. Narrow exceptions (the discovery rule, tolling for minors, fraudulent concealment) can extend the deadline; whether one applies depends on your facts.

Does the discovery rule apply to slip and fall injury claims in Oregon?

Yes. Discovery rule codified in ORS 12.110(1)

What if the victim was a minor?

Oregon generally pauses ("tolls") the deadline while the injured person is under 18, giving them time to file after reaching adulthood. Special limits can still apply, so check the statute.

Is the deadline different for claims against the government?

180-day written notice under ORS 30.275

Sources

Official ORS Chapter 12 – Oregon Legislature
Corroborating Oregon Personal Injury Laws – Nolo
Corroborating ORS 30.275 – Justia
Verified 2026-07 under our 4-step process — every line checked against the sources above. How we verify

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Deadlines have exceptions that depend on your facts — confirm with a licensed Oregon attorney.