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TriMet bus accident: 180-day notice deadline
Injured on TriMet? You have 180 days under Oregon law to get a written claim in, so the first call matters.
Call 1-888-759-9151Free case review by phone at 1-888-759-9151 with the law firm that advertises here. Or write it down and send it.
What day did it happen?
Pick the day it happened to get the TriMet deadline for your claim.
TriMet notice deadline
TriMet must get your notice of claim within 180 days after an injury, or within 1 year if someone dies. Your name and mailing address go in it, along with the time, place and circumstances. This rule comes from ORS 30.275(2)(b).
Time limit for filing a lawsuit
After an injury, the lawsuit filing window is 2 years. That time limit is set by ORS 30.275(9).
Filing a claim with TriMet
Send your Claim Report to TriMet, department RM, at 4012 SE 17th Avenue in Portland, OR 97202, or email it to liabilityclaims@trimet.org. Official page.
More about claims against TriMet
- If the injury, being a minor or incapacity stopped you from giving notice, up to 90 days do not count. Source
- Since you must be able to show that notice was given, hold on to a copy plus proof that you sent it. Source
- One person's damages are capped by Oregon at $902,700 for claims from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Source