Central Point Car Accident Attorneys

Central Point Car Accident Questions

What number do I call to report a crash in Central Point?

Dial 911 right away when someone is injured. Oregon law requires drivers to notify police right away when a crash causes injury or death, and in certain crashes with more than $2,500 in damage (ORS 811.745, ORS 811.748). When it is not an emergency, the Central Point Police Department gives 541-776-7206 as its non-emergency dispatch number, and its office line, 541-664-5578, is answered on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The city says its patrol officers are on duty 24 hours a day. For Oregon State Police, dial 800-442-2068, or *677 from a mobile phone. See a doctor, then let us take it from there. Call or text (855) 772-6969.

How do I get the police report for a crash in Central Point?

Start with the agency that wrote it. Central Point Police says copies are available for most closed reports, through its online Police Records Request form or the city's paper records request form. Its records staff answer at 541-664-5578 on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office keeps its records division at 5179 Crater Lake Highway in Central Point, open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., phone 541-774-6800, and it lists non-criminal accident reports among the records available for a fee. Oregon State Police, whose Southern Command Center is also in Central Point, says requests for crash reports should go to Oregon DMV. As our client, you leave that request to us.

Is there a DMV office in Central Point where I can file my crash report?

No. Oregon DMV's office list has no Central Point location. The Medford DMV office is at 987 Medford Center Dr. You may not need to go at all. DMV says the quickest way to file is online through DMV2U, and the paper form can also be picked up at a local law enforcement department. DMV requires your own report within 72 hours when any of these is true: someone was injured or killed, damage to your vehicle is over $2,500, damage to any vehicle is over $2,500 and any vehicle is towed from the scene, or damage to other property is over $2,500 (ORS 811.725). A police report does not replace it. Save a copy for yourself, because DMV says it cannot give you one later. If you are not sure your crash counts, ask us and we will tell you.

A traffic signal was not working when I crashed in Central Point. Does that change my claim?

It can, because a public body may be involved. The City of Central Point says the traffic signals in town are owned by the city and maintained by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Claims against a public body, such as the State of Oregon or a local government, need notice of the claim within 180 days after the injury (ORS 30.275). The 180 day notice is easy to miss. Tell us about the signal when you call. Our Central Point legal team will look into who is responsible and send the notice if one is needed.

Does talking with the insurance adjuster after my Central Point crash protect my deadline?

No. Talking with an insurance adjuster does not, by itself, extend the deadline, and opening an insurance claim is not the same as filing a lawsuit. Most Oregon injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (ORS 12.110). Exceptions can make your deadline shorter or longer, so confirm it with an attorney. Waiting has another cost. Photos, video and vehicle data can be lost, and witnesses forget. Our Central Point legal team can confirm your deadline and start gathering evidence after a free consultation.