ORS 811.170 Violation of open container law question

If the vehicle was parked on private business property and not on a highway (as defined by ORS 801.305), there is no violation of ORS 811.170. The open container law applies to vehicles on a highway in Oregon, and apply to any person in the vehicle. The laws pertaining to DUII are much broader. You can be cited and convicted for DUII if you operate a vehicle while under the influence "upon any premises open to the public." This means if you are under the influence and drive your car on...

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I have uninsured motorist insurance and was hit by one. Do they cover Pain and Suffering on top of the medical expenses?

The short answer to your question is "Yes." Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage provides coverage for pain and suffering damages. The wrinkle in your case is that you were injured in Oregon while insured under a Georgia UM policy. In Oregon there is a two year Statute of Limitations ("SOL") that applies to UM claims, but your policy may dictate a different SOL.