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What are Nuisance Laws in Salem, OR?

Attractive Nuisance laws are in place to safeguard children from injury or death. Oregon regulates Attractive Nuisances and makes land owners liable in certain situations.

Attractive Nuisance Statutes in Oregon

The laws regulating attractive nuisances require landowners to keep their property reasonably free from objects or conditions that might injure a child who comes onto the land in Salem.

To win in an Attractive Nuisance case, the plaintiff must prove 4 facts: Initially, that a dangerous condition existed on the property in Oregon. Next, that the property owner created that condition, or allowed it to persist unabated.

Third, that the landowner knew or should have known that the condition would attract young people. And finally, that the landowner knew or should have known that the condition could harm minors.

To win in an Attractive Nuisance case, the plaintiff must prove 4 facts: Initially, that a dangerous condition existed on the property in Oregon. Next, that the property owner created that condition, or allowed it to persist unabated.

Oregon Attractive Nuisance Lawyers Are Prepared to Help

If your child was harmed by an Attractive Nuisance, such as heavy machinery, or an empty swimming pool in Salem, Oregon you should get in touch with an Attractive Nuisance attorney quickly. These legal professionals can make sure that you get the compensation you need to take care of your child.

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Life in Salem

Salem, Oregon is the capital of the state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the scenic Willamette Valley, on the banks of the Willamette River. It is the third-largest city in the state of Oregon, with a population of 155,000.

Salem, OR was first settled by Europeans in 1812, where explorers established it as a trading post. In the 1840s, more permanent settlement came in the form of Christian missionaries. Shortly thereafter, Salem became the capital of the Oregon Territory, and continued to serve in this capacity when Oregon became a state in 1859.

Because it is the state capital, Salem, Oregon's economy is supported heavily by jobs created by the state government, which is the largest employer in Salem. In addition to employing all of the state elected officials in Oregon, from the governor down to state legislators, the government of Oregon, through its many agencies headquartered in Salem, employs a large number of administrative personnel, and other professionals. In particular, the state government employs many Salem, Oregon lawyers.

In Salem, there are also many lawyers in private practice. Salem, Oregon is home to Willamette University School of Law, which is part of the oldest university in the Western United States. Willamette University's law school has graduated hundreds of successful Salem, Oregon lawyers throughout its long history.

If you are facing a legal issue in Salem, Oregon and need assistance, it's highly likely that you'll be able to find a Salem, Oregon attorney who can help you.

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