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The issue is whether you whether you were defending yourself or started the fight?  If another person was the agressor and by defending yourself, you knocked a tooth out, you should not be held liable for the damages caused by the fight.  But if you started the fight and someone's tooth got knocked out, you could be sued for the damages.  The inability to pay (no money and college student) does not allow you to escape liability for this altercation if you were the agressor. 

Under Oregon law, the insurance company of the car you were driving or riding in when you were injured has PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage to pay at least $15,000.00 of the reasonable and necessary medical bills you incur within one year after the collision. They will also pay 70% of your lost wages up to a maximum of $1,250.00 per month if you are off work at least two weeks with a doctor's authorization. That coverage is for 52 weeks. Your PIP coverage may be greater than the above amounts.If you were in someone else's car and have auto insurance of your own, you should have coverage to pay more medical bills and lost wages if the insurance limits of the car in which you were driving or riding are exhausted.Other rules apply if you are a pedestrian or bicyclist and are struck by a motor vehicle. The insurance companies will collect the money they pay for your medical bills and lost wages from the insurance company of the party responsible for causing the accident.If you have health insurance coverage that will help cover the difference between the PIP payments and the balance of your wife's medical bills, but they will most likely want to be reimbursed for those expenses.With severe injuries like this, I suggest you see a personal injury attorney to help you manage the insurance claim as soon as possible.

They don't have enough space in jail. They are letting out non-violent drug offenders to make room for murderers and armed robbers. Expect a hefty fine and points against your license, though. I recommend that you hire a traffic attorney who may be able to get the charge reduced (simple speeding, etc.) and save you some points.