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Category: Wrongful Death

Beneficiaries in a Wrongful Death Case

05/23/23

A wrongful death claim is brought by a Portland wrongful death lawyer for the benefit of certain “beneficiaries.” Exactly who qualifies as a “beneficiary” is defined by the law. Note that the person who can “bring the lawsuit” is not the same as the people who can “benefit from the lawsuit.” The “beneficiaries” are the… read more


A Guide to Wrongful Death Laws in Oregon

05/22/23

Losing a loved one is always a devastating experience. When your loved one dies in any accident that could have been avoided, processing their death can be even more emotionally and financially devastating. In Oregon, family members of victims who have been killed due to another person’s negligence and recklessness can bring a wrongful death lawsuit… read more


One person dies in three vehicle crash on Hwy 42 – Douglas County (Photo)

On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 3:31 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle collision on Hwy 42 milepost 76 near Winston, OR. Preliminary investigation shows that a 2001 Dodge Ram PU, operated by William Dewar (85) of Roseburg, was eastbound when it struck the back of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado… read more


Concluding Thoughts

We appreciate that you have taken the time to read this book. You are going through a very difficult time in your life, and we know that you have a lot going on. We very much hope you have found this book helpful, as our primary goal was to help educate you about Oregon wrongful… read more



Limits on Non-economic Damages.

04/27/16

In personal injury cases, there are two basic forms of “damages” a client may recover: economic and non-economic damages. Some lawyers will refer to them as “general” and “special” damages, but the correct terms are economic and non-economic damages. Most wrongful death damages are determined by law using the criteria defined earlier (see the ORS 30.020 damages described… read more