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Why Pursue A Wrongful Death Claim?

03/23/16

Before discussing wrongful death laws, let us focus for a minute on the propriety of bringing a wrongful death lawsuit in the first place. There are some who think it’s wrong to accept money because someone died. We understand that accepting money due to the death of a loved one can seem wrong. But when… read more


Is Murder the Same As A Wrongful Death? – Part 2

03/22/16

As mentioned in previous blog posts, a criminal case is separate and independent from a civil case. Some deaths result in only a criminal case (murder or manslaughter), but no civil case. Others may result in a civil case (known as wrongful death) but no criminal case. Still others may result in both. So yes,… read more



How are damages determined?

03/21/16

How are damages determined? This is perhaps is the most complicated issue in Oregon wrongful death laws because so many factors have to be taken into consideration, including: Medical bills and burial expenses. The loss of wages the person would have earned had they lived. This is usually determined by an expert economist who will… read more




Wrongful Death Claim: What does Estate mean?

09/11/15

When a person dies, and leaves behind anything that is worth money, the law creates an “estate.” If John Doe dies, then it will be called “The Estate of John Doe.” For example, you may sometimes see “Estate Sales,” where the possessions of someone who has passed away are being sold. What has happened, legally,… read more


Compensation for Wrongful Death Cases

12/15/11

Every year, hundreds of Oregon families receive the news that no one ever wants to hear. They get a phone call or a knock on the door to tell them that a family member has been killed in a car accident. In many instances, a situation that is already a nightmare gets even worse when… read more


Highway 99E Pedestrian Accident Results in Fatality

Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Highway 99E South of Woodburn Name: Susan Elizabeth Dorhman Larson, Robert Moore Susan Elizabeth Dorhman Larson, age 56 of Woodburn, was struck and killed by a 2005 Dodge Neon driven by Robert Moore, also age 56 of Woodburn. According to Oregon State Police news releases, at about 8:25pm on April… read more


Interstate 405 Head-On Crash Kills Popular Radio Announcer

03/25/11

Date: March 23, 2011 Location: Northbound 405 Off-ramp to Highway 30 Names: Heidi Tauber Esping, David Molnar, Paul Pinkson According to Oregonlive.com, Portland police have identified the woman who died in a head-on collision on Interstate 405. Heidi Tauber Esping, age 52, worked for local radio stations in a decades-long career as an announcer. Most… read more