Posted on March 6, 2026 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Key Takeaways A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil claim when negligence or misconduct causes a person’s death. The estate’s personal representative files the claim on behalf of the surviving family members. The case must show the deceased could have pursued a personal injury claim if they had lived. Damages may include funeral costs, lost… read more

Posted on January 23, 2026 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Losing a loved one because of another person’s actions leaves families carrying grief while being forced to make complex legal decisions sooner than anyone feels ready for. One of the questions we hear most often is, Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit under Oregon law? In many cases, immediate family members have the first… read more

Posted on October 17, 2025 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Some stories change a community forever. In Portland, the loss of librarian Jeanie Diaz became one of those moments. She was a mother of two, a wife, and a regular at storytime, where kids came to hear her read. One night, a drunk driver ended her life while she was waiting at a bus stop…. read more

Posted on January 12, 2024 in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Fatal traffic collisions occur due to a variety of reasons, often the negligent actions of other drivers on the roadway. Such negligence-related collisions frequently result in wrongful death lawsuits in Portland and other cities. Examining the leading causes of fatal crashes can help the general public understand the main risks associated with operating on Oregon… read more

Posted on April 13, 2022 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The abuse of elderly and infirmed individuals occurs far too often inside nursing homes across the US and in Oregon. Unfortunately, there are times when nursing home abuse and neglect leads to the death of a patient. When this occurs, surviving family members and the estate of the deceased may be able to recover closure… read more

Posted on February 17, 2022 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

If you lose a loved one due to the negligent or intentional actions of another individual, company, or entity in Oregon, then you may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. In this state, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate is responsible for filing a wrongful death claim. However, how are… read more

Posted on January 5, 2022 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, particularly if the loss of life is caused by the negligent actions of another business, entity, or individual. Family members and personal representatives of the deceased individual’s estate may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit in Oregon. However, determining negligence is challenging. It is… read more

Posted on December 20, 2021 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Losing a loved one is incredibly challenging, particularly if the loss of life was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity. When this occurs, family members in Oregon should be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged negligent party. However, there are other types of claims, called… read more

Posted on December 15, 2021 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

If you have lost someone that you love due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity in Oregon, then you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. Family members and estates may be able to recover significant amounts of compensation if their wrongful death claim is successful in civil… read more

Posted on December 6, 2021 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful death cases arise in various ways throughout the state of Oregon. Anytime a person loses their life due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, their family members or estate may be able to file a wrongful death claim in civil court. Here, we want to examine the four… read more