November 18th, 2011
Effective January 1, 2012, ORS 20.080 increases to $10,000. This means personal injury victims and claimants in the Portland area and throughout Oregon can seek up to $10,000 in damages, which can include medical expenses, lost wages and/or non-economic damages for pain and suffering. If the at-fault person (tortfeasor) or that person’s insurance company does not comply then the claimant can also seek their attorney’s fees in addition to $10,000. (more…)
May 26th, 2011
In Oregon, when a person dies under certain circumstances, the death can give rise to a civil wrongful death claim for monetary damages. Oregon law allows for a wrongful death claim or lawsuit when the death of a person is caused by another’s negligence, recklessness or intentional conduct. Under ORS 30.020, the wrongful death action is brought by the personal representative of the decedent’s estate, for the benefit of the decedent’s beneficiaries. The statutory beneficiaries include the decedent’s spouse, children, and parents. In some instances, step-parents and step-children can qualify as beneficiaries of the decedent’s wrongful death claim. (more…)
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