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Wrongful Death
When an individual is killed from wrongful death actions, often it is due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity. Under Oregon Revised Statute 30.020, a civil statute that establishes the procedures for bringing wrongful death actions to court, settlements belongs to the estate and is normally brought by the personal representative of the estate. For example, actions for personal injury, conscious pain and suffering, or expenses incurred prior to the decedent’s death are examples of compensation that can be brought by the personal representative. The damage awards from these actions belong to the estate and may pass to different parties as directed by the decedent’s will or state probate succession law.
Premises Liability
A premises liability claim is one where a person is injured due to some type of negligence on the part of the owner or leaseholder of the property. Common injuries can occur in public spaces such as local retail stores, sporting events or community events. If the injury was a direct result of the owner’s failure to handle a situation that could result in an injury, you have the right to file a claim for compensation for any damages sustained. Some examples could be lack of hand rails on stairwells at an office building resulting in a slip and fall, broken or badly maintained concrete in a parking area resulting in a trip, or inadequate lighting in a shopping center resulting in an assault. If you fall under any of these categories of incidents, contact us today for a case assessment free of charge.