As a dedicated employee, you take your job and your career seriously. However, not every Oregon employer will treat you the same way, and you could experience wrongful termination. However, sometimes, it is hard to understand when a termination has crossed that line...
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Fatal birth injuries and filing a wrongful death action
Expanding a family is an exciting time for families in Oregon. While women give birth every day all around the world, each pregnancy and delivery are unique to the individual and their pregnancy. As such, complications could occur unexpectedly during pregnancy or...
Wrongful death claims can provide financial support in hard times
Sometimes a person’s death is anticipated, for example, if they have a terminal illness. Other times a person simply slips away due to natural causes in their old age. While these deaths are always sad for the deceased’s loved ones, a person’s death can be especially...
Medical malpractice may lead to wrongful death
When a family loses a loved one, it can be a very difficult time for the people left behind. If it was caused by the negligence or misconduct of another person, it is referred to as a wrongful death. A wrongful death claim must include several elements in order to be...
Pursuing a wrongful death claim in Oregon
The unexpected death of a loved one can put your life into crisis mode. And, unfortunately, each day in America hundreds of people die in motor vehicles, while others die due to medical malpractice, for example. Such a sudden event can quickly result in a flood of...
A brief overview of Oregon’s wrongful death laws
Losing a loved one is never easy, but the pain is only made worse when your loved one’s death could have been prevented. For example, if your loved one died after being struck by a drunk driver or died due to an act of medical malpractice, you may wonder if you can...
Navigating complex wrongful death cases in Oregon
The death of a loved one can be devastating, especially if the death was sudden and unexpected. For some people, the grieving process can last months or even years. However, when the death was caused by the negligent or reckless acts of another party, the grief can...
Wrongful death suits can stem from medical negligence
If your loved one passed away as a result of medical negligence, you and your family may be entitled to damages. As the surviving family members, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim or wrongful death lawsuit against the medical professionals...
How many people pass away from cancer?
The fight against cancer is long-enduring and there is, as of yet, no single cure for the disease. It remains one of the most deadly diseases in the United States, the second-leading cause of death behind heart disease. But how many people actually pass away every...
Mesothelioma shows why a cancer diagnosis is so important
Those who think they may have cancer and go to the doctor for diagnosis need to get the proper diagnosis the first time. There is no room for error. There is no room for a mistake. Doctors may not be perfect, but the ramifications of getting it wrong with cancer are...