Practical Advice About Wrongful Death Litigation in Oregon
At Miller & Wagner in Portland, our trial lawyers advise the families of fatal accident victims about their legal right to negligence damages under Oregon's wrongful death statute. While our main job is to make sure that you collect the compensation your family needs, we also understand what you're going through. We do everything possible to serve as a source of counsel and support during a difficult transition.
If you need advice about your legal options in the aftermath of a fatal accident, contact Miller & Wagner for a free consultation. You can count on our attorneys for honest advice and committed client service.
We Advise Clients in Greater Portland, Western Oregon and Central Oregon
If we're able to prove the defendant's liability for the accident that caused your family's loss, your damages will include the full extent of your family's economic losses — medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income and any other identifiable amounts. Your noneconomic damages, however, are limited under the Oregon wrongful death statute.
You can't recover more than $500,000 for such damages as pain and suffering, mental suffering or loss of companionship. It's therefore essential for your attorney to support the economic elements of your damages with credible and detailed documentation, so that your claim has the best chance of full compensation.
Each of our name partners has decades of experience with the proof of disputed damages claims by using expert witnesses. We work with actuaries, economists, psychologists and medical experts from many specialties to make your claim as specific and detailed as it needs to be for a successful resolution. At the same time, we also make sure that your wrongful death case is presented clearly and persuasively, so that the overall impact of your family's loss isn't obscured by the details.
We represent families with claims resulting from fatal accidents of all kinds — car accidents, construction site accidents, swimming pool accidents, bicycle accidents and medical malpractice. Our law firm knows how to protect your interests in negotiations with insurance companies and in court whenever a trial of your claims is necessary.
To learn more about our approach to client service in Oregon wrongful death litigation, contact Miller & Wagner in Portland.
