Oregon Wrongful Death Attorney
Did You Lose a Loved One in a Car Accident?
The death of a family member in a fatal auto accident is a devastating event. For the survivors, emotions can range from grief over the loss, to anger at the at-fault driver, to financial worries about the future. Many also wish for justice on the behalf of the family member who died.
At the Law Office of Robert A. Miller, in Eugene, Oregon, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to explain your rights and answer your questions if you have lost a family member in a fatal car accident. Our lawyers represent the surviving family members in claims against the at-fault driver and their insurance company.
Damages in Wrongful Death Claims
A legal action after a fatal auto accident is known as a wrongful death claim. In Oregon, the deceased person's spouse, parent, child and stepchild can file a claim against the person who was negligent in causing the fatal accident, however, siblings cannot file wrongful death claims in Oregon.
Damages in a wrongful death claim include economic and noneconomic damages:
- Economic damages include medical expenses, funeral expenses and lost financial support. Economic damages are unlimited in Oregon.
- Non-economic damages include your emotional loss caused by the death, as well as pain and suffering your family member may have experienced prior to death. In Oregon, noneconomic damages are limited to $500,000.
If the at-fault driver does not have enough insurance to fully compensate you, our lawyers will also represent you in filing a claim against your family member's uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage.
Benefits are also available from Oregon no-fault insurance for fatal car accidents. Our lawyers will assist you in filing your no-fault claim without charge.
We Look Forward to the Opportunity to Meet You
To discuss your fatal car accident case with one of our attorneys, call 541-359-4331 (866-272-0803 toll free) or contact us online. Our law office is located in Eugene, Oregon.
