When someone is seriously hurt or killed because of another party’s negligence, the legal system offers different paths to seek accountability. Two of the most common are personal injury claims and wrongful death claims. While they are closely related, they serve very different purposes and apply in very different situations. Understanding the

After the unexpected loss of a loved one, legal deadlines are rarely the first thing on a family’s mind. However, Oregon law places strict time limits on when a wrongful death claim may be filed. Missing those deadlines can permanently bar a family from seeking justice and financial recovery. Understanding how the

USA TODAY has published a major national investigation, “Sepsis is ‘very treatable.’ For inmates, it’s often a death sentence,” examining how preventable infections are killing people in jails and prisons across the country. Dawson Law Group’s work on behalf of the family of Michael Barton, a man who died from untreated flu

When a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, families are often left with grief, unanswered questions, and unexpected financial burdens. In Oregon, a wrongful death lawsuit allows certain individuals to seek justice and accountability for that loss. But not everyone has the legal right to file. Understanding who can bring

When a loved one passes away due to the negligence, recklessness, or wrongful actions of another, the surviving family members may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Oregon. However, the law imposes strict deadlines on when these claims can be filed. These legal timeframes, known as statutes of

Few things in life are more intense and unsettling than the unexpected death of someone you love.  Shock, denial and anger can leave family members in a highly fragile and emotional state.  Add to this the financial and legal implications that a family must inevitably face, and the trauma can be ongoing