If you've lost a loved one in a needless wrongful death incident, you need a qualified attorney to handle your case. Wrongful death suits are not
exactly like personal injury lawsuits. They are sensitive cases dealing with sensitive issues. The attorney you hire must be willing to spend a great deal of time gathering a lot of evidence, and he must line up experts to share their views.
Often a wrongful death lawsuit is necessary in order to get an insurance company to release money to the estate. Insurance companies often hold onto the funds, especially in the case of a wrongful death situation where the money goes to the estate, not directly to the victim.
If you're in the Portland area and your loved one has been lost due someone else's negligence, recklessness, inaction, or malpractice, you may need to consider a wrongful death
claim. Valid claims can be filed when the individual is killed by another driver in a traffic crash, dies in a fall, is the victim of a murder, or suffers an on-the-job injury resulting in death. Time is of the essence. It is very important to talk with an attorney as soon as possible.
In a wrongful death
claim or lawsuit, you need your attorney to stay in touch with you. We do our best to return phone calls as quickly as we can. We want to be here for you as we work through this difficult process together. For more information please call Todd Peterson and associates at (503) 280-0888. We will be happy to schedule a free consultation so we can review your case and advise you accordingly.
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