Ryan Kelly
1 month ago
★★★★★
Fantastic people to work with couldn’t ask for anything more thank you again!!!
Wrongful Death Attorney in McMinnville, Oregon: For Families Who Lost Someone to Another's Fault
When a family member has died because of someone else’s fault, there are legal steps that have to be taken while you are least able to take them. Our firm handles the claim, who can recover, what the estate can recover and the deadlines that apply, so you and your family can heal. There is no charge for the first meeting.
We do not charge for the first meeting.
44 Years
Oregon trial attorney since 1982, licensed in Washington since 2003, in McMinnville since 1996.
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Highly Rated
4.8 from 55 Google reviews, more than any other law firm in McMinnville.
Super Lawyers Approved
Selected to Super Lawyers, personal injury, McMinnville, Oregon, every year since 2020.
Wrongful Death in McMinnville, Oregon
If an immediate family member has died due to the fault of someone else, there are several steps that must be taken to protect your legal rights. We can help. Our firm will handle the issues of the legal claim, so you and your loved ones can heal.
Wrongful death claims in Oregon are governed by several statutes. Those statutes have many requirements and time limitations, and our firm is familiar with them. In a wrongful death claim, the estate can recover reasonable charges necessarily incurred for doctors, hospitals, nurses and other medical services, as well as burial and funeral services for your loved one. The estate may also recover for the physical and emotional pain suffered by the deceased from the time of injury until his/her death. The estate may also recover for the dollar loss to the decedent’s estate caused by his premature death. Finally, the estate may recover compensation to the spouse, children, step-children, step-parents and parents for any pecuniary loss and loss of the society, companionship and services of the decedent, as well as any punitive damages the decedent would have been entitled to recover from the at-fault party had he/she lived.
We work with you and other family members to determine who can recover, and to evaluate a fair settlement. Call us for an appointment. There is no charge for the first meeting. (503- 472-3770).
When You Need a Wrongful Death Attorney
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What to Expect
Hiring us now ensures that your legal rights about your injury claim are protected. You will probably be contacted by an insurance company claims adjuster for the at-fault driver. They may offer you a very small sum of money now to settle your injury claim. They will also insist that you sign a paper that will allow them to get all your personal medical and employment records.
Don’t do either of these things! What the adjuster won’t tell you is that if you say yes to their small offer, you just permanently signed away all your legal rights and you are prevented from any further recovery, even if you find out later that you are hurt much worse than you first thought (which is very common). Signing the paper to allow them to get your records lets them dig into every little thing that happened in your life going back to the day you were born, which is none of their business.
When you hire us, we immediately contact the insurance company in writing. After that they can’t talk to you anymore. They have to go through us. We also immediately cancel any authorizations you may have signed. This protects your privacy, so that your claim can be settled fairly when YOU are ready, not on their terms.
Call us so we can help protect your legal rights. 503-472-3770.
What It Costs
We do not charge for the first consultation. And, if we do not recover for the client, there is no fee. Call 503-472-3770 to arrange it.
Why Choose the Law Office of Gary G. Norris for a Wrongful Death Claim
Mr. Norris has been a licensed trial attorney in Oregon since 1982. He has been licensed in the state of Washington since 2003. He has litigated hundreds of civil cases and personal injury cases to conclusion, from automobile accidents and wrongful death cases to property damage cases. Mr. Norris started and ran the in-house trial department for American States Insurance in its Portland division from 1991 to 1996.
- Admitted in Oregon in 1982, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in 1984 and Washington in 2003
- Ran the in-house trial department for American States Insurance in Portland, 1991 to 1996, so we know how insurers value a claim
- Free first consultation, and no fee unless we recover
Wrongful Death Results We Have Obtained
These are simply examples of past recoveries we have obtained. Every client’s case is different. These results do not indicate what we may be able to recover on other cases.
$2,500,000
Husband and wife on motorcycle, T-boned at intersection.
$1,375,000
High speed head-on crash. Client completely disabled from work in his 40’s.
$1,250,000
Client run over in a crosswalk
$550,000
High-speed rear-end crash. Client suffered permanent brain injury.
What Our Clients Say
What our clients say about working with us on wrongful death claims, in their own words.
Michael Wadlow
2 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his staff were able to help me when I didn't think I was going to be able to get any help. They fought for everything for me over a very long period of time and helped me stay above water. I would highly recommend his services if you're in need of a great lawyer.
Maria Leichner
3 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his team are very professional. They have helped us with everything, answering all of our questions and supporting us throughout every aspect of our accident case. We sincerely recommend their services.
Michele Mosier
4 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and his assistant Stephanie were absolutely amazing! They were professional, communicated with me frequently keeping me updated and answering any questions that I had. They definitely showed me that they cared and treated me with the utmost respect! Because of Gary I received a very fair settlement for my injuries and he handled literally everything! I would 100 percent recommend The Law Office of Gary G. Norris to my friends and family! Thank you Gary and Stephanie!
Mariam Rija
5 months ago
★★★★★
Gary and Stephanie worked tirelessly over the past 3 years to provide me a fair settlement when insurance fought them at every turn. They worked diligently and patiently and never gave up. I am so grateful I had them in my corner the past 3 years. I highly recommend the law office of Gary Norris!!!
Jeffrey McLaughlin
7 months ago
★★★★★
Excellent service and settlement. My wife and I were struck by a car while motorcycling. We had severe injuries. Gary and Stephanie handled the case allowing us to focus on rehabilitation. We're pleased with their expertise and guidance.
Wrongful Death Questions, Answered
Straight answers about wrongful death claims in McMinnville and Yamhill County. We have handled them here since 1996. If yours is not here, ask us. The first conversation is free.
A close relative of mine was killed in an auto accident recently. Does his estate have a claim against the negligent driver?
If the accident was caused by the other driver’s fault, the estate would have a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death claims are governed by statute. Generally, the estate would be able to present a claim for the following:
1. Medical, funeral and burial expenses
2. Disability, loss of income, pain and suffering of your relative from the accident until his/her death.
3. Loss of the companionship, society and services suffered by the immediate family.
4. Economic loss to your relative’s estate. See generally ORS 30.020.
How do I pay for an attorney?
We don’t charge for the initial consultation. If you hire us we would take a percentage of any recovery. If there is no recovery you pay no attorney’s fee.
What is a wrongful death claim in Oregon?
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Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Oregon?
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How do you file a wrongful death claim?
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How long does a wrongful death case take?
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How much is a wrongful death case worth?
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What is the deadline to file a wrongful death claim in Oregon?
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Hurt in McMinnville? Call Before You Talk to the Adjuster.
No charge for the first meeting and no fee unless we recover for you.
Other Injury Claims We Handle
Car Accidents
Crash claims against the at-fault driver, from the police report to the demand.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist
Claims on your own policy when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough.
Motorcycle Accidents
Injury claims for riders struck by drivers who failed to yield or see them.
Pedestrian Accidents
Claims for people struck while walking, in or out of a crosswalk.
Bicycle Accidents
Claims for cyclists hit by vehicles and for road defects the road authority should have fixed.
Catastrophic Injuries
Life-altering injuries: the cases where the coverage, the experts and the trial preparation matter most.
Serious Personal Injury Claims
The general serious-injury claim: coverage evaluation, forensic experts and protecting you from settling too soon.
Spinal Injuries
Back and neck injuries at any level of the spine, from compression fractures to paralysis.
Brain Injuries
Head and brain injuries, including concussions that do not show on a scan.
Slip and Fall
Falls caused by a hazard the property owner should have removed, and the evidence that disappears fast.
Premises Liability
Injuries caused by unsafe property conditions beyond falls: stairs, lighting, security, structures.
Dog Bite Injuries
Bite injuries under Oregon's strict liability statute for dog owners, ORS 31.360.
Dangerous and Defective Products
Injuries from products that were dangerous as designed, made or sold.
Third-Party Workplace Injury Claims
Claims against an at-fault third party when you were hurt on the job, on top of comp benefits.
Workers' Comp Lien Reduction
Cutting the comp insurer's reimbursement claim against your third-party settlement down to what it is owed.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Oregon's no-fault medical and wage coverage on your own auto policy, and what happens when it is cut off.
Insurance Claim Disputes
Fighting your own insurer over a denied, delayed or underpaid claim.
Property Damage Claims
Vehicle and property loss claims that ride alongside an injury claim, or stand alone.