Portland Vehicular Manslaughter Lawyer

Auto Accident & Wrongful Death Attorney

In most states throughout the U.S., vehicular manslaughter is the criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner, which results in the death of another person. Vehicular manslaughter, also referred to as vehicular homicide, may come about because a driver disobeys a traffic law, is driving recklessly, is tired or is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Whatever the cause and situation surrounding the crime, vehicular manslaughter is a serious offense.

Oregon is one of the few states that do not have a vehicular homicide statute. Vehicular homicide statutes allow the classification of a motor vehicle as a deadly weapon, thus increasing the penalties that an offender may face. However, a person who, due to negligent or reckless driving causes the death of another person may be held accountable for his or her actions in civil court.

If you have lost a loved one due to a motor vehicle accident of some kind, an attorney can help you file a wrongful death claim and hold the responsible person accountable for their actions. You may be able to seek monetary compensation to pay for funeral expenses, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and emotional trauma. While no amount of legal action and no amount of compensation could possibly even begin to make up for the loss of a loved one, an attorney can help you get on the right track to recovery by handling the legal aspects of the accident so you do not have to.

Portland Auto Accident Lawyer

The lawyers at our firm are experienced in dealing with all types of wrongful death claims as they involve auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycling accidents, ambulance accidents, bus accidents, boating accidents and much more. Our compassionate service and our attention to detail can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Have you lost a family member in an auto accident in Portland, Oregon? Contact a Portland wrongful death attorney at our firm today.