Oregon Wrongful Death Attorney

WhetherWrongful death is defined as the death of a person caused by the wrongful act or omission of another individual.

If you have lost a loved one as the result of a serious injury accident, nothing can replace your loss, or compensate you properly. But retaining an experienced wrongful death attorney to represent you during this tumultuous time in your life can provide you the sense of control, and perhaps justice, that you are looking for.

Losing a loved one, especially under unexpected and tragic circumstances, is an extremely stressful and emotional time for anyone. We understand that and have helped many others just like you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve. Only an experienced Oregon wrongful death lawyer should represent you; a wrongful death attorney who will be attentive and sensitive to your needs. You can begin your road to recovery by calling Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group at 503-747-7198 to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.

No Fees Unless You Win

At Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group, you will not be charged any fee unless, and until, we win your wrongful death case. Our fees are based on a percentage of the amount we obtain for you. Moreover, we never settle your wrongful death case without your explicit authorization.

Compensation: What You Are Entitled To In Wrongful Death Cases

If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, you may be entitled to the following compensation:

Compensation for your pain and suffering
Recovery of loss of earnings of the decedent
Compensation for your loss of companionship
Reimbursement for funeral and burial expenses
Recovery of your current and future financial losses
Reimbursement for your out-of-pocket expenses
Reimbursement or payments relating to medical expenses

Compensation: How Much Is My Case Worth?

The amount of damages an Oregon wrongful death lawyer can obtain for you depends on several factors, including:

The age and health of the deceased and heirs
The life expectancy of the deceased and heirs
The financial loss and emotional loss
The insurance coverage
Whether or not surviving family members were dependent upon the deceased for income for support
The loss of companionship, love and affection to the surviving spouse, children, parents and other surviving family members

Wrongful Death Causes

Most often, wrongful deaths are caused by the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another person or a corporate entity.

Common causes of wrongful death include:

Bus accidents
Car accidents
Construction accidents
Defective products / product liability
Drunk drivers
Fires
Industrial accidents
Medical malpractice
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Plane crashes
Train accidents
Truck accidents

Can You Settle My Case Out Of Court?

The wrongful death attorneys at Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group will do everything possible to settle your wrongful death case out of court. Based upon our experience, most of our wrongful death cases are settled out of court without going to trial. We will never settle your wrongful death case out of court without your explicit authorization.

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation and discover your legal options, we have law firm legal offices in Bend, Salem and Portland Oregon. You may call Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group at 503-747-7198.

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     Andy LoSan 
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Jason was so helpful with our son. He is so knowledgeable and goes to bat for you. I would use him again and again and would highly recommend using him.

Heidi Janeway

November 29, 2025

Connor Egan is a fantastic attorney and really helped me out. I was looking at a harsh sentence, but Connor got me to a satisfactory solution. With Connor Egan, you're in good hands.

Robert Telford

November 5, 2025

Jason Wheeless is one incredible attorney. From the very beginning I felt at ease and confident he would do everything in his power to achieve an ideal outcome for me. In less than 10 days Jason was able to do what I thought would be nearly impossible. I can’t thank you enough, Jason, you are simply amazing! I also want to thank you for your kind and sincere words of support and encouragement. I am truly grateful for your counsel and wisdom.

Brett Hignell

October 8, 2025

Very professional and great to work with. Got my charges reduced more than I thought possible, would recommend to anyone in need of great representation.

Joe Bartholomew

October 7, 2025

Jenna Richards represented me during my DUI trail and was very professional yet sensitive to my situation. Always available and made me feel comfortable through the whole process. Thankful she was in my corner. Jeff Bissett

Syd b

October 3, 2025

I am so grateful for the guidance and support my attorney, Jenna Richards, provided. She gave me sound, straightforward advice and always made sure I understood my options. Most importantly, Jenna never made me feel judged or like a bad person—something that meant so much to me during a very difficult and unfortunate situation. She stood by me through the entire process and helped me get through it step by step. I would highly recommend Jenna to anyone who needs not only strong legal representation but also compassion and understanding along the way.

Chelsea G.

October 1, 2025

Melodie did an awesome job on my case. She was involved for over a year until I went to trial and I could not have asked for a better outcome. Saved me from incarceration and helped me through the whole process which was a very difficult case. Could not have asked for a better lawyer and support system! Thank you so much Melodie!!!

Lesley Kendall

August 17, 2025

Very professional and helpful law group. Right off the bat, they made me feel like they had my best interests at heart. Never felt any judgement or any sense that I was wasting their time with my questions, no matter how simple the questions may have been. And they always made themselves readily available to help me with sudden unexpected concerns that may have come up.

AJ LIEBERTZ

August 11, 2025

Mr. Napoli is by far one of the best attorneys in town. He will fight and represent you well 'til the very end. Very experienced and professional.

Andy LoSan

August 5, 2025