Wrongful Death Law in Oregon
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Oregon
Oregon state law
- Remedies and Special Actions and Proceedings › Actions and Suits in Particular CasesOR 30 § 30.275
Cited in 222 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Remedies and Special Actions and Proceedings › Actions and Suits in Particular CasesOR 30 § 30.020
Cited in 157 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Employment; Unlawful Discrimination › Workers’ CompensationOR 656 § 656.154
Cited in 84 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Remedies and Special Actions and Proceedings › Tort ActionsOR 31 § 31.710
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Remedies and Special Actions and Proceedings › Actions and Suits in Particular CasesOR 30 § 30.075
Cited in 23 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Probate Law › Initiation of Estate ProceedingsOR 113 § 113.035
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Oregon.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.