Marion County, OR (August, 17) — Yesterday, Tuesday, August 16th, at approximately 6:46 am, emergency services responded to reports of a serious auto accident on Ehlen Rd NE, east of Butteville Rd NE near Donald.
According to official reports, there were two vehicles involved; a white 1999 Ford F-150 and a gray 201/Ford F-350. Both parties were transported to an area hospital. Unfortunately, the driver of the F-150 succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the F-350 survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigations are still in their early stages, however, authorities were able to determine that the driver of the F-150 was headed westbound on Ehlen Rd and was in the process of making a left-hand turn into a driveway. It was at that time that the F-150 was struck by the oncoming Ford F-350, which was headed eastbound.
Our hearts go out to all of the victims and their families and we wish them all the best in dealing with this tragic accident.
Wrongful Death Claims in the State of Oregon.
Most people never expect themselves or a loved one to be involved in an auto accident, let alone an auto accident that proves to be fatal. Dealing with the tragic loss of a loved one coupled with the financial stress of medical bills, funeral costs, and lost income, can make for a very trying time, to say the least. It is in these situations that many will file what is referred to as a “wrongful death claim”.
Put simply, a wrongful death, in the eyes of the law, is when a person dies as a result of the legal fault of another person or entity. Most cases of wrongful death stem from auto accidents, where one part is killed as a direct result of the negligence or recklessness of another driver. Hiring a professional Oregon wrongful death lawyer can help a lot with navigating these complicated legal areas.
In Oregon, the wrongful death laws allow for the surviving family members of the deceased party to file on behalf of the victim. If the case is won, the plaintiff will receive financial compensation referred to as “damages”. The difference between a civil wrongful death case and a criminal case is that the penalty in a criminal case carries the threat of prison time and other criminal charges, whereas a civil suit is about determining liability and gaining compensation.
Our seasoned legal team at Johnson & Taylor has years of experience in helping victims get compensation for wrongful deaths. We offer free legal consultations so that potential clients can have their cases assessed without fear of more financial debt. We know what you are going through and we believe you deserve to focus on your family and healing, not on financial stress.
Do not suffer in silence any longer, continue forward in confidence with a knowledgeable attorney by your side. Get the maximum compensation possible and contact us using the link on our website or by calling (503)990-6641 to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys. We are here to help in your time of need.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include local and state police incident reports, news media outlets, social media posts, and at times, eyewitness accounts about accidents in and around Salem, Oregon. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident. If you locate something incorrect in our post, please contact Johnson & Taylor right away so that we can correct the post with the updated information. We will take this post down if requested.
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