In Oregon, whether the car accident crash occurred in Bend or Salem, a wrongful death lawyer will get a personal representative appointed for the deceased client.

It may also be necessary to get one appointed for the tortfeaser driver if they died in the crash as well since a lawsuit cannot be filed until the at fault deceased driver has an open estate and a duly appointed personal representative.

On any wrongful death case timing and proper investigation is critical especially with an economic analysis which must be undertaken by a trained economist in light of the Oregon wrongful death case recovery cap of $500,000.