Rider Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 234

Date: July 20, 2014
Location: Westbound lane, Milepost 9, Highway 234, near Gold Hill
Name: Nolan Rayce Ringulet

A motorcycle crash lead to the death of its rider on Sunday morning on Highway 234 near Gold Hill.

Nolan Rayce Ringulet, 31, died when he was thrown off the motorcycle he was riding on highway 234 near milepost 9, close to Gold Hill.

According to police reports, Ringulet was travelling with two other vehicles when he attempted to overtake a pickup at high speeds and move back to his lane. He lost control of the vehicle which skidded to the gravel shoulder and on to a field. Ringulet was found several hundred feet away from the motorcycle. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Oregon police have said that most motorcycle crashes are caused by speeding and overtaking.

We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of the dead man.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Ringulet’s family and friends in this time of sadness. We are painfully reminded by this incident of the extremely high fatality rate in motorcycle accidents, whether they are a single- or multiple-vehicle collisions. While we should always be aware and careful when driving a car, we must redouble our efforts when motorcycles are near, because hitting one can be disastrous.

Figuring out what to do after the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Determining if there are legal steps to be taken, or there is a claim to be filed can seem like an insurmountable task.

The first step in wrongful death claims (the legal term for fatal accident cases) is preserving evidence. If you feel you cannot face this, we suggest hiring an Oregon wrongful death attorney for help. Most will assist you in investigating the crash for free, until you are emotionally able to make a decision regarding representation.

An attorney would be able to discuss with you the particulars of the accident and possibility of bringing a wrongful death claim. This claim could help pay for any medical bills, funeral arrangements, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and offer compensation to their spouse or children.

Contact a Portland personal injury attorney as soon as possible to be sure that you can file your claim within the very strict time limits that apply to these types of claims, which can be as soon as one year for fatal accident cases. For more information about wrongful death claims, please order our free guide, Oregon Wrongful Deaths: A Family Guide to the Civil Justice System After the Death of a Loved One.

High school senior killed after being knocked from a train bridge

Date: June 6, 2014
Location: St. Johns Bridge, Portland
Name: Taishawn Nathaniel Millage

A high school senior was killed after being knocked from a train bridge on Friday, June 6, 2014.

Police report that Taishawn Nathaniel Millage, 18, was walking home from a party to celebrate his upcoming graduation on Wednesday. He was walking along the St. Johns Bridge in Portland when he was knocked off the train tracks by a train and into the Willamette River below.

Rescuers arrived on the scene, but were unable to resuscitate Millage. The medical examiner ruled the official cause of death in the case was drowning.

This tragedy is compounded by that fact that Millage was only days away from graduating from high school. His peers were having a bonfire to celebrate their upcoming graduation, which was why he was in the area.

The 18-year-old was said to be looking into going into the music or graphic design industry. He was described as outgoing, friendly and ambitious by the people that knew him.

A vigil was held at the bridge on the Saturday following the accident.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Taishawn Millage. It is a true tragedy that someone so full of potential passed away so young.

In these cases the grief of losing a loved one is deepened by the knowledge that their death may have been due to someone else’s negligence. While it is a small consolation, it is possible to file a wrongful death claim under ORS 30.010-30.1000.

The Oregon statute outlines who is entitled to compensation. Spouses, children, and parents are the most common claimants, but under some circumstances, grandchildren, siblings, and grandparents may be able to bring a wrongful death claim as well. A Personal Representative, usually chosen by the family and approved by a judge, must bring the lawsuit for these beneficiaries.

It is important to note that the time limits for filing a wrongful death claims are very complicated and depend entirely on the circumstances. Your time limit (statute of limitations) may be as little as one year, so preserving evidence and seeking legal help in a timely manner can be extremely important to the case.

If you need to speak with a Portland wrongful death attorney, most offer free consultations. Many will also help you investigate the accident for free until you decide what to do about representation. Let them help you navigate this legal process, so that you can grieve without jeopardizing your rights.

If you are looking for more information about wrongful death claims, please order our free guide, Oregon Wrongful Deaths: A Family Guide to the Civil Justice System After the Death of a Loved One.

Two people die in auto accident when car submerges in the Yaquina River

Date: May 25, 2014
Location: Highway 20, Eddyville
Name: Christopher J. Kazanski, Abigail Patricia Emerson

 

Two people died in an accident on Highway 20 early Sunday afternoon.

Police report that 21-year-old Abigail Patricia Emerson of Roseburg was traveling in the eastbound lane of Highway 20 in her Chevrolet Impala when the accident occurred. As she was traveling through a sharp right turn, her vehicle began to fishtail. She lost control of the vehicle and it crashed into another car. The vehicle then traveled 40 feet down an embankment before becoming submerged in the Yaquina River.

Both Emerson and her passenger 24-year-old Christopher J. Kazanski of Madison, Wisc. were knocked unconscious in the crash and were trapped inside the vehicle. First responders extricated them before bringing them to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Corvallis. They were pronounced dead shortly after their arrival there.

Oregon State Police, along with responders from the Toledo Fire Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Transportation assisted at the scene of the accident. There were no reports if the parties in the other vehicle were injured.

Both Emerson and Kazanski were students at Oregon State University.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the two young people who were killed in this collision. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

In these cases the grief of losing a loved one is deepened by the knowledge that their death may have been due to someone else’s negligence. While it is a small consolation, it is possible to file a wrongful death claim under ORS 30.010-30.1000.

The Oregon statute outlines who is entitled to compensation. Spouses, children, and parents are the most common claimants, but under some circumstances, grandchildren, siblings, and grandparents may be able to bring a wrongful death claim as well. A Personal Representative, usually chosen by the family and approved by a judge, must bring the lawsuit for these beneficiaries.

It is important to note that the time limits for filing a wrongful death claims are very complicated and depend entirely on the circumstances. Your time limit (statute of limitations) may be as little as one year, so preserving evidence and seeking legal help in a timely manner can be extremely important to the case.

If you need to speak with a Portland wrongful death attorney, most offer free consultations. Many will also help you investigate the accident for free until you decide what to do about representation. Let them help you navigate this legal process, so that you can grieve without jeopardizing your rights.

If you are looking for more information about wrongful death claims, please order our free guide, Oregon Wrongful Deaths: A Family Guide to the Civil Justice System After the Death of a Loved One.

One Woman Killed and a Man Arrested after Interstate 5 Fatal Crash

Date: May 20, 2014
Location: Interstate 5, Eugene
Name: Christina Marie Armstrong

A woman was killed and a man was arrested following an accident on Interstate 5 on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.

Police report that 28-year-old Joseph Dana Theriault from Portland was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the early morning. As he approached milepost 188, the 2003 Toyota pickup he was driving drifted towards the shoulder of the road. The pickup then hit a commercial truck and attached semi trailer that was in the breakdown lane.

A passenger in the pickup, 22-year-old Christina Marie Armstrong, died at the scene of the accident. Theriault was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Riverbend for treatment of minor injuries.

During the course of the investigation, police learned that the vehicle Theriault was driving was reported stolen. Theriault was taken into custody after his release, and was taken to Lane County Jail to be charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was reported to be on probation in Oregon and Florida at the time of the crash.

Further charges may be possible, as the investigation into the crash continues, though none have been reported yet.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the young lady killed in this accident. We hope if the driver is found negligent in her death, he is held responsible for his actions.

In these cases the grief of losing a loved one is deepened by the knowledge that their death may have been due to someone else’s negligence. While it is a small consolation, it is possible to file a wrongful death claim under ORS 30.010-30.1000.

The Oregon statute outlines who is entitled to compensation. Spouses, children, and parents are the most common claimants, but under some circumstances, grandchildren, siblings, and grandparents may be able to bring a wrongful death claim as well. A Personal Representative, usually chosen by the family and approved by a judge, must bring the lawsuit for these beneficiaries.

It is important to note that the time limits for filing a wrongful death claims are very complicated and depend entirely on the circumstances. Your time limit (statute of limitations) may be as little as one year, so preserving evidence and seeking legal help in a timely manner can be extremely important to the case.

If you need to speak with a Portland wrongful death attorney, most offer free consultations. Many will also help you investigate the accident for free until you decide what to do about representation. Let them help you navigate this legal process, so that you can grieve without jeopardizing your rights.

If you are looking for more information about wrongful death claims, please order our free guide, Oregon Wrongful Deaths: A Family Guide to the Civil Justice System After the Death of a Loved One.