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Q: Does the law stand for something if someone threatened to beat me up In public place?
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on May 4, 2015

A little more information would be helpful. Threatening to do something and actually doing it are two different things.

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Q: In the state of Oregon, how do I amend a tort claim even after I have filed a suit in court?
Vincent J. Bernabei
Vincent J. Bernabei
answered on Oct 8, 2013

You may amend your claim after the lawsuit is filed by filing an amended complaint. If the defendant objects, you will need to obtain court permission before filing an amended complaint.

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Q: My dog was killed by 2 off leash dogs while she being walked on a leash in Oregon? can we recover emotional damages?
Vincent J. Bernabei
Vincent J. Bernabei
answered on Apr 3, 2013

This is an evolving area of the law but I believe the answer is yes, especially if you were present and in harm's way when the attack occurred.

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Q: Is a hotel liable for personal injury if they do not check on a room for three days where a person has died.

The person had checked in for one day. She was not checked on for three days, and after three days the hotel employees found her dead body. Meanwhile, her parents had reported her missing.

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answered on Dec 2, 2010

Difficult to answer your question with out more facts. How did the person pass away? Was it from something from the hotel? Did a crime occur that the hotel had reason to provide security agaisnt? Generally, I am not aware of an obligation to actually check on the wellfare of the customers.

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Q: What is status limition on wrongful death
Mark A. Siesel
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answered on Nov 23, 2010

In Oregon, the statute of limitations is 3 (three) years from the date of death of the decedent.

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