Car accident victims have the right to pursue a legal claim for personal injury when the accident is caused by someone else’s negligent behavior. But what happens when the accident is fatal? There are few things, if any, more devastating than the preventable loss of a loved one. Following such a tragic loss, filing a car accident wrongful death...
Continue ReadingA “wrongful death” is the death of a person that was caused by the wrongful act of another. Wrongful acts include negligence, such as careless driving, or intentionally harmful acts, such as assault and battery. After a person dies in this manner, legal action can be brought against the responsible party in civil court, to compensate the family of...
Continue ReadingWhen a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, filing a lawsuit may be the last thing on surviving family members’ minds. However, filing a wrongful death and survival action are two ways a deceased’s family may seek justice. What Is a Colorado Survival Action? A survival action allows for compensation on the decedent’s behalf when someone else’s...
Continue ReadingAfter losing a loved one in a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed with the prospect of filing a wrongful death claim. You probably have several questions about the process, especially about the average wrongful death car accident settlement. While many sources claim to have accurate estimates for the average settlement, there are several aspects of wrongful death cases...
Continue ReadingIf you lost a family member due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to bring legal action. While no amount of money will bring your loved one back, it can help with the sudden and unexpected financial burden your family is facing. When someone causes another person’s death, the injured party can hold them responsible through a...
Continue ReadingIf a member of your family lost their life in an accident caused by another’s negligence or willful act, you may wonder who can sue for wrongful death in Colorado. If you are the surviving spouse, child, beneficiary, or, in certain cases, the surviving parents of a loved one killed, you have a right to file a wrongful death...
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