Wrongful Death Claims

At Carey Law Firm we have extensive experience in handling wrongful death cases. From setting up your loved ones estate to prosecuting the responsible party at trial – we do it all.  If you have lost a friend or family member please do not hesitate to contact our firm.  We will do everything in our power to assist you and your family through the process and let you concentrate on being with your family and loved ones through this difficult time.

Wrongful Death Cases We Handle:

• Trucking, automobile and motorcycle wrecks

• Work related tragedies

• Elderly falls

• Premises liabilities – tragedies that happen on someone else’s property

• Dangerous products

• Shooting death cases

• Negligent security

• Slips, Trips and Falls

• Pool drowning

Wrongful death cases are complex matters.  Gathering all of the evidence to prove your case requires immediate action.  If you believe your loved one was injured or killed by the negligence of a third party, do not hesitate to contact our office. We can immediately assist in preserving evidence to support your case.

Colorado Wrongful Death Damages:

• Loss of Past and Future Economic Support

• Funeral and Burial Expenses

• Loss of Consortium

• Loss of Love, Companionship, Affection, Protection and Support

• Punitive Damages

In addition to claiming financial compensation, we can also help you hold the responsible party responsible for your loss. In every case, we hope that our prosecution of the case will prevent the company or person from ever injuring anyone else again.

What is a Wrongful Death claim in Colorado?

In general, the term wrongful death refers to when a person dies as the result of the negligence (carelessness) of another, then that victim is said to have suffered a wrongful death.  The surviving family members or the estate of the deceased has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.

Colorado Statutes section 71.001 defines wrongful death as one party’s “wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default” causing the death of another. Negligence is conduct for which victims can be paid when injured or killed by a person that falls short of what a reasonable person would have done to prevent the circumstances from occurring.

For example, if a doctor fails to act in conformity with other doctors in his field and that failure caused your loved one to pass away, the doctor is liable for negligence. In an auto accident whether the other driver was negligent and struck your loved one, his negligent driving caused the accident and the wrongful death. In an auto accident scenario, a driver has a duty to operate his care in the way other people would reasonably operate their car. Cell phone use, driving erratically, failure to pay full time and attention, failure to observe traffic signals, driving under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol would establish negligence on the part of the defendant. Proving an act of negligence is an essential component of determining whether you have a viable wrongful death claim in Denver.

At Carey Law Firm, we have extensive experience in handling wrongful death claims throughout Colorado.  Because we are a small firm, you will receive the personal attention, dedication and compassion you deserve. We are veterans in dealing with insurance companies and their lawyers. For a free consultation, call us today at 682) 555-8945.