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Unexpectedly losing a loved one can be a difficult experience, especially if someone else’s negligence or recklessness is responsible for his or her death. Under Colorado law, you may be eligible for compensation if you lost a relative under these circumstances — but navigating this process alone can be complicated.
Jordan Law can help. Our lawyers have decades of experience assisting families in Grand Junction and beyond with wrongful death claims, helping secure the compensation they deserve.
How Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Can Help You
When a wrongful death occurs, navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming. Here’s how we assist our clients:
- Investigate the Accident: We gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and work with experts to understand what happened.
- Negotiate with Insurance Companies: Insurance companies often try to pay as little as possible. We fight for a fair settlement.
- Represent You in Court: If a fair settlement isn’t possible, we’ll stand by you in court to seek justice.
- Provide Support: We know this is a difficult time. Our team offers compassionate guidance throughout the process.
What Is a Wrongful Death Case?
A wrongful death case happens when someone dies because of another person’s carelessness or wrongdoing. For example, this can include car accidents, workplace accidents, or medical mistakes.
To file a wrongful death case in Colorado, you must show that the at-fault person or company acted negligently.
What Do I Need To Do To Receive Compensation for a Wrongful Death Case?
Understanding Negligence
To prove negligence, you need to show these four things:
- Duty: The at-fault person had a duty to act carefully (e.g., a driver must follow traffic laws).
- Breach: They failed to meet that duty by acting carelessly or recklessly.
- Causation: Their actions caused your loved one’s death.
- Damages: You and your family suffered harm, like emotional pain or financial losses.
Contributory Negligence in Colorado
In Colorado, the law follows “modified comparative negligence.” This means you can still get compensation even if your loved one was partly at fault, as long as their responsibility was less than 50%.
Liability: Who Is Responsible for My Loved One’s Death?
Liability depends on the situation. Potentially responsible parties could include:
- Drivers in car accidents
- Employers in workplace accidents
- Property owners in slip-and-fall cases
- Manufacturers of defective products
Damages: What Compensation Can I Receive in a Wrongful Death Case?
You may be able to recover:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income and benefits
- Medical bills from the accident
- Pain and suffering for the surviving family members
- Loss of companionship
What Are the Potential Sources of Recovery?
Compensation can come from:
- Insurance policies (auto, homeowner’s, or employer liability)
- Workers’ compensation for workplace accidents
- Lawsuits against at-fault individuals or companies
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death accidents happen for many reasons. Common causes include:
- Car and truck accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace accidents
- Defective products
- Dangerous property conditions
What to Do After a Wrongful Death Accident
If your family is facing this tragedy, here’s what you should do:
- Contact the police and file a report.
- Preserve evidence, like photos and medical records.
- Speak with a wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible.
- Avoid talking to insurance companies without legal advice.
Why You Should Hire Jordan Law
At Jordan Law, we understand what families go through after a wrongful death. We handle the legal work so you can focus on healing.
We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay us unless we win your case.
Contact Jordan Law Today
If you are struggling with the aftermath of your loved one’s wrongful death, you may be eligible for compensation under a Colorado wrongful death lawsuit — and Jordan Law can help. Our attorneys will take the time necessary to learn your loved one’s story, investigate the accident, and build a strong case in your favor.
Contact us today to learn more about your legal options and begin planning your next steps.
Frequently Asked Wrongful Death Questions
What Is Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death occurs if your loved one died as a result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness. If your loved one survived the accident, he or she would have likely been eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party.
Many different accidents can lead to wrongful death, including the following:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle collisions
- Construction accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Medical malpractice
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
If you believe your loved one died as a result of someone else’s actions, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit on his or her behalf. However, Colorado has strict rules regarding who may file this claim.
In the first year after the death, only the surviving spouse may file. During the second year, the spouse and any surviving children may file.
What If the Deceased Does Not Have a Spouse or Children?
If the deceased does not have a spouse or children, surviving parents may file. Concurrently, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate may file a survival action to collect compensation for final medical expenses and funeral costs.
How Do You Prove a Wrongful Death Claim?
While many accidents may result in wrongful death, you must prove the existence of negligence before you can seek damages in a wrongful death claim.
Establishing negligence requires you and your attorney to provide evidence to support the following three elements:
- The at-fault party owed your loved one a duty of care at the time of the accident.
- The at-fault party breached his or her duty of care to your loved one.
- Your loved one suffered the injuries that led to his or her death as a result of the breach of care.
The evidence you collect to support each element will vary based on the circumstances surrounding your case. For example, if your loved one died in a car accident with a drunk driver, you can establish the following facts.
- All drivers owe each other a duty of care to drive safely and follow traffic laws.
- Blood alcohol tests prove the at-fault driver was under the influence at the time of the accident, and drinking and driving is a violation of the law.
- Surveillance footage shows the drunk driver running a red light and crashing into the other vehicle.
- Your loved one’s medical records prove that the injuries associated with the crash led to his or her death.
Why Choose Us?
- Our attorneys have decades of experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases, honing the skills and strategies necessary to make a compelling case for your compensation.
- We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. If you do not receive an adequate settlement offer, we will not hesitate to move your case to the courtroom.
- Our firm balances the resources and power of a large firm with the consistent, clear communication of a small one. We will launch a full-scale investigation into your claim and inform you of any important updates.
Why Hire Jordan Law?
We focus on our clients
At our firm, clients come first. We care about the individuals we represent and work hard so victims and their families can obtain the justice they deserve. Our team believes there is a direct correlation between our passion for what we do and our continued success in fighting for the rights of the injured. Our track record affirms this. We have proven our ability to win.
We take the time necessary
As our client, you can always rely on us to be available for your questions and concerns. We work very hard to give each case the nuanced advocacy required. Rather than overloading our attorneys with cases, we are selective so that we can be sure to give each case we accept the full attention it needs. Our firm is available to clients 24/7 throughout the duration of their case.
We are respected in our field
Our lead attorney is a member of the prestigious, invitation-only Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and has been named among The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. Our reputation in the profession only affirms what our clients already know: When it comes to fighting for the injured, Jordan Law is a team on which you can count.
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