Wrongful Death Lawyer

Has your family experienced the tragedy of a wrongful death?

If your family member or loved one has died as a result of the negligence of another person, company or entity, The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC can help. A wrongful death claim can arise in any number of different situations, including, but not limited to:

• Auto Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Motorcycle Accident
• Pedestrian Accidents

When a wrongful death occurs, two types of lawsuits may be brought in Colorado. The Colorado Survival Statute allows a deceased person's estate to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased person. Essentially, this Survivorship lawsuit allows for recovery of the economic damages that the deceased person incurred from the time of injury until the deceased's death.

On the other hand, the Colorado Wrongful Death Act allows for lawsuits on behalf of the certain relatives. The statute allows for persons who are economically dependent on the deceased, such as children and parents of the deceased person, to commence a wrongful death action if there is no spouse or to join the spouse if the spouse will allow it.  In this lawsuit, the beneficiaries recover personally and directly for the damages they may have incurred as a result of losing their loved one, such as loss of benefits, earning capacity, and companionship.

Often, the beneficiaries of the Survival Statute and Wrongful Death claims are one and the same. Each of these lawsuits has its own complex rules and concerns from a legal perspective, such as varying statutes of limitations issues. The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC can help you and your family sort through the various legal matters involved.

While no lawsuit can ever truly replace a loved one, it is critical that the family of the deceased person consult with a competent and experienced attorney as soon as possible after their loved one's death. The facts of the death need to be investigated quickly and fully, so that everyone's legal rights can be accurately determined and preserved.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, talk to The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC first. We will put our dedication and experience to work for you. For a free consultation, please call us today.

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