Losing a loved one to someone else's negligence is devastating. While no amount of money can replace your family member, a wrongful death claim can provide financial security and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 13-21-201), the following people may file a wrongful death action:
- First year: Surviving spouse
- Second year: Surviving spouse or children (if no surviving spouse, children alone)
- Beyond two years: Parents of the deceased (if no spouse or children)
Damages in Wrongful Death Cases
Colorado allows recovery for funeral and burial expenses, lost income and benefits, loss of companionship and consortium, grief, and the pain and suffering of the deceased prior to death.
