Recovering Monetary Damages for the Loss of a Loved One
When a person dies due to another’s negligence, loved ones may be entitled to bring a Colorado wrongful death lawsuit to recover monetary damages.
Recovering Damages in a Colorado Wrongful Death Case
How Loved Ones Can Be Compensated for Their Loss A wrongful death lawsuit enables family members to obtain compensation for the loss of a loved one from a person who can be held liable for the death. Who is entitled to wrongful death damages? During the first year...
Colorado Increases Caps for Noneconomic Damages
First Hike of Statutory Limits Related to Personal Injury in Over a Decade In April 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed legislation to increase the limits for statutory damages for the first time in more than a decade. The new damage caps apply only to claims...
Filing a Colorado Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Claims Allow Families to Recover Damages After the Death of a Loved One When a family loses a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit can enable those left behind to receive compensation that eases the financial burden caused by the loss. What is wrongful death? Wrongful...
What Colorado Negligence Claims Are Made Of
Duty ● Breach ● Cause ● Damages Negligence is an important factor in any Colorado personal injury claim. Determining negligence typically involves proving four key elements: duty, breach, cause, and damages. An injured person must prove that someone had a duty to...
Survival Actions Versus Wrongful Death
How the Two Types of Colorado Personal Injury Claims Differ In Colorado, when negligent conduct results in death, two kinds of legal claims for damages can be filed: survival actions and wrongful death claims. Although filing a lawsuit may be the last thing that...