Denver & Colorado Springs
Wrongful Death Attorneys
Important Wrongful Death Information
When a loved one suddenly dies, the results can not only be emotionally heartbreaking, but financially as well. It is hard to imagine somebody you love dying as a result of somebody else’s negligence. In an instant a son is lost, a mother is gone, a family’s income is reduced, and questions about the future become an immediate concern.
A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought for many different reasons. Most wrongful death suits are related to deaths resulting from automobile accidents. But wrongful death suits can also come from negligent medical procedures, the failure to diagnose a treatable disease or injury, injuries and accidents suffered on the job, falls, hit and run accidents, and many more. A wrongful death suit can be brought against anybody or any company whose negligence resulted in someone else’s premature death.
Over the Counter Medicine and Prescription Drugs
Perhaps you have heard stories on the news related to Vioxx, or other pharmaceutical products believed to be responsible for a person’s death. Companies have a responsibility to provide clear labels and warnings. Doctors have a responsibility to provide proper use instructions and inform the patient of all known risks and side effects of a drug. In some cases a drug’s side effects are not properly told to a doctor or a patient. Other times it may not be known what the effects of two drugs interacting might be. The over sites and negligent withholding of research and information can have deadly consequences for the users of these drugs. A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought against doctor’s who do not responsibly prescribe medications and pharmaceutical companies that produce dangerous and deadly drugs.
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Colorado?
Colorado law gives specific information about who is entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit in the state. The first person the state recognizes in a wrongful death suit is the surviving spouse. The surviving spouse can bring an exclusive wrongful death claim to Colorado’s courts within the first year of the victim’s death. The surviving spouse can ask the court to compensate him/her for lost wages and support, companionship, and punitive damages to punish the person responsible for the family member’s death. Second, the children of the deceased family member can make a wrongful death claim. If there is no surviving spouse or children, then the victim’s parents can bring a wrongful death lawsuit to the court. The statue of limitations in wrongful death cases gives either the children or the parents only two years to make their claim.
Colorado Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
- Surviving Spouse, 2 Years.
- Victim’s Children, 2 Years.
- Victim’s Parents, 2 Years.
If a loved one has died as the result of someone else’s negligence, seek out the council of an experienced wrongful death attorney. You may be able to recover damages, lost income, and expenses from the person or company responsible. Please call the Denver and Colorado Springs wrongful death attorneys of Buxton & Luther. They can provide you with a free initial consultation and discuss your options with you. Please call toll-free at (800) 435-0586 or email info@buxtonluther.com.
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Denver Wrongful Death Law Office
7375 East Orchard, Suite 300
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
Phone: (800) 435-0586
Fax: (888) 543-0928
Email: Denver@BuxtonLuther.com
Colorado Springs Injury Law Office
1230 Tenderfoot Hill Road, Suite 305
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Phone: (719) 471-2104
Fax: (888) 543-0928
Email: ColoradoSprings@BuxtonLuther.com
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