Nothing can undo the loss of someone you love. When a death is caused by another's negligence or wrongful act, Colorado law allows surviving family members to seek justice and financial security. Injury Claim Team connects grieving families with compassionate attorneys who handle these sensitive cases with care.
Wrongful Death Claims in Colorado
Colorado's wrongful death statute sets out who may file and when. Generally, the surviving spouse has the right to file in the first year, with children and other heirs able to file in later periods, and a claim must usually be brought within two years of the death. Colorado law also distinguishes between the wrongful death claim itself and a separate survival action for the deceased's own losses before death.
No fee unless we win: Our network attorneys handle wrongful death cases on contingency. You pay nothing unless they recover compensation for you, and the case review is always free.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death Injuries
Many wrongful death cases share recurring causes. Identifying exactly what went wrong — and who is responsible — is the foundation of a strong claim:
- Fatal car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian and bicycle fatalities
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace and construction accidents
- Defective products
- Premises hazards and falls
- Drunk and impaired driving
- Acts of negligence and recklessness
Compensation You May Recover
Every case is different, but injured Coloradans pursuing wrongful death claims may be entitled to compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost financial support and future earnings, loss of companionship and guidance, the deceased's medical expenses before death, and the family's grief and emotional suffering. The right attorney makes sure every category of loss is documented and pursued.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured people with experienced, independent Colorado personal injury attorneys who handle wrongful death cases. We match your situation to a qualified attorney, there is never a cost to talk with us, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency. Call 973-566-5599 or request a free review and a specialist will reach out to you within the hour.
Why Act Quickly
Colorado law limits how long you have to file a claim, and evidence disappears fast — skid marks fade, surveillance footage is overwritten, and witnesses move on. The sooner you connect with an attorney, the more they can do to protect your rights and build your case. There is no downside to a free consultation, and no obligation.
Wrongful Death Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado law sets a specific order: generally the spouse first, then children or designated beneficiaries, with timing rules that an attorney can explain for your situation.
Wrongful death claims in Colorado generally must be filed within two years of the date of death, with limited exceptions.
A wrongful death claim compensates the family's losses; a survival action recovers the losses the deceased suffered before passing. Both may apply.
Our network attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless they recover compensation for your family.