Colorado Wrongful Death Attorneys
Kaplan Law is a distinguished Colorado wrongful death firm representing clients whose loved ones have died as the result of auto accidents, premises liability accidents, medical malpractice, and other types of personal injury accidents in Colorado’s Front Range, as well as throughout the state. We have offices conveniently located in Boulder and Denver to serve our wrongful death clients. The experienced wrongful death attorneys and support staff at Kaplan Law use our knowledge of Colorado law and our outstanding legal expertise to quickly resolve your wrongful death case. If your loved one has died as the result of another party’s negligence, contact a Denver wrongful death attorney at Kaplan Law.
Wrongful death is a death that occurred through the wrongful act or negligence of another. A wrongful death may arise from an accident, malpractice or as the result of an intentional act.
A Denver wrongful death lawsuit against a negligent party is generally initiated by or on behalf of the spouse, children or family of the decedent, through their lawyer. In some unique situations, someone other than the deceased's immediate family is able to recover damages if they relied upon the deceased for support.
Recoverable damages in a Colorado wrongful death case may include:
- Hospital and medical care
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Compensation for the financial aid the deceased would have provided in the future
- Compensation for the loss of companionship, affection, love and moral support the deceased would have provided
In addition to the wrongful death claim, the decedent's estate may, in certain cases, have a claim for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering preceding death.
The law in this area is very complex. It is sometimes difficult to assess the damages due to their intangible nature. If you feel that your loved one experienced a wrongful death due to the negligence of another, seek the advice of a Denver Colorado wrongful death attorney.
