Wrongful Death Attorney in Centennial, CO

If your loved one died due to a preventable accident, The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, can help you seek justice. Our wrongful death attorneys in Centennial, CO, hold liable parties financially accountable so you do not suffer economic hardships in addition to your loss.

Our law firm has a 99 percent success rate of recovering compensation for our clients. We have secured over $125 million in settlements and verdicts for injury victims and their families. Contact us today to learn more about how we can advocate for you. Fill out our online form or call for a free consultation. 

We know that no amount of compensation can make up for the death of someone you love. However, holding liable parties financially responsible can give you a sense of justice. It can also provide the money you need to protect your family’s future.

Our Centennial personal injury lawyers view the opportunity to fight for you as a privilege. We understand that you are grieving and under a lot of stress. It would be our honor to help by relieving your legal burden. We can build a solid case proving negligence caused your loved one’s fatal accident and aggressively seek full and fair wrongful death damages. Our law firm can:

• Gather evidence to support your claim – We can investigate your loved one’s fatal accident, identify liable parties, and use evidence to prove negligence.
• Manage case details – We want you to be able to focus on your well-being and what lies ahead, not on paperwork and legal details. We can manage your claim, including communications with involved parties, and keep you updated every step of the way.
• Negotiate on your behalf – We are dedicated to achieving results for our clients and tirelessly negotiate for the maximum compensation possible. We refuse to settle for less than you deserve and do not allow insurance companies or opposing parties to pressure you or use bad-faith tactics to get out of paying what they owe.
• Take legal action when necessary – We have courtroom experience, including a nomination by the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association for Case of the Year. We do not back down when legal action is necessary and are always prepared to represent you at trial.

We Serve Clients With Compassion, Honesty, and Integrity

Paul Wilkinson is an Air Force veteran who has devoted his life to protecting others. He and his team are committed to serving clients with compassion, honesty, respect, and integrity. We care about you and the challenges you face and will do everything we can to help your family become financially whole again.

Our dedication is evidenced by our 4.8 out of 5-star Google rating and client testimonials like the following:

• “I would highly recommend this team to anyone seeking great representation at a very reasonable cost!” – Titi Sogue
• “They were kind and efficient during an incredibly difficult time in my life. They took charge when dealing with the insurance companies and were courteous if I had questions.” – Julie Osborn

To learn more about how our personal injury attorneys can assist you, Call Paul. Contact The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, online or by phone for a free consultation. 

Wrongful death compensation in Colorado can include economic and non-economic damages. In general, our attorneys can seek the following:

• Medical bills – We can seek compensation for your loved one’s medical expenses from the time of their injury until their death. Medical damages may include hospital and doctor bills, surgeries, medical devices and equipment, prescription drugs, nursing, in-home health services (including hospice), and palliative care.
• Funeral and burial expenses – Funeral and burial costs can amount to thousands of dollars. We can seek damages to pay for your loved one’s memorial and other end-of-life expenses.
• Lost income – We can recover your loved one’s lost wages and employment benefits from work missed due to their injury. We can also seek compensation for income, benefits, and financial support the deceased would have provided over their lifetime.
• Pain and suffering – These non-economic damages can include monetary compensation for survivors’ grief, emotional distress, and the loss of their loved one’s companionship.

According to CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-201, the deceased’s surviving spouse, children, or designated beneficiary can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Colorado, but they must do so within two years.

For the first year after the death, the first right of action goes to the surviving spouse, who may elect in writing to allow the surviving children to join the suit. If the deceased was unmarried, their surviving children or named beneficiaries can take action.

In the second year after a wrongful death, the following survivors can file a lawsuit:

• The deceased’s spouse
• The deceased’s children
• The deceased’s spouse and children
• The deceased’s designated beneficiaries

Once the two-year deadline expires, the court will likely bar anyone from taking action. If you lose the ability to sue, it will affect your insurance bargaining power, so these time limits matter, even if you expect to settle outside of civil court.

A wrongful death is a death caused by negligence or a wrongful act. It can be helpful to think of a wrongful death lawsuit as an opportunity for survivors to recover personal injury damages the deceased could have sought had they lived.

Cases We Handle

Our wrongful death attorneys have the experience to handle a variety of fatal injury claims, including cases involving:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries

When someone behaves negligently, it means their actions fall outside what most others in their situation would find reasonable or necessary. Examples of negligence can vary from case to case. For instance, drivers are negligent when they disobey traffic laws, drive distracted, or drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In a slip, trip, and fall case, a property owner may be negligent if they fail to repair broken flooring or install adequate lighting.

Our wrongful death lawyers prove negligence by gathering evidence and using it to demonstrate how a liable party’s actions led to your loved one’s fatal injury and resulting financial losses. Evidence may include:

• Medical records
• Police reports
• Video footage of your loved one’s accident
• Physical evidence from the accident scene
• Eyewitness testimony
• Testimony from healthcare professionals, crash reconstruction specialists, economists, and other relevant case experts
• Proof of damages, including bills, pay stubs, and estimates