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No matter the circumstances, the loss of a loved one is a tragic event. When your loved one\u2019s death was caused by someone else\u2019s negligence, you may be dealing with anger on top of your grief. Our Highlands Ranch wrongful death attorneys can help you pursue justice through financial compensation.<\/p>\n
At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, we know that you\u2019re likely struggling with financial stress from the loss of a loved one\u2019s financial support or medical bills due to their accident, alongside the trauma of your loss. Our Highlands Ranch personal injury lawyers<\/a> can pursue fair compensation and handle your case from beginning to end. Contact us today for a free review of your case<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Our Lawyers Ease Your Burden After a Fatal Accident” admin_label=”H2 Heading” module_class=”pa-page__heading-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#a80807″ title_font_size=”40px” title_line_height=”1.3em” hover_enabled=”0″ title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Regular Text Block” module_class=”pa-page__text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#404143″ text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #a80807;||}||||@media(max-width: 768px) {|| selector h2 {|| \tfont-size: 30px;||\t}||}||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n After a loved one\u2019s passing, you should have the space and time to grieve on your own terms. However, when you still need to afford daily expenses and face an uncertain future, it can be hard to find time for yourself. Hiring dedicated and compassionate legal representation can relieve you of some of your burdens.<\/p>\n We can:<\/p>\n We thoroughly investigate to establish who is to blame for your loved one\u2019s passing. Our legal team can also gather evidence that supports your wrongful death claim.<\/p>\n When we take on your case, we handle it from start to finish. Our attorneys file all necessary paperwork, handle communications with the insurance company and the liable party\u2019s legal team, and represent your case in court if needed.<\/p>\n Our lawyers listen to your story and carefully examine your economic and non-economic losses so we can pursue the maximum compensation you qualify for.<\/p>\n We know that affording a lawyer may seem out of reach. However, our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis, so there are no upfront costs to you. Instead, you only pay our fees if we recover compensation for you.<\/p>\n In addition to the fact that our team is empathetic and committed to protecting your future, several of our attorneys previously worked for insurance companies. So, we know how they may try to deny or undervalue your claim and can combat these tactics.<\/p>\n We are available 24\/7, and we\u2019ll keep you updated throughout your case\u2019s progress. We promise to always be honest with you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”What Compensation Can Be Recovered in Wrongful Death Cases?” admin_label=”H2 Heading” module_class=”pa-page__heading-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#a80807″ title_font_size=”40px” title_line_height=”1.3em” hover_enabled=”0″ title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Regular Text Block” module_class=”pa-page__text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#404143″ text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #a80807;||}||||@media(max-width: 768px) {|| selector h2 {|| \tfont-size: 30px;||\t}||}||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We know that no amount of money can bring your loved one back. However, compensation can help give you the time and space to grieve with your family. It can also relieve the financial pressures that a death causes. You may qualify for compensation that accounts for losses like:<\/p>\n You may also be able to recover compensation that accounts for non-financial losses, such as:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Who Can Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim in Colorado?” admin_label=”H2 Heading” module_class=”pa-page__heading-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#a80807″ title_font_size=”40px” title_line_height=”1.3em” hover_enabled=”0″ title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Regular Text Block” module_class=”pa-page__text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#404143″ text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #a80807;||}||||@media(max-width: 768px) {|| selector h2 {|| \tfont-size: 30px;||\t}||}||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Your ability to pursue a wrongful death claim depends on your relationship to the decedent. In Colorado<\/a>, spouses are the only parties who can file a wrongful death claim in the first year. If there is no spouse, then heirs or a designated beneficiary can file the claim during the first year. If there is no spouse, heirs, or designated beneficiary, parents can file a claim.<\/p>\n In the second year, spouses, heirs, siblings, and designated beneficiaries are all eligible to pursue a claim or to join the existing claim.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”How Is Wrongful Death Established?” admin_label=”H2 Heading” module_class=”pa-page__heading-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#a80807″ title_font_size=”40px” title_line_height=”1.3em” hover_enabled=”0″ title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Regular Text Block” module_class=”pa-page__text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#404143″ text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #a80807;||}||||@media(max-width: 768px) {|| selector h2 {|| \tfont-size: 30px;||\t}||}||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n To successfully pursue a wrongful death claim, your lawyer must prove that your loved one\u2019s death was due to someone else\u2019s negligence. Doing so can be complicated, depending on the circumstances, and may require a thorough investigation.<\/p>\n There are four key elements which must be proven to establish that negligence occurred. These four elements are:<\/p>\n Duty of care refers to the legal responsibility of one party to keep another party safe. Some examples of duty of care include:<\/p>\n Breaching duty of care means a person takes an action (or fails to take an action) that would keep others around them safe. The following actions all represent a breach of duty:<\/p>\n This breach directly leads to an accident or injury. For example:<\/p>\n Finally, your lawyer must also prove that there were losses because of the breach. This can be proven through documentation like medical records which link your loved one\u2019s passing to the accident.<\/p>\n The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, can gather evidence to support your claim. Important evidence can include:<\/p>\n The sooner we can begin our investigation, the easier it may be for us to gather helpful yet time-sensitive evidence like witness testimony and surveillance footage.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”The Statute of Limitations” admin_label=”H2 Heading” module_class=”pa-page__heading-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#a80807″ title_font_size=”40px” title_line_height=”1.3em” hover_enabled=”0″ title_font_size_tablet=”40px” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=”Regular Text Block” module_class=”pa-page__text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#404143″ text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_free_form=”selector a {|| color: #a80807;||}||||@media(max-width: 768px) {|| selector h2 {|| \tfont-size: 30px;||\t}||}||” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Under CO. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 13-80-102<\/a>, you typically only have two years<\/strong> to file a wrongful death lawsuit<\/a>. It\u2019s essential to understand the timeline of your case, as failing to file on time can prevent you from recovering compensation.<\/p>\n Exceptions apply to the time limit, so discuss any concerns or questions you have with your lawyer. 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