When a person dies due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, their survivors may be entitled to recover compensation for damages they sustain. At Dan Caplis Law, we understand that no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of someone dear to you. However, you may be facing new financial concerns in addition to your profound grief, and recovering monetary damages can help ease some of those burdens.
Our experienced Denver wrongful death lawyers will guide you through this difficult period, while protecting your rights and helping you obtain the full value of your economic and non-economic damages. Call (303) 770-5551 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation.
The Denver Wrongful Death Claim Process
As outlined in Colorado Revised Statutes §13-21-201 and §13-21-202, when someone dies due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party, their surviving spouse, children, heirs, or designated beneficiaries may be able to secure compensation for their damages.
If you believe you are entitled to recover damages in a wrongful death claim, your first step should be to promptly consult an experienced Denver wrongful death lawyer to understand your rights and options.
Once you have retained a wrongful death attorney in Denver, they will guide you through the legal process of filing your claim and working to secure full compensation. The steps can vary depending on the facts of your claim, but the typical wrongful death claim process is:
- Investigate the accident or incident that caused your loved one’s death. Your attorney can help identify all possible causes and potentially liable parties to help ensure the responsible parties are held liable and maximize the available sources of compensation for your damages.
- Uncover and collect vital evidence to build your strongest case. In addition to evidence from the accident scene, your attorney will review police reports, medical records, and witness accounts, and may also consult with experts to help establish causation and liability.
- Determine the full value of all your economic and non-economic damages, consulting medical and financial experts when needed.
- Issue a demand to the responsible parties, their insurance companies, and defense attorneys. The demand letter will include a summary of the facts of the accident, proof of causation and liability, and a demand for a specific sum of damages.
- Negotiate for a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible.
- If the responsible parties will not negotiate in good faith or it is not possible to reach a fair settlement quickly, your attorney can file a lawsuit demanding payment of your damages.
- Prepare for trial. Your attorney will conduct discovery and begin preparing for trial. During this time, negotiations usually continue.
- Trial. If a fair settlement is not reached, your attorney can take your case to trial and have a judge or jury determine liability and damages.
The vast majority of claims are settled without going to trial. At Dan Caplis Law, our wrongful death lawyers are excellent negotiators who will work to reach a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible.
Denver Wrongful Death Claim Statute of Limitations
The Colorado wrongful death statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of death. You must file your claim timely. If you miss your filing deadline, you will be barred from recovering compensation. There are exceptions to the two-year statute of limitations, so you must promptly consult an experienced Denver wrongful death attorney to determine your filing deadline.
Consult a Top Denver Wrongful Death Lawyer
If your loved one was injured and died due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. Our compassionate Denver wrongful death lawyers have a proven record of securing maximum compensation for our clients. Let us help you.
Call (303) 770-5551 or complete a short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your options. If we represent you, we will handle your claim with dignity and respect while pursuing the full compensation you are owed.