An untimely death always feels wrong to loved ones left behind, but when the death directly results from someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions, the law also considers it a wrongful death. If under the same circumstances, an injury victim could have filed a personal injury lawsuit themselves had they survived their injury, a close family member can file a wrongful death case in Thornton or the surrounding area.
Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. is ready to help. Call the Thornton wrongful death lawyers who can achieve the fast resolution your family needs.
Each lead attorney at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. has at least two decades of experience in Colorado injury and wrongful death law and an in-depth knowledge of the legal and insurance systems. We offer the following advantages in your case:
We never charge injury victims or their families upfront fees. Instead, we offer a free comprehensive evaluation of your case and only charge a fee after we obtain your settlement or win your case.
Any time someone else’s actions cause severe injury or death to another, they are responsible for the consequences to the victim or their family.Common causes of wrongful death in Thornton include:
During your free consultation, your Thornton personal injury attorney from Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. will evaluate the merits of your case and begin a strategy to recover your financial losses.
Only close family members can gain compensation in a Colorado wrongful death case. During the first year, a victim’s spouse is the only person eligible for wrongful death compensation in Thornton. If they leave no living spouse, the heirs of the deceased may file a claim. In the second year, the spouse or heirs may file a claim. By the third year, parents may file a claim if the spouse or heirs did not file.
The unexpected death of a family member is not only emotionally painful and traumatic, but it also leaves the family with unexpected expenses and often the loss of a provider or caregiver. Common compensation in wrongful death claims in Thornton include:
Proving liability for a wrongful death requires showing that the at-fault party owed a duty of care to take reasonable measures to prevent causing injury or death to others, they breached their duty and directly caused the fatality, and the family members of the decedent suffered economic and non-economic damages.
You shouldn’t have to take on the challenges of serious legal action while also trying to say goodbye to a loved one and comfort your family members. We are ready to be your loved one’s voice for justice and accountability. Call or contact Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. today at (303) 451-0300 so we can take action and develop the best strategy for obtaining the maximum compensation available to you.
