The sudden death of a loved one always feels wrong, especially when the death is caused by someone else’s wrongful actions or negligence. In these cases, close surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party to recover compensation for the economic losses caused by the death plus compensation for grief and anguish. While sometimes these lawsuits are justified, it’s not uncommon for grief-stricken family members facing financial hardship to look for someone to blame. For…

Colorado’s criminal justice system has tough laws and penalties for drunk drivers, but the law focuses on punishing the wrongdoer and deterring further wrongdoing rather than compensating the injured victim or their family. Colorado’s civil courts provide legal means for injury victims or the families of those deceased due to the actions of a drunk driver to recover compensation for damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In addition to filing a compensation claim through the auto…