Families in Colorado lose loved ones in numerous different ways. Sometimes, a family member contracts an illness or starts to show symptoms of a congenital disorder. Other times, a loved one will die because of some kind of incident, like a product malfunctioning or a motor vehicle collision. Surviving family members can file wrongful death suits under Colorado law that will allow them to recover the financial losses they suffer when someone dies. Although many wrongful death lawsuits are against…

Social media has made it easier than ever before in human history for people to remain connected. However, as with any other technology, social media can cause problems as easily as it can help you. What are some of the ways that social media can influence your marriage — and your potential for a divorce? Social media can directly lead to a divorce There are two ways that social media can contribute to a couple’s likelihood of divorcing. The first…

Medical doctors understand how addictive and deadly painkillers can be. Best practices when prescribing pain medication include observing a patient for drug-seeking behaviors, limiting both the dosage recommended and the number of pills prescribed and tapering the patient off of their opioid use at the end of the prescription. Many doctors fall far short of that standard of care, which might lead their patients into a spiral of addiction. If you have recently lost a loved one to an opioid…

Sharing custody is difficult in any scenario, but it can be particularly hard with very young children. Some people even think that it is not possible to share custody of an infant.  Special and unique planning can make create a safe and nurturing environment for your baby. The parents can both remain involved even if the child you share is a newborn. Of course, there are unique considerations that influence shared custody arrangements involving infants. Discussing these matters can help…

Sometimes, families lose a loved one through unexpected and tragic circumstances. It can be hard to cope with a sudden loss, especially when there is a person or individual directly responsible for it. Negligent product design, drunk driving or inadequate property maintenance are all ways for one person or business to cause the death of an individual. Under Colorado law, it may be possible to bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible party for the benefit of surviving dependent…