Northglenn Wrongful Death Attorney

When a loved one dies, it always causes emotional anguish to the family members left behind. When the death resulted from someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions it’s even more tragic and difficult for family members to accept. A successful wrongful death claim won’t bring the loved one back, but it does deliver a sense of justice and financial accountability to the family members left behind and relieves financial hardship caused by the loss.

You should not have to face a complex legal matter while also trying to navigate through the grieving process and care for your family. Call the Northglenn wrongful death attorney at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. for a free confidential consultation on your case today.

Why Choose Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.?

The law firm of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. has earned a Colorado Super Lawyers rating and was named as an AV Preeminent law firm, the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating. We offer significant advantages to our clients, including the following:

• A reputation for success with recent notable case results like an $830,000 win in a Colorado wrongful death case
• A skilled legal team pooling their knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible outcome for your family
• The dedicated attention of an attorney devoted to your case who takes the time to get to know your family and witness the impacts of the loss so they can make the most compelling claim possible on your behalf
• A legal firm that upholds a client’s right to full compensation as its highest priority

We have over 100 years of combined experience navigating Colorado wrongful death and personal injury laws.

Who Can File a Colorado Wrongful Death Claim?

Like other states, Colorado limits the right to file a wrongful death claim to immediate family members who suffer economic losses from the death. In Colorado, only a spouse may file a wrongful death compensation claim during the first year after the death. During the second year, the spouse or an adult child can file a wrongful death claim. If the decedent leaves no spouse or living child behind, then a parent can file a wrongful death claim after the first year.

The statute of limitations on personal injury and wrongful death claims in Colorado is two years. After two years from the date of death, no family member may file a claim.

What Damages Are Available for Compensation in a Wrongful Death Case?

Wrongful death claims provide more than justice to family members for the loss of a loved one, they also address the financial hardship that often results from an untimely death, particularly if the lost loved one was a family provider. A successful wrongful death claim recovers damages such as the following:

• Medical expenses from the injury that led to death
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost wages and benefits for the number of working years the deceased family member had left to them had they not succumbed to the injury
• Loss of family service
• Loss of consortium
• Compensation for grief and anguish

Most wrongful death cases are resolved through a settlement so family members rarely have to go to court. The lawyers at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. have years of litigation experience should your case require a day in court. Jury awards are often larger than a settlement but may take more time to resolve.

Contact A Northglenn Wrongful Death Attorney Today

When the circumstances of a family member’s death are such that they could have filed a personal injury claim had they survived the injury, their closest family member may file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation and give their family member back a voice for justice. Call Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. at (303) 451-0300 today so we can quickly take action on your family’s behalf.