At Dan Caplis Law, we know that the death of a loved one is always difficult. When that loss is caused by another person’s wrongful actions it can be even more devastating.
We have more than forty years of experience protecting the rights of those suffering from injury and loss in the Highlands Ranch area. Our Highlands Ranch injury attorneys are here to provide compassionate support and world-class representation to help you through this tragic time.
If you have lost a loved one due to another person’s wrongful actions, we want to help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your options, and help you determine your next steps.
Highlands Ranch Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful death claim is a civil action brought by the survivors of a person who died as the result of another party’s misconduct. This type of lawsuit seeks to compensate the survivors for the grief, financial hardship, and other damages caused by the wrongful death of their loved one.
Who Can Bring a Highlands Ranch Wrongful Death Claim?
In Colorado, only certain members can bring a wrongful death claim, and only at certain times.
The surviving spouse has the exclusive right to bring the claim within one year after the death. In the second year, the surviving spouse or the deceased’s children may bring the claim.
If there is no surviving spouse and no children, then the parents of the deceased can bring a wrongful death suit.
Causes of Highland Ranch Wrongful Deaths
Wrongful deaths can be caused by any number of actions. Some of the most common types of wrongful death claims we see include:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Workplace incidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Products liability
- Premises liability
- Criminal acts
A wrongful death claim is a civil action and is separate from any criminal action that may be taken against the wrongdoer.
If a loved one has passed due to a commercial truck incident, contact our Highlands Ranch truck accident attorneys to discuss your legal options.
Highlands Ranch Wrongful Death Compensation
Colorado law allows survivors to recover economic, non-economic, and in rare cases, exemplary damages in wrongful death cases. These damages could include:
- Medical bills related to the deceased’s injury
- Lost wages the deceased would have earned
- Funeral and burial costs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of companionship, love, and emotional support
- Loss of parental guidance for surviving children
Calculating and properly valuing a wrongful death claim can be complex. You need the experienced, skillful representation of a wrongful death lawyer in Highland Ranch. At Dan Caplis Law, we work with economic experts to ensure all current and future losses are accurately valued in your claim.
Contact Our Highlands Ranch Wrongful Death Lawyers Today
At Dan Caplis Law we only handle personal injury cases, which includes wrongful death claims. We have been extremely successful because we are very good at what we do.
We have more than four decades of experience winning big for our clients. Let us put our experience and deep understanding of wrongful death law to work for you.
If you have lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions, we want to help you recover the maximum amount of damages you deserve.
Call us today at (303) 770-5551 to schedule a free consultation. We will listen compassionately, answer your questions, and help you determine your next steps.