Pueblo Wrongful Death Attorneys

Legal Action After Losing a Loved One

When you lose a loved one to an accident, you will deserve answers, justice, and compensation. Lowe Law Group in Pueblo can help you demand them all from the party that caused your loved one’s untimely passing.

With our Pueblo wrongful death lawyers acting on your behalf, you can file a wrongful death claim that is capable of standing up to any defense strategy. While we are known for offering high-quality legal representation and counsel, we are proud to say that our legal services are also built on a foundation of compassion. We know that you are going through one of the most difficult times of your life right now. Let us take care of your case, so you can grieve without worrying about what the opposition and insurance company are doing next.

Please call (801) 900-4681 whenever you are ready. Free consultations are available.

Colorado Wrongful Death Law

In Colorado, wrongful death laws are governed by a complex set of laws, which cover who can file, what can be recovered, how much time there is to make a claim, and so on. To begin, the laws that decide who can file a claim are restricted based on the amount of time that has passed since the deceased person passed away.

In the first year after the deceased person passed away:

• The surviving spouse can start a wrongful death claim or lawsuit.
• The surviving spouse can give permission to a surviving child to start
  the lawsuit instead.
• The surviving children or named beneficiary can start a claim if they were
  unmarried.
• The surviving parents can start a claim if the deceased had no spouse,
  children, or beneficiary.

In the second year after the deceased person passed away:

• The surviving spouse, children, and named beneficiaries can start a wrongful
  death claim or lawsuit, and in different combinations of plaintiffs if
  necessary.
• The surviving spouse or beneficiary can join a lawsuit previously filed
  by the surviving children.
• The surviving parents can start a claim if the deceased had no spouse,
  children, or beneficiary.

If two years have passed and no one has started a wrongful death claim, then the court can dismiss any claims filed afterward. The statute of limitations can be extended in rare circumstances, but you should not depend on it.

Damages Available in Wrongful Death Claims

Colorado allows wrongful death plaintiffs to recover economic and non-economic damages in most cases. Economic damages are meant to repay the deceased person’s estate for financial losses. Non-economic damages are meant to accommodate for less tangible losses suffered by both the deceased and the claimants.

Economic damage in a wrongful death claim can include:

• Wages that would have been earned in the deceased’s lifetime.
• Financial benefits that would have been earned by the deceased person.
• Funeral and burial expenses.

Non-economic damage in a wrongful death claim can include:

• Pain and suffering
• Grief and mourning
• Lost companionship and support
• Emotional trauma

Talk to a Compassionate Legal Team Today

We ask that you lean on our Pueblo wrongful death attorneys at Lowe Law Group when you need us. From start to finish of your case, we will support you with professional counsel and the genuine care that you would expect from a friend. Meanwhile, we will fight to make sure you get the most compensation possible. Money cannot undo what happened, but it can give you the financial stability you need to focus on grieving and start looking forward again.

Contact us online or by dialing (801) 900-4681 whenever you are ready.