How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Colorado?

The Answer

In Colorado, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death. If you miss this deadline, you permanently lose the right to file a lawsuit and recover any compensation. This makes it critical to contact an attorney as soon as possible after the death of your loved one. Evidence must be gathered quickly, surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses' memories fade, and accident scenes change. The sooner a lawyer is involved, the stronger your case will be.

For the law, the deadlines, and how these cases actually get built, start with our wrongful death playbook.