What damages can I recover in a wrongful death case?

The Answer

Colorado law allows surviving family members to recover a broad range of damages, including the grief, loss of companionship, and emotional distress caused by the death. You can also recover for the financial support the deceased would have provided over their lifetime, the loss of their household services, and any medical or funeral expenses. In cases involving reckless or intentional conduct, such as drunk driving, punitive damages may also be available to further punish the responsible party.

Calculating the full value of a wrongful death claim requires experienced economic experts, life care planners, and a thorough understanding of Colorado law. Lionheart Injury Law builds every wrongful death case from day one with trial in mind, which ensures no potential source of compensation is overlooked.

The full picture, the law, the deadlines, and the strategy, lives in our wrongful death guide.