Broomfield Wrongful Death Attorneys
Remembering Your Loved One with Legal Action
Losing a loved one in a tragic and preventable accident is devastating. You can seek justice and fair compensation through a wrongful death claim and honor their memory. If your loved one passed away due to an avoidable accident caused by negligence, our team at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. is here to support you. As dedicated Broomfield, Colorado, wrongful death lawyers, we are committed to helping families navigate difficult times and fight for the justice they deserve.
Why Do Clients Choose Us for Legal Assistance?
- We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee – if we don’t win, you don’t pay!
- We have over 30 years of experience in wrongful death cases
- We get results for our clients–millions of dollars in compensation
- We deliver personalized service, give our clients the time and attention they need, and get them maximum compensation
- We love our clients!
To arrange a free initial consultation, call (720) 499-1842 at your earliest convenience.
Damages for Grieving Families
While the damages in your wrongful death claim are crucial, we understand that you might be focused on coping with grief. Allow yourself time for self-care by entrusting your case to us. We will diligently calculate the maximum amount of damages and fight for it on your behalf.Damages that might apply to your wrongful death claim filed include:
- Medical bills for the deceased’s final treatments
- Burial and funeral expenses
- Income the deceased could have earned had the accident not happened
- Inheritance that family members will not receive due to the untimely death
- Value of day-to-day care the deceased provided
- Loss of companionship family members have suffered
No Upfront Costs & No Recovery, No Fee
At Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C., we accept personal injury cases like wrongful death, on a contingency fee basis; that means we don't get paid unless you do. We’re in this together! Our fee and the case costs we advance for you come out of the money we get for you and your family. No recovery, no fee. It’s that simple.
You Have Questions. We Have Answers.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Colorado?
The spouse or children of the deceased person are given the right to file a wrongful death claim in Colorado. If there is no surviving spouse or child of the deceased, then the parents of the deceased have the right to bring a wrongful death claim.
What needs to be proven in a wrongful death case?
To win a wrongful death case, it must be proven that the death was caused by the defendant's wrongful act, negligence, or intentional behavior. Damages resulting from the death must also be established.
What damages can be recovered in a wrongful death case?
While a wrongful death claim can help you find closure and a sense of justice, its underlying legal purpose is to get you and your family monetary compensation from the liable party and their insurers for the loss. Money can never replace a lost loved one, but it is the only measure of damages awarded by Colorado courts for wrongful death claims.
Some of the damages that you might be able to collect include:
- Grief
- Loss of the deceased’s companionship and guidance
- Impairment of the quality of life, inconvenience, pain and suffering, and emotional stress
- Income the deceased would have earned in life
- Employment benefits the deceased would have continued to earn
- Burial and funeral costs
- Reasonable value of daily care provided by the deceased to the claimants
Punitive damages might also become available in your wrongful death claim. A court can assign punitive damages to punish the defendant for egregious wrongdoing. Punitive damages are rare—they are most commonly used in cases involving intentional harm, like a murder case.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit?
The statute of limitations to file the claim is two years from the date the deceased passed away, which might not be the same day that they were fatally injured.
If the deceased has no spouse or children, their parents can file the claim. If there are no eligible spouses, children, or parents, then the administrator of the deceased’s estate can file a survival action for estate expenses.
Can I pursue a wrongful death claim if the deceased had pre-existing health conditions?
Yes. The key factor is whether the defendant's actions or negligence directly contributed to the death, regardless of the pre-existing conditions. Our personal injury attorneys can help assess the viability of your claim.
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