Colorado Attorney William P. Godsman

When your loved one has died because of someone else’s negligence, you may experience a wide range of emotions including shock, sadness, and anger.  In addition to emotional wounds, a wrongful death may leave the victim’s survivors with a large financial burden due to medical bills and loss of wages.  Under Colorado law, you may be entitled to file a civil claim to receive compensation from the responsible parties.  If you are considering filing a wrongful death claim, you should contact a Colorado personal injury attorney with the experience and resources to handle your wrongful death claim successfully.     

A wrongful death is a death caused a willful or negligent act of another person or entity.  Among the leading causes of wrongful death are car accidents, medical malpractice, and product defects.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that car, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accidents cause almost 40,000 fatalities in the United States each year.  Thousands of people die every year from medical malpractice resulting from thing such as medication errors, surgery errors, anesthesia errors, and failure to diagnose medical conditions.  Death may also result from the use of defective products.  Regardless of the cause, if another person is responsible for the wrongful death of your loved one, you may be able to hold him or her financially accountable.

It is important to contact a Colorado lawyer experienced in handling wrongful death claims as soon as possible to have your case investigated before important evidence is lost and memories become fuzzy to determine if there is a viable claim.  In addition, each state limits how long a person has to file a wrongful death claim.  Most wrongful death claims in Colorado, including medical malpractice, must be filed within two years of a person’s death.

The loss of a loved one from a wrongful death is an emotionally traumatic experience.  While a wrongful death claim cannot bring back your loved one, it may provide financial security for you and your family. As such you will need a Colorado attorney experienced in handling wrongful death claims who will be an aggressive and compassionate legal advocate for you and your family. Denver personal injury lawyer William P. Godsman has been helping Colorado families with wrongful death claims for over 25 years. Contact the Law Offices of William P. Godsman, for a FREE CASE CONSULTATION. Call (303) 455-6900 today.

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