If you recently suffered the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident, you know all too well how devastating and disorienting a sudden death in the family can be.<\/p>\n
What you should also know, however, is that depending on the circumstances under which your loved one died, you may have legal options at your disposal for pursuing civil compensation.<\/p>","_litigation_personal_injury_discription_new_copy":"
While monetary damages cannot possibly replace your loved one, the recovery a Fort Carson wrongful death lawyer could help you seek may be crucial to maintaining your family\u2019s financial security in the years to come.<\/p>\n
Once retained, our compassionate personal injury attorneys<\/a> could offer guidance and support throughout any legal action you wish to undertake.<\/p>","_litigation_video_url_new":"","add_button":"[elementor-template id=\"19898\"]"},"_header_sub_header_content_new":[{"_hsc_header_new":"How State Law Addresses Wrongful Death Cases","_hsc_sub_content_new":" Colorado Revised Statute \u00a713-21-201<\/a> establishes that a deceased person\u2019s spouse has priority regarding the right to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf.<\/p>\n A decedent\u2019s children may file a claim in the second year following that person\u2019s death, but they can only pursue legal action in the first year if given permission by the spouse.<\/p>\n A decedent\u2019s children also may have the option to file within the first year if this person did not have a spouse.<\/p>\n Finally, the decedent\u2019s parents or a legally designated beneficiary may file suit if neither the decedent\u2019s spouse nor children are available.<\/p>\n