COLORADO SPRINGS WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER

You Can Rely on Wrongful Death Lawyer, Drew Wills for Help Seeking Justice

Losing a loved one is deeply devastating. Whenever a death could have been prevented if only someone had been more careful, the pain can be unbearable. As difficult as these situations are, it’s important for surviving loved ones to remember that:

• They may have legal options for holding negligent parties accountable.
• Filing a wrongful death claim can be the key to obtaining some justice.
• An experienced lawyer can help them determine and pursue their best legal options, getting them on the path to recovery and justice.

Colorado Springs Wrongful Death Attorney, Drew Wills has more than 35 years of experience representing families in these claims. No matter how complicated a wrongful death case may be, you can rely on Drew for aggressive advocacy, excellent service, and tireless representation when it’s time to get justice after negligence ends a loved one’s life.

Call (719) 358-2762 for a free consultation and important information about your rights and legal options.

You have limited time to file a wrongful death case in Colorado. The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can get in your corner, working to protect your rights and build you the strongest possible claim.

What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Wrongful death lawsuits provide a mechanism for a decedent’s surviving loved ones to pursue compensation and justice. While criminal charges can be filed after a death, wrongful death cases are civil proceedings—independent and different from any criminal case that may be filed.

Here are some more important facts to understand about wrongful death cases:

• These cases can be filed before, after, or in absence of any related criminal case.
• Wrongful death claims will be focused on proving that some type of negligence was directly responsible for the fatal injuries.
• Colorado law sets a strict 2-year deadline for filing these claims (with the 2 years starting as of the date of the death).

What Are Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases?

Nearly any accident or event that involves negligence and ends in death can be the basis of a wrongful death lawsuit. Some of the most incidents that give rise to fatal injuries and these types of claims include:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Hospital negligence
• Medical negligence

Here, it’s crucial to point out that serious injuries from these (and other) events may not immediately result in death. If or when they do, however, surviving loved ones can convert any pending claim—like a motor vehicle accident case—into a wrongful death case upon the passing of a loved one.

Who Can File a Colorado Springs Wrongful Death Case?

Not everyone can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a deceased loved one. In fact, Colorado law sets forth some distinct provisions regarding who can and cannot file in the first year following the death:

• A surviving spouse will have priority within the first year following the death.
• Biological or adoptive children can file (or join a spouse’s existing claim) after the first year.
• If there is no surviving spouse, any children will have priority within the first year.
• In the absence of any surviving spouse or children, surviving parents can file a case in the first year.

Additionally, Colorado law allows a decedent’s estate to file a claim. These claims are known as “survival actions.”

Depending on who the survivors of a decedent are, it may be possible to file a wrongful death case and a survival action following the death of a loved one.

What Damages Can Be Claimed in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

When wrongful death cases are successful, surviving family members can recover both economic and noneconomic damages. This can include compensation for things that you may not know to consider without the help of a lawyer, like (but not necessarily limited to):

• Past medical expenses, such as ambulance, emergency room, and hospital bills
• Funeral costs and burial expenses
• Future lost earnings and benefits
• Suffering and loss of consortium

Of course, financial recoveries will never bring a loved one back. However, compensation from these cases can:

• Provide much-needed financial support as families pick up the pieces
• Help families put a loved one to rest and focus on dealing with grief
• Bring some sense of justice by knowing the at-fault party had to pay for its negligence

How Can a Colorado Springs Wrongful Death Lawyer Help Me?

An experienced attorney—like Colorado Springs Wrongful Death Attorney, Drew Wills—can offer essential support and representation when you’re ready to file a claim and seek justice. That’s because Drew can take of everything necessary to:

• Initiate your claim: From determining who is at fault (for the event that caused the death) to filing the necessary paperwork to start the case, Drew can get wrongful death lawsuits off to the right start, positioning these cases for success from the get-go.
• Keep it moving forward: As a claim proceeds, Drew can manage the many moving parts of wrongful death cases. This can include gathering and preserving evidence, conducting depositions, finding expert witnesses, filing additional paperwork with the court, and more.
• Achieve the best possible resolution: When it’s time to negotiate with insurance companies, review settlement offers, or take a case to trial, Drew can fight for you, striving to seek full, fair compensation and optimal outcomes.

Call (719) 358-2762 for a free consultation and important information about your rights and legal options.

Beyond the legal and administrative work it takes to successfully resolve wrongful death cases, you can count on Drew for:

• Compassionate, personal service: Drew truly cares about his clients, and he limits the cases he takes on so he can provide personal attention and responsive service.
• Honest advice and clear answers: Drew listens. He is always ready to address his clients’ concerns and explain their options at any point in their case.
• Professionalism, integrity, and transparency: Drew has a long-standing record of ethical representation, and he is known among colleagues for his integrity and professionalism.

From offices in Colorado Springs, Attorney, Drew Wills provides 5-star service and excellent legal representation to those throughout El Paso County and the state of Colorado.