In
wrongful death cases, the only individuals who really have
a claim is the surviving spouse and/or children of the decedent.
In some instances the parents of the decedent if he or she
was not married and did not have children would also have
a potential claim. Unfortunately, in the state of Colorado
if the decedent left no children and had no spouse at the
time of death and the siblings are not entitled to damages
for wrongful death.
In
Colorado there's a 2 year statute of limitations in wrongful
death cases meaning that the claim would have to be brought
within 2 years from the date of death, otherwise it will be
forever barred.
In
Colorado there's a cap meaning a ceiling on the amount of
damages you can recover in a wrongful death case.
Wrongful
death can come about as a result of many circumstances that
include but are not limited to auto accidents, professional
malpractice, or just general negligence on the part of someone.
In
wrongful death cases, the only individuals who really have
a claim is the surviving spouse and/or children of the decedent.
In some instances the parents of the decedent if he or she
was not married and did not have children would also have
a potential claim. Unfortunately, in the state of Colorado
if the decedent left no children and had no spouse at the
time of death and the siblings are not entitled to damages
for wrongful death. 