There are many common causes of wrongful death. Any death caused by another person’s careless, reckless, or wanton act could lead to a claim. Some wrongful death claims are more common than others.

Car accidents are the most common example of wrongful death claims. Negligence occurs on our roads and highways every day. Wrongful deaths are often the result of speeding, reckless driving, or not paying attention to the road. Other examples are driving under the influence of drugs, driving while intoxicated, and more recently – texting while driving.

Accidents at work make up a growing number of wrongful death claims. High risk occupations, like construction jobs, can carry risks of death. You could encounter transportation accidents, slips, trips, falls, explosions, fires, or contact with harmful objects or equipment.

What are some examples of wrongful death?

To bring a wrongful-death lawsuit to court, the death needs to be caused by another person’s negligence or by another person’s intent to cause harm. In addition, Colorado law requires the surviving family member be able to demonstrate that a monetary loss occurred because of the death.

Common causes of wrongful death include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, aircraft accidents, watercraft accidents, and pedestrian/bicycle accidents. More examples include workplace accidents, accidents on dangerous property, dangerous or defective products, and nursing home abuse or neglect.

Why should I choose Cave Law?

Cave Law is your Denver wrongful death attorney. We are fully qualified to help you recover damages due to wrongful death. Each of our attorneys is authorized by the Supreme Court to practice law in all courts in the State of Colorado. In addition, we are authorized by the United States District Court of the District of Colorado.

Dealing with complex legal matters, especially during an emotionally turbulent time, should be left to the professionals. We are here for you and your family. If your loved one died because of someone’s negligence, we will fight for your legally entitled compensation. Nothing can bring back your loved one, but we will partner with you to help restore your finances so you can focus on working through the grieving process.

Our team is dedicated to walking you through the process of filing a wrongful-death claim and has the experience to tackle the challenges along the way. You can feel confident turning the details over to us, while you and your family take time to grieve and find a new way forward.

Contact Cave Law today for your free consultation and let us earn your trust during this difficult time.