Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Colorado?

If you have lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation in a wrongful death claim. Depending on the circumstances of the case, surviving spouses, children, parents, and representatives of the estate may have the right to file such a claim. Compensation that can be recovered in a wrongful death claim includes medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages and benefits, loss of companionship, and punitive damages.