WRONGFUL DEATH ACCIDENTS

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After a Wrongful Death Accident

Losing a loved one is one of the toughest experiences one can go through. Even more painful is the death of a loved one due to the negligence or carelessness of another person, company, or agency. You may feel like you have nowhere to turn, but you do.



At Chernosky Law Offices, our dedicated team is ready to help you through this difficult time. We want to make sure you and your family get the compensation you deserve. When you need a Colorado wrongful death attorney, call us so we can get to work.

Common Causes Of Wrongful Death

There are many ways in which wrongful death cases can arise, but they all have to do with the negligence of another person, company, or agency causing a person to lose their life. These cases are brought by surviving family members or the estate of the deceased. You should always speak with a qualified attorney before making any decisions regarding your claim.


Although this is not a complete list, here are some of the common causes of wrongful death cases:


  • Vehicle Accidents: There are many ways that a driver’s negligence can cause fatalities. Especially dangerous are impaired drivers, those who drive while distracted, and those who disregard the speed limit.
  • Defective Products: When you check the government recall website, you will see that many faulty products make it to the market. These products can be incredibly dangerous and often have a poor design, experience an error during manufacturing, or are incorrectly labeled.
  • Medical Mistakes: The third leading cause of death in the United States is medical mistakes. These happen in a variety of ways when healthcare providers are negligent. Medical mistakes can include: medication errors, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, infections, delayed treatment, and more.

Moving Forward From Here 

Our team will work diligently to investigate what happened, so we can secure the compensation you deserve. Compensation can include:


  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of income and benefits of the deceased
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Loss of companionship damages
  • Punitive damages against those responsible

Does wrongful death only apply to intentional acts that kill someone?

No, wrongful death claims are not just for intentional acts that kill someone, though they can certainly be filed in those cases. Wrongful death cases can also be filed when someone is killed due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, company, or entity and it is not intentional. Some examples of this can include:


  • Someone you love is riding their bike or walking across the crosswalk and are stuck by a vehicle, resulting in their death. Although this may not have been intentional, it is still a wrongful death.
  • If someone is engaging in a criminal activity and kills someone unintentionally, even if it is unrelated to the criminal act.
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