Car accidents are frightening events, even when they are relatively minor. Unfortunately, some people may make these incidents more serious by choosing to leave the scene of the accident. When another person involved does not stay at the scene, there is a chance that...
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How are damages calculated in a wrongful death case?
After a person is killed due to the negligence or wrongful acts of another party, the person's surviving immediate family members may file a wrongful death claim to hold the other party liable for their damages. These damages can include some things that are easy to...
2 victims lose lives in Colorado DUI crash
Losing control of a vehicle can happen more easily than many people believe. When drivers consume alcohol before getting behind the wheel, it increases the chances of losing control. Unfortunately, when DUI accidents take place, lives are often lost, and it is not...
Fatal motorcycle accident claims life in Colorado
Though many people enjoy riding motorcycles, these bikes come with more safety risks than operating larger vehicles. Though the activity can be safe when riders take precautions and when other drivers pay attention, the actions of other drivers cannot always be...
Wrongful death lawsuits and dram-shop liability
When a person is killed in a tragic accident caused by someone else's negligence, Colorado law provides that the immediate family members of the victim may pursue compensation for their damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. This comes up sometimes after fatal...
Crash could lead to wrongful death claim in Colorado
It can be difficult to know the right steps to take after the sudden death of a loved one. Certainly, handling funeral arrangements and final affairs is necessary, but if the loss resulted from the negligent or reckless actions of another person, there could be other...
Fatal bicycle accident claims life of Colorado woman
Though riding a bike is an activity that many people enjoy, it is also one that poses many risks. Though scrapes and bruises are relatively common just from falling from a bike, more serious or even fatal injuries could result when a bike accident involves a car. Even...
Wrongful death: Colorado motorcyclist killed in crash
When a family learns that a loved one has been killed in a car accident, they often want to know what happened. When they find out that the incident involved a drunk driver, they may feel even more devastated knowing that the crash could have been prevented if that...
Motorcycle accident claims 2 lives in Colorado, alcohol suspected
The loss of a loved one can have substantial impacts on surviving family members. When more then one loved one is killed in a sudden motorcycle accident, it can be even more difficult to accept the dreadful news. It can also present more hardships on a family who will...
Family may gain wrongful death info after fatal crash
Though the aftermath of a fatal accident is difficult to handle, surviving loved ones may benefit from gaining information. In many cases, crashes resulting in fatalities can warrant wrongful death claims against the drivers considered at fault. Surviving family...