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If a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is brought against an individual, known as the defendant, who dies while the suit is still pending, this does not necessarily end the case. Most civil cases can continue, with liability passing to the defendant’s estate or personal representative. Whether or not your lawsuit will continue...

A wrongful death means that someone else caused or contributed to the loss of your loved one’s life. Unfortunately, even with strong evidence to support your case, an insurance company may try to blame the death on the deceased person’s pre-existing condition rather than the fault of its policyholder. You may need to hire...

In Colorado, when one person dies because of another person’s careless or wrongful act, the deceased victim’s surviving family members have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the responsible party accountable. Who will pay for a wrongful death lawsuit will depend on the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death. Our Denver...

A successful wrongful death claim in Colorado could result in a sizable settlement for you and your family. If you recover financial compensation in a wrongful death settlement, you may wonder if you legally must claim this money as income for tax purposes. In Colorado, wrongful death settlements generally are not considered income. If...

A class action lawsuit takes place between multiple plaintiffs (known as the “class”) and a single, shared defendant. Class actions are most often brought against large companies or corporations for issues such as defective products, fraud and environmental torts. If you are considering joining a class action lawsuit in Colorado, find out what this...