Wrongful Death
Posted Thu 23rd Oct, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Legal Insights
In Colorado, a statutory right of recovery exists against a tortfeasor who causes the death of another. The statute of limitations for wrongful death in Colorado is two years and begins to run on the date of the decedent’s death. This type of claim is governed by the Colorado Wrongful Death Act and C.R.S. 13-21-201(1) and states that only certain parties are entitled to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. These persons are the decedent’s spouse, …
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