Every death is a tragedy for loved ones left behind. But when a death occurs because of negligence or wrongdoing, it can be especially devastating to know that the loss could have been prevented with reasonable care.
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help in these difficult situations. Whether you are seeking a Sterling car accident attorney following a fatal crash or need guidance after another act of negligence, we will work with you to identify those who are to blame and pursue the justice your loved one deserves. Our firm has decades of experience representing the injured, and we’ve recovered millions. We’ll bring our negotiating skills and courtroom experience to your case.
To find out more about how a Sterling wrongful death lawyer can help you, give us a call or contact us online today.
Types of Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death claims can arise in any situation where someone caused the death of a loved one due to negligence or wrongdoing. Examples of accidents that can give rise to wrongful death claims include:
- Car accidents
- Truck crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Accidents on dangerous properties, such as fatal falls or drowning accidents in unsecured swimming pools
- Dog attacks
In these and other situations, if someone had been able to pursue a personal injury claim if they’d lived, you should be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. The goal is to make sure those accountable for causing the fatal accident pay compensation for the harm they have done.
How Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Help My Case in Colorado?
A Sterling wrongful death accident lawyer can help you to get justice when a preventable death occurred. At Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC, our legal team will:
- Identify all potential parties who could be held legally liable. This could include negligent individuals, companies that employ negligent staff members who are acting as their agents under vicarious liability laws, manufacturers of defective products, or others who fail to fulfill a legal obligation with fatal results.
- Gather evidence. It is up to you to show both that the defendant is responsible for the death and to demonstrate the full extent of the losses the death has caused. You’ll need evidence like police reports, testimony from eyewitnesses and experts, medical records, evidence from the accident scene, and more.
- Negotiate with insurers. Home insurers, auto insurers, or liability insurers usually cover losses in wrongful death claims. Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC Â is known for standing up to big insurance companies, and we don’t back down until you get a fair settlement offer so you can try to avoid the stress of court proceedings.
- Litigate your claim. When no fair settlement is reached, it may become necessary to present a compelling case in court. Our team has litigation experience and has recovered millions by presenting solid, compelling evidence in a courtroom.
Contact a Sterling, CO Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC fights for those who have lost loved ones, and we won’t rest until justice is done. We also won’t charge any legal fees unless we win your case.
To find out more about how a Sterling wrongful death lawyer on our legal team can help you when your loved one was killed in a preventable accident, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.