{"id":50,"date":"2025-02-18T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T21:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kylebachus.com\/es\/what-role-does-negligence-play-in-wrongful-death-lawsuits\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T09:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T16:55:57","slug":"what-role-does-negligence-play-in-wrongful-death-lawsuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kylebachus.com\/es\/what-role-does-negligence-play-in-wrongful-death-lawsuits\/","title":{"rendered":"What Role Does Negligence Play In Wrongful Death Lawsuits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image1216_87d470-97 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1216_87d470-97 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kylebachus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/what-role-does-negligence-play-in-wrongful-death-lawsuits.jpg\" alt=\"Three candles lit at a memorial for a wrongful death. \" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1217\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The death of a loved one is always tragic, but as Kyle Bachus writes in his book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kylebachus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Unthinkable<\/em><\/a>, death by negligence can often be even more devastating. If your loved one suffers a fatal injury because a person, company, or other entity was negligent, you may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, just like with a personal injury lawsuit, proving negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit is essential for a successful outcome. Here\u2019s what to know about proving the other party\u2019s negligence, and how any negligence on your loved one\u2019s part may impact the outcome of your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitelitigationgroup.com\/wrongful-death-litigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Our Wrongful Death Attorneys For Assistance Today<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Wrongful Death: What You Need To Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suffer an injury because someone acted irresponsibly, or set out to intentionally harm you, you may be able to file a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradolaw.net\/practice-area\/personal-injury-attorney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal injury lawsuit<\/a>. Likewise, if a death occurs due to negligence, or intentional actions of another, the deceased person\u2019s surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may see filing a wrongful death lawsuit as an attempt to \u201ccash in\u201d on a tragic event. However, if you\u2019ve lost a loved one, you know that it\u2019s anything but. In addition to the pain and suffering that come with a sudden and unjust loss, you\u2019re also grappling with many other challenges, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical bills incurred before your loved one\u2019s death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cost of a funeral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cremation or burial expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of financial support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrongful death lawsuits aren\u2019t about money \u2014 they\u2019re about holding responsible parties accountable, and securing the compensation you need to support your family during an incredibly challenging time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Negligence in Wrongful Death Cases?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed if your loved one\u2019s death was caused by intentional actions or negligence. However, most wrongful death lawsuits are filed because of negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a wrongful death case, negligence can mean a wrongful action, or a failure to act. Colorado and Wyoming state laws outline what constitutes negligence in more detail. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/colorado-revised-statutes\/title-13-courts-and-court-procedure\/damages-and-limitations-on-actions\/article-21-damages\/part-2-damages-for-death-by-negligence\/section-13-21-202-action-notwithstanding-death\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado wrongful death statute<\/a>, you may be able to recover compensation if your loved one\u2019s death was caused by any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another person\u2019s actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another person\u2019s failure to act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another person\u2019s omission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The statute specifies that if your loved one could have filed a personal injury lawsuit, and recovered damages if they had lived, the responsible person or corporation could still be liable for damages just as they would have been. <a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-1-code-of-civil-procedure\/chapter-38-wrongful-death\/section-1-38-101-actions-for-wrongful-death-which-survive-proceedings-against-executor-or-administrator-of-person-liable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyoming\u2019s wrongful death statute<\/a> is similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Legal Process: Proving Negligence in Court<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to have a successful wrongful death claim, your attorney must be able to prove the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/wex\/negligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elements of negligence<\/a> in court:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The responsible party owed a duty of care to the deceased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They violated that duty of care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their breach of duty of care directly caused the death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a result, the deceased person\u2019s family has damages to collect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, these elements are easier to prove than it might seem. For example, imagine you have lost a loved one to a driver who was speeding and ran a stoplight. All drivers owe each other a basic duty of care \u2014 to obey traffic laws and remain alert. The at-fault driver violated that duty of care both by speeding and disregarding a red light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your loved one was lawfully driving through the intersection when the at-fault driver hit them, it\u2019s clear that the driver\u2019s breach of duty directly caused their injuries, and subsequent death. Because you have lost a family member and have medical, burial, and other expenses, you have damages to collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation in Wrongful Death Claims: How Negligence Affects Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Colorado and Wyoming allow surviving family members of wrongful death victims to collect more compensation than they could in some other states. However, as is the case with personal injury lawsuits, compensation may be reduced if the deceased person was partially at fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/colorado-revised-statutes\/title-13-courts-and-court-procedure\/damages-and-limitations-on-actions\/article-21-damages\/part-1-general-provisions\/section-13-21-111-negligence-cases-comparative-negligence-as-measure-of-damages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado negligence law<\/a>, the family of a deceased person may still seek compensation if the deceased person\u2019s negligence contributed to their death. However, there are two important conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They may only seek compensation if the deceased\u2019s degree of fault was not greater than or equal to the fault of the other party.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the deceased was partially at fault, their compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, imagine that your loved one was badly injured in a car accident, and later died of their injuries. A court finds that your loved one was 20% at fault, and the other driver was 80% at fault. The jury awards your family $1 million in damages, but because that amount must be reduced by your loved one\u2019s percentage of fault, you ultimately receive $800,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-1-code-of-civil-procedure\/chapter-1-general-provisions-as-to-civil-actions\/section-1-1-109-comparative-fault\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wyoming negligence law<\/a> is very similar to Colorado negligence law. You may seek compensation if your deceased loved one\u2019s degree of fault was 50% or less, and your damages will be reduced in proportion to their fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defending Against Negligence: Common Legal Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In any wrongful death case, your attorney will attempt to prove the responsible party\u2019s negligence. However, the at-fault person, or other entity, will likely have strong legal representation as well. They may raise defenses like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your loved one was more at fault.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your loved one assumed risk, or should have known there was a risk of death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The defendant was exercising reasonable care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your loved one\u2019s death wasn\u2019t directly caused by the plaintiff\u2019s actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Experienced wrongful death lawyers are very familiar with the kinds of arguments the other side may raise, and they will typically plan rebuttal strategies ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Need Experienced Attorneys for a Wrongful Death Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, you may be able to file a lawsuit on your own. However, a wrongful death lawyer can help you through every step of this process by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explaining how a wrongful death lawsuit works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigating the circumstances of your loved one\u2019s death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gathering evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a strong argument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiating with insurance companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representing you in court if your case goes to trial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In virtually every case, you are likely to secure greater compensation with the help of a lawyer than if you pursued a case yourself. Additionally, when your attorney can handle your case for you, you and your family can take the time you need to grieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps: Contact Bachus &amp; Schanker for a Free Consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have unfortunately lost a loved one, doing anything more than getting through the day may feel next to impossible. However, if you can reach out to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradolaw.net\/practice-area\/wrongful-death-litigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> wrongful death lawyers<\/a> at Bachus &amp; Schanker, we, alongside our Victim\u2019s Advocates team, are prepared to fight for justice on your family\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are dedicated to the success of our clients, and our results speak for themselves \u2014 we have recovered over $1 billion in compensation and counting. 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#eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1216_175bae-22 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1216_175bae-22 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1216_175bae-22 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1216_175bae-22 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Citations:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/colorado-revised-statutes\/title-13-courts-and-court-procedure\/damages-and-limitations-on-actions\/article-21-damages\/part-1-general-provisions\/section-13-21-111-negligence-cases-comparative-negligence-as-measure-of-damages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRS 13-21-111<\/a>.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/colorado-revised-statutes\/title-13-courts-and-court-procedure\/damages-and-limitations-on-actions\/article-21-damages\/part-2-damages-for-death-by-negligence\/section-13-21-202-action-notwithstanding-death\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRS 13-21-202<\/a>.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/wex\/negligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Negligence<\/a>. (2025).<br><a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-1-code-of-civil-procedure\/chapter-1-general-provisions-as-to-civil-actions\/section-1-1-109-comparative-fault\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WY Stat 1-1-109<\/a>.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/statute\/wyoming-statutes\/title-1-code-of-civil-procedure\/chapter-38-wrongful-death\/section-1-38-101-actions-for-wrongful-death-which-survive-proceedings-against-executor-or-administrator-of-person-liable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WY Stat 1-38-101<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>However, just like with a personal injury lawsuit, proving negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit is essential for a successful outcome. 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