Wrongful death can take many forms. A car accident or semi truck accident caused by a drunk driver. A bicycle accident or pedestrian accident caused by a careless motorist. An act of medical malpractice. No matter what caused the death, one thing is clear: The person causing the death of your family member or loved one is responsible and should be held accountable for their reckless actions.
The unexpected death of a family member or loved one is traumatizing enough. But when it happens because of someone else’s negligence or misconduct, it’s devastating. It can leave you in too much shock to think about how to face an uncertain financial future.
Dianne Sawaya is dedicated to helping restore balance to your life. While money can never bring a loved one back, it can help ease the financial burden for survivors. The wrongful death lawyers at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya will aggressively work to hold negligent parties accountable for the actions that caused your tragedy.
Wrongful death law in Colorado is complex and places restrictions on who can file a claim and when it must be filed. At this time of turmoil and confusion, you could unknowingly lose your rights if you don’t have skilled legal representation. You need an experienced wrongful death attorney like Dianne Sawaya working for you.
No one expects to face the wrongful death of a loved one and have their life turned inside-out. But when it happens to you, you need a smart, aggressive and – most important – compassionate attorney in your corner.
Call The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya at (303) 758-4777 or email us for a free evaluation of your wrongful death situation.
There’s no obligation, and if we work together we won’t charge you a fee unless we get you a settlement or jury award.
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A new law takes effect in Colorado on August 11, 2010 – a law that has a big impact on personal injury cases and settlement amounts. The law affects three areas:
Collateral source rule. This says that the fact or amount of any collateral source payment (such as from a plaintiff’s medical insurance) shall not be admitted as evidence in an action against a third-party tortfeasor. Discussion of the amount of medical bills must be based on the amount billed, not the amount paid.
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There’s no special definition of “serious personal injury,” and everyone likely considers their injury to be serious. But when evaluating a case in terms of negotiating with an insurance company or preparing for trial, there are certain hallmarks of a serious injury.
Generally, serious injuries have long term or permanent consequences. They involve physical, psychological or economic disability or a significant impact on a person’s life. Broken bones, herniated discs, significant burns and injuries that req Read more >>
You never know when you’ll be in a car accident. But when you are, having a few resources close at hand can be useful.
That’s why we’ve developed the DLS Law SmartKit.
After many years of working with clients who’ve had car accidents, we’ve realized there are a number of things that would be handy to have at the scene of an accident. So we’ve put together a kit of resources that you can keep in your vehicle’s glove box.
The DLS Law SmartKit contains first aid supplie Read more >>