Denver Wrongful Death

Denver Wrongful Death Attorneys

Representing Families During Their Toughest Times

Perhaps the most difficult cases the Tenge Law Firm, LLC handles are those representing grieving families who have recently lost a loved one in an accident. A death is “wrongful” when it is caused by the negligent or deliberately wrongful actions of another person or company. At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our Denver personal injury attorneys believe that anyone responsible for the wrongful death of another person should be held accountable for his or her actions. 

If you’ve lost a loved one to wrongful death, contact attorney J. Todd Tenge and his team.

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Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years

At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.

  • $3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
  • $1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
  • $950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
  • $750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
  • $533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
  • $450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
  • $300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
  • $200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
  • $120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant

What Are Causes of Wrongful Death?

Wrongful deaths often arise from:

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  • "They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well."

    Paige and Nina were a delight to work with. They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well. They made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust them!

    - Rachel V.
  • "Would highly recommend to anyone!!"

    Tenge Law Firm helped me out when I was in a accident that involved my whole family. They were great and fast with the entire process, and were awesome at keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to anyone!!

    - Zack K.
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    Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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  • "Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient"

    I highly recommend this law firm! They take care of everything in a timely manner & alleviate any harassment while you recover from injuries. Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient...if you need an attorney, Tenge Law is the place to go!

    - Betty C.
  • "They treated me like family"

    Todd, Liz and Nina were amazing. They handled my case very professionally. I recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a great firm. They treated me like family

    - Jenn K.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

Colorado has implemented limits on wrongful death cases that must be adhered to. The Colorado Wrongful Death Act specifically identifies which family members are eligible to bring a claim in the state and provides the statute of limitations to such claims.

According to C.R.S. § 13-21-201 to 204, immediate family members of the deceased (e.g., children, spouses) may file a wrongful death claim. The surviving spouse has the exclusive standing to bring a claim within the first year after the death, and both the surviving spouse and children have standing to bring a claim after. If there is no spouse, then the children may bring a claim within the first year. If the deceased is an unmarried minor without any children, the parents may file a claim. Please note that in Colorado, a wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of the death; otherwise, the statute of limitations will expire, and you will lose your rights to file a claim. There are certain instances where you will need to act within 180 days. So don’t wait. Please call now.

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    When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.

  • Ratings

    As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.

  • Results

    In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.

Tenge Law Firm Resources

At the Tenge Law Firm, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.

How to Prove Wrongful Death

Once you have acquired the services of a wrongful death attorney, there are various elements that must be satisfied in order have a successful case. To prove wrongful death, the following must be shown to have occurred:

  • Duty of Care: It must be proven that the defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased.
  • Breach of Duty of Care: Prove that the duty of care that was owed to the deceased was breached by the defendant; for example, failing to abide by certain laws, by speeding in a car or other negligent acts, would be applicable.
  • Causation: Along with proving a breach of duty, you must also prove that the negligent actions of the defendant directly caused the wrongful death to occur.
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Contact a Wrongful Death Attorney in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins

If you would like to speak with a wrongful death attorney, contact the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, serving Boulder, Fort Collins, and surrounding Colorado areas today. J. Todd Tenge and his exceptional legal team are happy to review your case, and determine whether you have a viable claim, and if so, start pursuing justice on your behalf.

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