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Can a Common Law Spouse File a Wrongful Death Claim in Colorado?

By Killian, Davis, & Richter, P.C. | Posted on March 4, 2026

Colorado law allows certain individuals to file a wrongful death claim following the death of a person due to the negligent or intentional act of another person or legal entity. Specifically, the Colorado wrongful death statute authorizes a surviving spouse to file a wrongful death lawsuit during the first year following the victim’s death…. Read More »