At Eddington Law we are here to be the Boulder Wrongful Death Lawyer that provides compassionate, experienced representation for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence. Boulder County has adopted Vision Zero—a commitment to eliminating traffic deaths—yet preventable fatalities continue to claim cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. In one recent eight-hour span, three pedestrians were killed in Denver and a cyclist died in Boulder. Behind each fatality is a family whose lives have been forever changed. Our family-owned firm with 35+ years of experience fights for accountability and maximum compensation while treating each family with dignity and respect.
Compassionate Representation for Grieving Families
The loss of a loved one is devastating under any circumstances. When that loss results from someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct, the grief is compounded by anger, confusion, and overwhelming challenges. At Eddington Law, our wrongful death lawyers provide compassionate, experienced representation for families throughout Boulder, Boulder County, and the entire state.
Boulder County has committed to Vision Zero—the goal of eliminating traffic deaths entirely. The county maintains a public record of traffic fatalities as part of this effort, tracking each preventable death on local roads. Yet despite these efforts, cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers continue to lose their lives. In one tragic recent span, three pedestrians were killed in Denver and a cyclist died in Boulder, all within eight hours.
Our family-owned firm understands that no amount of money can replace your loved one. What a wrongful death claim can provide is accountability, compensation to address the financial impact of your loss, and a sense of justice that honors your loved one’s memory.
Understanding Colorado Wrongful Death Law
Colorado’s wrongful death statutes provide specific rules about who can bring claims, what damages are available, and time limits for filing.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim
Colorado law specifies who may bring wrongful death claims in a tiered system. During the first year after death, only the surviving spouse may bring a claim. If there is no surviving spouse, or if the spouse does not file within the first year, children may file during the second year. If neither spouse nor children exist or file, parents may bring a claim.
Statute of Limitations
Colorado provides a two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims, running from the date of death. This deadline is strict, and failing to file within this period typically bars recovery entirely.
Types of Claims
Colorado recognizes wrongful death claims, which compensate surviving family members for their losses, and survival claims, which allow the estate to recover damages the deceased could have claimed had they survived.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Boulder County
Wrongful death claims arise from various types of negligence throughout Boulder County.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents on the US-36 Denver-Boulder Turnpike, 28th Street corridor, Canyon Boulevard, and other Boulder roads claim lives each year. The heavy commuter traffic and mix of vehicles with cyclists and pedestrians create ongoing dangers.
Bicycle Fatalities
Boulder’s cycling culture means many residents and visitors travel by bicycle, placing them at risk from negligent drivers. Hit-and-run incidents have claimed cyclists’ lives in Boulder County, with some drivers never identified. The death of 17-year-old Magnus White—killed while training for world championships when a driver fell asleep—illustrates the tragic consequences of driver negligence.
Pedestrian Deaths
Despite Boulder’s pedestrian-friendly design, people on foot face serious risks from drivers who fail to yield, drive distracted, or speed through pedestrian areas. The university area, downtown, and major arterial crossings see pedestrian fatalities.
DUI Fatalities
Drunk and impaired driving continues to claim lives throughout Boulder County. With 30% of Colorado traffic deaths involving impaired drivers, holding drunk drivers accountable remains critical.
Mountain Road Accidents
Boulder County’s proximity to the mountains means residents and visitors travel on winding roads like Boulder Canyon (SH-119), Left Hand Canyon, and routes to Nederland and beyond. These roads see fatal accidents from speeding, impaired driving, and loss of control.
Damages Available in Colorado Wrongful Death Cases
Colorado law provides for both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages include lost earnings and benefits the deceased would have provided, loss of services, funeral expenses, and medical expenses incurred before death. Non-economic damages address grief, sorrow, loss of companionship and consortium, and loss of guidance for children. In cases involving willful and wanton conduct, such as drunk driving or hit-and-run crashes, punitive damages may be available to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.
Boulder County’s Vision Zero Commitment
Boulder County has adopted Vision Zero—the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities entirely. The county tracks every traffic death publicly, recognizing that each represents a preventable tragedy. This commitment acknowledges that road design, enforcement, and driver behavior all play roles in traffic safety.
When negligence causes a traffic death despite these efforts, civil accountability through wrongful death claims serves multiple purposes: compensating grieving families, holding wrongdoers responsible, and reinforcing the message that every life matters.
The Investigation Process
Building a strong wrongful death case requires thorough investigation beginning as soon as possible. Our attorneys work quickly to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, obtain police reports and crash reconstruction data, and engage qualified experts. We handle all legal matters so families can focus on grieving and supporting each other.
Why Families Choose Eddington Law
As a family-owned firm with over 35 years of experience, we understand the unique needs of families dealing with wrongful death. We provide compassionate support while aggressively pursuing compensation and accountability. We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis—no fees unless we recover compensation.
Contact Boulder Wrongful Death Lawyers Today
If your family has lost a loved one due to negligence in Boulder, Boulder County, or anywhere in Colorado, the attorneys at Eddington Law are here to help. We understand the emotional difficulty of this time and provide compassionate support while fighting for justice.
Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. Let our family fight for your family.