Surviving family members may face financial hardships after a loved one’s wrongful death. Colorado law allows some family members to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit if they meet the state’s conditions. Those eligible to take legal action are:
The decedent’s surviving spouse
The decedent’s child(ren)
The decedent’s parents
Surviving family members can only pursue a survival action suit if they were declared the legal representative of the deceased person’s estate.