Fremont County · Fatal dog attacks
Florence Fatal Dog Attack Lawyers
A fatal dog attack in Florence devastates a family; we offer a free consultation and charge no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
When a Dog Bite Takes a Life
Colorado law, under C.R.S. § 13‑21‑124, can hold a dog owner responsible when a bite causes serious injury or death, provided the person killed was lawfully in a public place or lawfully on the owner's property at the time. In a fatal case, this statute becomes one piece of a larger legal picture rather than the whole claim.
Because the victim can no longer bring a claim, Colorado wrongful-death law controls who in the family may file and what the claim can address. That framework, not the dog-bite statute alone, decides these questions, and we walk grieving families through it carefully rather than guessing at answers here.
We encourage families dealing with a fatal attack to visit our wrongful-death page, where we explain who may bring this type of claim and what losses it is meant to address. The dog-bite statute and wrongful-death law work together in these cases, and we help sort out how each applies to your situation.
Building the Record After a Fatal Attack
A death investigation involving a dog moves quickly and often includes animal-control and police reports, witness statements, and photographs from the scene. We work to obtain and preserve these records before they are lost, altered, or become harder to access.
Medical records from providers who treated the victim, even briefly, and any records tied to the dog's history or the owner's knowledge of prior behavior can matter. We gather this information methodically so that the full picture of what happened is documented and available when it counts.
- Any photos or video from the scene of the attack
- Contact information for witnesses who saw what happened
- Animal-control or police report numbers, if known
- Records showing the dog's owner or where the dog was kept
- Any prior complaints or knowledge of the dog's aggressive behavior
Serving Florence and Fremont County Families
Florence sits along Colorado Highway 115 near Cañon City and Penrose, and fatal dog attacks here can happen along Main Street, East 3rd Street, or in residential areas throughout the community. When a case involves emergency care, CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City is often part of the medical record we review.
A wrongful-death claim tied to a fatal dog attack in Florence would typically be filed in Fremont County Combined Courts in Cañon City. We are familiar with how matters proceed through this court and are ready to meet with families from Florence and the surrounding area at our Pueblo office or by arrangement closer to home.
What a Wrongful-Death Claim May Address
- Loss of financial support the family depended on
- Loss of care, companionship, and guidance
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical expenses incurred before death
- Other losses recognized under Colorado wrongful-death law
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Florence Fatal dog attacks FAQ
Does the dog-bite statute cover fatal attacks?
C.R.S. § 13‑21‑124 can apply when a dog bite causes serious injury or death, as long as the victim was lawfully in a public place or lawfully on the owner's property. In a fatal case, this statute works alongside Colorado wrongful-death law rather than standing alone.
Who can file a wrongful-death claim after a fatal dog attack?
Colorado wrongful-death law, not the dog-bite statute, determines who in the family may bring this type of claim. We review the details of each family's situation and explain the options rather than assuming who qualifies.
What records are important in a fatal dog attack case?
Animal-control and police records, witness statements, and medical records are often central to these cases. We work to identify and preserve this evidence as early as possible.
Where would a wrongful-death claim from Florence be filed?
Cases arising in Florence would typically be handled through Fremont County Combined Courts in Cañon City. We are familiar with this court and can guide families through what to expect.
What does a free consultation involve?
We sit down with the family, listen to what happened, and explain how Colorado law may apply to their situation. There is no cost for this meeting, and we do not charge an attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Discuss a Florence dog bite
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