Holding those responsible accountable when negligence takes a life.
No family should have to fight for justice while grieving. Colton Richardson handles wrongful death cases throughout the OKC metro and all of Oklahoma, giving families the aggressive representation they need without adding to their burden.
Wrongful death cases in Oklahoma City are filed in Oklahoma County District Court. Colton Richardson handles cases involving fatal accidents on OKC's highways, deaths at OU Medical Center or Mercy Hospital, workplace fatalities, and institutional negligence throughout Oklahoma County.
Losing a family member because of someone else's negligence is devastating. While no amount of money can bring back a loved one, a wrongful death claim can provide financial security for your family and hold the responsible party accountable. Colton Richardson handles wrongful death cases throughout Oklahoma with the compassion and tenacity your family deserves.
Vehicles, worksites, and products involved in the death must not be altered. Act immediately to preserve the scene.
These documents are foundational to your wrongful death claim.
Early offers are designed to minimize the company's liability. Your family deserves full compensation.
We handle all legal proceedings so your family can focus on healing.
Under Oklahoma's Wrongful Death Act (12 O.S. § 1053), the personal representative of the deceased's estate may bring a wrongful death claim. Recoverable damages include medical expenses before death, funeral and burial costs, lost future income, loss of companionship, and grief and mental anguish of surviving family members. The statute of limitations is two years from the date of death.
Colton Richardson handles wrongful death cases statewide from his Tulsa office. He travels to meet with OKC-area families and handles all proceedings in Oklahoma County District Court.
Local Resources & Courts
Oklahoma County District Court, OU Medical Center, Mercy Hospital OKC, Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office
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$750K
Settlement for a family after the death of their father due to the negligence of a construction company.
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