Do you practice in animal rights? Wrongful death or veterinary malpractice?

Thank you for reaching out to us with your inquiry regarding animal rights, wrongful death, and veterinary malpractice. We recognize the profound emotional bond people share with their animals—whether pets or livestock—and we take every inquiry seriously. While we can help with certain types of animal-related legal issues under Colorado law, we want to be upfront about the practical challenges.

Colorado law recognizes animals as property (chattel), and wrongful death claims for animals typically involve damages related to the loss of the animal, such as its economic value or emotional significance, depending on the circumstances. The term "animal" is broadly defined as "any living dumb creature". Specific categories of animals include "companion animals" (e.g., domesticated dogs and cats, small pet birds, non-livestock species) and "livestock" (e.g., cattle, swine, horses, other animals used in farm or ranch production).

Therefore, wrongful death cases for chattel in Colorado can include a wide range of animals, such as pets and livestock, depending on how they're classified under the law.

Our attorneys carefully evaluate each case to ensure that pursuing legal action is both practical and cost-effective for our clients. As such, we generally do not take cases where the legal costs would exceed the economic value of the animal involved.

Without additional details, I am unable to determine whether our firm can handle your case. If you would like to discuss your situation further, please schedule a case assessment with one of our litigation attorneys through our online scheduler or call us at 303-688-0944.