Albuquerque Wrongful Death Lawyers
Wrongful death is a death caused by the fault of another person or corporation. Accidents where another person or entity may be at fault include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and any other type of serious accident. Wrongful death lawsuits are generally filed by family members of the victim killed by the negligence of another. In many cases, these lawsuits are filed when wrongdoers fail to take responsibility for the harm they caused.
Sometimes people or corporations take risks that they shouldn't—risks which end up causing injury or costing other people their lives. Wrongful death lawsuits seek to compensate the victim's family in some measure for the terrible loss they have suffered, and they seek to deter or discourage future risk-taking and wrongdoing.
The damages that may be recovered in a wrongful death action include:
- Pain, suffering and mental anguish suffered before death
- Loss of earnings and earning capacity
- The family's expenses associated with the death (e.g., medical bills and funeral expenses)
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and care of the lost loved one
- Punitive damages, intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others in the future.
Contact an Experienced New Mexico Wrongful Death Lawyer
At Martinez, Hart & Thompson, P.C., our Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers understand the enormous hardships and loss that family members experience when they lose a loved one. Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and fully explain the legal options available to you, as well as work to make sure the family members have the grief counseling and other resources they need.
Call 800-698-1773 for a FREE, no obligation consultation with an experienced New Mexico wrongful death lawyer today.