Nothing can prepare you for the devastating loss of a loved one, especially when someone else’s careless actions caused their death. Money won’t ease your grief or fill the void they left behind. But still, a wrongful death claim can help protect your family’s future.
In New Mexico, you can recover several expenses to help your family move forward.
Hospital bills and medical care
When your loved one received medical care before passing away, those costs become part of your wrongful death claim. These expenses include:
- Emergency room visits
- Hospital stays
- Surgical procedures
- Medication costs
- Ambulance transportation
These medical bills often amount to thousands of dollars, creating financial strain during an already difficult time.
Funeral or burial costs
The high price of funeral arrangements shouldn’t add to your grief. A wrongful death claim can help with basic funeral service fees, burial plots and cremation costs. These funds ensure you can give your family member a proper goodbye without financial strain.
Lost income and financial support
When you lose someone who supports your family financially, it affects everyone at home. New Mexico courts consider both current and future lost income when calculating compensation, as well as retirement savings and benefits.
This helps maintain your family’s financial stability and living standard despite losing a provider.
Pain and suffering damages
Losing a family member causes deep emotional pain that lasts. You can receive money for non-economic losses like:
- Mental suffering
- Lost companionship
- Emotional distress
- Children losing a parent’s guidance
While these damages have caps and prove more difficult to calculate than concrete expenses, they represent a crucial aspect of your wrongful death claim.
Finding justice through compensation
Taking legal action through a wrongful death claim helps secure your family’s finances and makes those responsible face consequences. Your claim can help your family recover and stop others from experiencing similar heartbreak. An experienced attorney can help you fight for every dollar you deserve while handling legal complexities during your time of grief.