Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one can be one of life's most devastating experiences. The grief and pain can feel unbearable, especially if the death was preventable. While no amount of money can truly compensate for such a profound loss, New Mexico allows surviving family members to...

The tragic loss of a loved one due to a faulty product can be devastating – but can a defective product really be linked to a wrongful death claim? The consequences of a faulty product may range from minor injuries to, in more severe cases, wrongful death. Wrongful...

Experiencing a loved one’s untimely death is one of life’s most challenging moments, especially if it is a wrongful death caused by a medical error. In the United States, medical malpractice accounts for 9.5 percent of fatalities every year, making it the most common...

Motor vehicle trips are typically uneventful. But, motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities. There are rare instances where paths cross with the wrong party, which can result in severe injury or even death. Families...

No matter how careful we are or how safe we feel in a place, we cannot dismiss the chances of us falling victim to premise hazards. Unfortunately, there are situations beyond our control that could result in severe injuries and in worst cases, death. Many of these are...

When tragedy strikes, the resulting circumstances often lead families to seek justice for their lost loved ones. Such was the case for the families of victims Daniel Humphrey and Sonia Tenorio, whose lives were tragically cut short in a double murder in Albuquerque....

Although some people die of natural causes, many others die of injury or even violence. When people die unexpectedly, their closest loved ones often have to bear the emotional and financial burdens that result. Their household may lose a significant portion of its...

You may be entitled to compensation if you lose a loved one due to negligence. While many people know this, few understand how wrongful death claims work or what to expect in the process. It helps to have the right information about how things work in such situations...

When someone passes away, family members may believe it was due to the negligence of another person. One example of this could be if the doctor was negligent and the patient passed away or if a driver was intoxicated and crossed the centerline, causing a deadly...

It can be tough to deal with the sudden death of a family member. This is especially true if you lose a loved one due to another person's negligence. After a loved one has passed, you may feel overwhelmed, angry and depressed. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to...