It’s never easy losing a spouse, child, parent, or another close family member. When their death is the result of an accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it can be even more difficult. Their death could have been avoided, and your family deserves justice for your tragic loss. The Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers at Singleton Schreiber want to help you make things right.
Families in Albuquerque choose Singleton Schreiber because we’re award-winning local New Mexico trial attorneys with unbeatable national resources. As fearless advocates for our clients, we force insurance companies, government agencies, and powerful corporations to fight fairly and offer our clients the life-changing monetary awards they deserve. It’s how we’ve successfully won over $2.5 Billion in settlements and jury verdicts.
Money might not bring your family member back to you. However, it can make a huge difference in the weeks, months, and years ahead. It might also give you a sense of justice, too. Our top-rated law firm wants to help you maximize your recovery. Contact our law office in Albuquerque to set up a time for a free consultation now.
Choosing Singleton Schreiber Can Help You Maximize Your Wrongful Death Settlement
You don’t have to navigate this difficult time in your life on your own. In fact, you shouldn’t. Hiring an experienced Albuquerque personal injury lawyer gives you time to focus on grieving your loss and puts you in the position to win your wrongful death case.
Your choice of attorney can really impact your case and the results you ultimately achieve.
Here’s why you’ll want to have Singleton Schreiber fighting for you:
- We’re nationally recognized trial attorneys with decades of combined experience handling all types of complex personal injury cases, including matters of wrongful death
- Our attorneys have been recognized as top litigators by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, the Daily Journal, and other top organizations
- Client-driven, cutting-edge strategies have earned us hundreds of five-star reviews on Google, Avvo, Facebook, and across other social media platforms
- Clients benefit from local lawyers with roots in the community and our law firm’s extensive national resources
- Client case results exceed more than $2.5 Billion, including some of the top verdicts and settlements in the nation
You’ve lost a close family member because someone else was negligent. Singleton Schreiber understands that you have an opportunity to hold them accountable. We’re here to help you make the most of it.
Contact our Albuquerque, NM, law office to learn more about working with our award-winning law firm. Your initial case evaluation is free.
How Does New Mexico Define Wrongful Death?
When you’re injured in an accident in New Mexico, you’ll typically have the right to seek compensation from an at-fault or liable party. The right to seek damages does not disappear when a victim dies from their injuries.
Instead, the ability to seek compensation shifts to another party through what’s called a wrongful death claim.
Under New Mexico law, a wrongful death occurs when a person is killed because of the “wrongful act, neglect or default of another” and the victim would have had the right to sue if they’d survived.
In these situations, the personal representative of the victim’s estate can file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation on behalf of the victim’s surviving family members. Damages are awarded to the estate and distributed to the spouse, children, grandchildren, and/or parents.
Advocating For Families in All Types of Albuquerque Wrongful Death Cases
At Singleton Schreiber, our wrongful death attorneys in Albuquerque fight for families who’ve lost loved ones as a result of:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Birth injury
- Nursing home abuse
- Matters of product liability
- Catastrophic injuries
- Assault
- Criminal attacks
We care deeply about the families we represent. Our wrongful death case results are a testament to our commitment and advocacy. Notable recoveries include an $85 Million wrongful death verdict, a $1 million settlement, and a $4.25 million settlement.
Don’t hesitate to contact our legal team in Albuquerque to find out what kind of an impact we can have on your wrongful death case, too.
What Types of Damages Can Be Awarded in a New Mexico Wrongful Death Case?
When you file a wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico, you’ll have the right to seek compensatory and exemplary damages.
Compensatory damages help to cover financial losses associated with the victim’s death (economic awards), as well as harder-to-value struggles (non-economic damages), such as:
- Costs associated with the victim’s funeral and burial
- Medical expenses incurred prior to the victim’s death
- Lost wages and benefits the victim would have earned if they’d survived
- The value of the victim’s household services and support
- Property damage related to the victim’s fatal accident
- A parent, child, or spouse’s emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- The victim’s pain and suffering prior to death
Exemplary damages, also known as punitive damages, are awarded to punish a defendant for conduct that is grossly negligent or wilful. Most often, these are reserved for particularly heinous acts, like drunk driving or intentional concealment of a product’s known dangers.
Will the Decedent’s Shared Fault Impact a Wrongful Death Settlement?
Yes. New Mexico’s pure comparative negligence law applies to civil personal injury cases, including matters of wrongful death.
If your family member was partly responsible for their fatal accident or injury, their shared fault will impact your family’s wrongful death case. A settlement or jury award will be reduced based on their proportionate share of the blame.
Singleton Schreiber will be ready to defend your family member’s name and fight back against any claims of contributory negligence that could hurt your case.
Call Our Trusted Albuquerque Wrongful Death Lawyers For Help Today
If you’ve experienced the sudden, tragic death of a family member in an accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico, call Singleton Schreiber.
You deserve justice. Our Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers are here to get it for you.
We’re determined to make a difference in the lives of the people we represent. Let us take on the insurance company, government agency, or corporation that’s responsible for your devastating loss. You focus on moving forward.
You have just three years to file a wrongful death claim in the state of New Mexico, so don’t hesitate to contact our law office in Albuquerque to set up your free case evaluation today.
