Rio Rancho & Albuquerque Wrongful Death Accident Attorney

If you have lost someone you love in a wrongful death accident, you should contact an experienced Albuquerque and Rio Rancho wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible.

We understand that the last thing you want to do is go through a lawsuit. You probably feel it isn’t worth the hassle, and ultimately it won’t make up for your feelings of pain, sorrow, and loss. However, by taking legal action, our skilled and compassionate Rio Rancho and Albuquerque wrongful death attorney can help you recover the financial resources you need to take care of you and your family in the wake of this tragedy. 

As Rio Rancho and Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers, our goal is to recover compensation from the guilty party to cover your loss of emotional support, companionship, and the loss of income of your deceased spouse.  If there are surviving minor children, our goal is to get them money for their education and assistance.

What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death refers to incidents in which a person is accidentally or unexpectedly killed as the result of another person or company’s negligent or reckless actions. Wrongful death cases in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho can stem from a number of accidents, including  car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents.

In New Mexico, wrongful death accident claims are filed on behalf of surviving family members who we get appointed by the court to be personal representatives for the case.  In some cases, non-family members can also be appointed as the personal representatives for a wrongful death case as well.

If you receive compensation for a wrongful death accident, the at-fault person will be required to pay you for the following items:

• Funeral and burial expenses.
• Medical bills, if any, incurred after the injury but before death.
• Pain and suffering, if any, experienced by the deceased before death.
• Loss of the deceased’s future income.
• The value of the deceased’s life apart from earnings capacity.
• Emotional distress to surviving family members caused by the loss of the companionship and guidance of the deceased.

The money recovered in a New Mexico wrongful death case goes to the surviving family members who are listed in the wrongful death statute.  For example, when a minor child dies, it is common for the parents to be the beneficiaries.  When a spouse or parent dies, it is common for the surviving children and/or surviving spouse to be the beneficiaries.  The determination of who the beneficiaries are in a wrongful death case can sometimes be complicated depending on the family situation.

Contact an Albuquerque & Rio Rancho Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident in Rio Rancho or Albuquerque, New Mexico, our experienced personal injury lawyer can help you seek the compensation you deserve.

These types of cases are complicated, and must be handled by a well-trained Albuquerque or Rio Rancho wrongful death lawyer. At GOODWIN LAW OFFICE, you can rest assured that we have the experience, resources, and skill to handle any type of wrongful death case, regardless of its complexity. We are committed to continuing to advocate on behalf of our clients, and ensure they recover the compensation they need and deserve.

At the GOODWIN LAW OFFICE, our experienced Rio Rancho and Albuquerque wrongful death lawyer takes the time to thoroughly review all aspects of your wrongful death case, and ensure that your needs and concerns are addressed, and that you have a clear understanding of the legal process and all other related matter regarding your case. 

If you need more information about your Rio Rancho or Albuquerque wrongful death accident case, you should contact our experienced wrongful death lawyer today. To schedule a free consultation at the GOODWIN LAW OFFICE, please call (505) 896-9477.