Las Cruces Wrongful Death Lawyer
When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. Although financial considerations might not be your first thought, insurance companies often try to exploit your grief by delaying claims or minimizing payments. An experienced Las Cruces wrongful death lawyer from Lerner and Rowe can advocate on your behalf to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Our compassionate legal team understands that no settlement can make up for the loss of a loved one. However, we’ve witnessed too many grieving families being taken advantage of by insurance companies. Let us fight for you, so you can focus on grieving instead of dealing with predatory insurance agents.
To start your free consultation and take the first step toward the settlement you’re entitled to, call our Las Cruces personal injury lawyers at 575-544-4444.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases Our New Mexico Injury Attorneys Handle
The loss of a spouse, partner, or family member can occur unexpectedly and for many different reasons. The Las Cruces wrongful death attorneys at Lerner and Rowe have successfully represented clients who have lost loved ones due to:
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Premises Liability Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Defective Products
- Spinal Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Electrocution Injuries
If you’ve lost a loved one due to injuries resulting from an accident and believe it was caused by another party’s recklessness or negligence, contact us immediately so we can begin building your wrongful death claim.
Wrongful Death Claims Under New Mexico Law
New Mexico’s criteria for wrongful death liability is listed in NMS § 41-2-1:
Whenever the death of a person shall be caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of another, although such death shall have been caused under such circumstances as amount in law to a felony, and the act, or neglect, or default, is such as would, if death had not ensued, have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof, then, and in every such case, the person who, or the corporation which, would have been liable, if death had not ensued, shall be liable to an action for damages, notwithstanding the death of the person injured.
The definition allows room for interpretation and you can bet that the insurance company will do everything possible to devalue your legitimate claim. Our Las Cruces injury lawyers can fight back on your behalf, to make sure you receive the financial compensation you’re entitled to.
Compensation Our Las Cruces Injury Lawyers Can Recover on Your Behalf
A successful wrongful death claim can include compensation for many past and future expenses. Many of our clients are surprised by what they are entitled to. Lerner and Rowe’s Las Cruces wrongful death lawyers have successfully won settlements for our clients that included compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of earnings (active work and pensions)
- Loss of benefits (insurance and retirement)
- Loss of consortium, parenting, and caregiving
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
Losing a loved one is often a traumatic life event. The deceased’s family is typically focused on their loss, not on financial matters. Insurance companies know this and will aggressively use “delay, deny, defend” tactics to pressure you into accepting a settlement before you’ve had time to properly review it. Lerner and Rowe’s New Mexico injury attorneys understand these tactics and how to defeat them. You can count on us to provide you with the highest level of legal service so that you can properly honor your loved one and take care of your family.
Contact a Top Las Cruces Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
The unfortunate reality is that if insurance companies treated clients fairly, personal injury lawyers wouldn’t be necessary. Too often, people are short-changed by their insurance providers without even realizing it. At Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys, we’ve recovered billions of dollars for our clients nationwide, fighting tirelessly to ensure they receive fair treatment. Our commitment to client advocacy is reflected in our exceptional reviews and our reputation as one of the most trusted law firms in America.
Lerner and Rowe is available to assist you 24/7. Start your free, no-obligation consultation today by contacting us by phone at 575-544-4444, online through LiveChat, or via our secure contact form. For reliable, results-driven legal representation, call Lerner and Rowe to get you more.