When you’ve lost a loved one due to the negligent or wrongful actions of another, you can hold that person accountable by filing a wrongful death claim against them in Santa Fe. For help with your claim, work with a Santa Fe fatal accident lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates.
If your loved one has died in an accident caused by another’s wrongful or careless actions, you and your family will be looking for recompense. No monetary compensation will ever be able to take back your grief and suffering, but you might be able to gain a sense of closure knowing that the person responsible has been held to account.
Submitting and winning a wrongful death claim can be challenging, and it does require knowledge of personal injury laws in New Mexico. Partnering with a Santa Fe wrongful death lawyer can give your claim a much better chance of success.
Many different types of accidents can lead to death, and the type does matter when filing a fatal accident claim. Different laws do play a role in your claim and in the compensation you stand to receive. The following are some common types of accidents that your Santa Fe wrongful death attorney has seen lead to fatalities:
You can appoint a personal representative to file your wrongful death claim, such as a family member or an attorney. Your representative will submit your claim and work toward securing justice and compensation for the wrongful death of your family member.
The money awarded in wrongful death claims is typically for the benefit of the deceased’s family members, such as:
One of the reasons for submitting a wrongful death claim is to receive damages for all the financial losses and suffering that you and your family have experienced. The money is not a replacement for your beloved family member; rather, it can be used to pay for the financial expenses you’ve endured because of this unexpected death.
Your Santa Fe fatal accident lawyer will work tirelessly to see that you are compensated for the following, as they apply to your situation:
Submitting a wrongful death claim against the person responsible for your loved one’s death can serve several purposes: obtaining justice, holding a reckless person accountable, protecting others from harm, and receiving monetary compensation for your family’s financial losses and grief.
A Santa Fe wrongful death lawyer at our office will do everything possible to see that your family member’s death does not go unpunished. Reach out to Will Ferguson & Associates for a free case review. Reach us through the web form below, or call us.
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