Category: Wrongful Death

New Mexico allows certain surviving family members to recover monetary damages for the wrongful death of a loved one.  To do so, the wrongful death and the resulting claim must meet the requirements of New Mexico’s wrongful death statutes. What is Wrongful Death in New Mexico? Wrongful death in New Mexico is caused by another…

There is often confusion about who may file a wrongful death claim in New Mexico and what a wrongful death claim actually entails. The following provides a definition of wrongful death in New Mexico, along with a breakdown of its essential elements and who may file for relief under this claim. To learn more about…