The passing of a family member is a difficult experience for anyone. But the pain and sadness of your loss may be compounded if your loved one’s death was caused by the wrongful acts of another party. If your loved one suffered an avoidable and untimely death, you deserve to pursue justice and accountability for this immeasurable loss.
A Santa Fe wrongful death lawyer from Parnall Law Firm, LLC can help your family demand the compensation you need and the justice you deserve. Since 1997, we’ve advocated for the rights and interests of families in complex wrongful death cases across central New Mexico. Our firm is committed to providing qualified, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal counsel to those who’ve lost loved ones in Santa Fe. We offer a 100% client satisfaction guarantee. So if you aren’t satisfied with our work on your case within the first 30 days of retaining our firm, you may take your case file at no cost and with no questions asked.
Contact us today for a free initial case review to learn more about how a Santa Fe wrongful death attorney can make a difference in helping your family.
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When you and your family have lost a loved one due to another party’s wrongful actions, Parnall Law Firm, LLC can help you demand justice and compensation for your loss. Our firm has a proven track record of successful results obtained on behalf of our clients, including:
Our firm will handle all aspects of your family’s wrongful death claim so you can have the time and space to grieve for your loved one. We will fully investigate the circumstances of your loved one’s death to identify the parties who are liable. We can also handle negotiations with the responsible parties and insurance companies, vigorously pursuing a settlement that provides your family with full compensation and some measure of justice for your loss.
Under New Mexico law, a wrongful death claim needs to be filed by the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. The personal representative would typically be the executor or administrator of the estate. For most people, their surviving spouse, a surviving child, a surviving parent, or a surviving sibling would serve as the executor or administrator of the estate.
A wrongful death claim is brought on behalf of the decedent’s estate for the benefit of the decedent’s eligible surviving family members. Eligible family members that can receive compensation in a wrongful death claim in Santa Fe include:
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In a wrongful death claim, you may be entitled to recover compensation for the losses your loved one’s estate and your family have incurred, such as:
Under certain circumstances, a family may also be entitled to recover punitive damages in a wrongful death claim. Punitive damages are intended to punish the at-fault party for conduct that is considered particularly egregious or shocking, such as intentional harm or reckless behavior, and to serve as a deterrent to others in the future.
Many factors can affect the length of time that it takes to settle a wrongful death claim. Typically, the complexity of the factual and legal issues in the case and whether liability or other facts are being disputed can affect the time it may take to reach a settlement.
If the at-fault party accepts liability for the decedent’s death, a settlement can often be reached within a few months. However, if the at-fault party denies liability or contests the extent of claimed damages, such as the loss of future expected financial contributions or the value of the loss of the decedent’s companionship and society, it can take much longer to reach a settlement, sometimes as long as a few years.
Though my firm has grown quickly to fill the legal needs of our community, it has retained its focus on providing excellent service to clients. I believed what sets the firm apart from others is the way we treat our clients. We are empathetic, committed, and very responsive. We are a team. I look for talented, dedicated, intelligent lawyers and staff from all over the US. We tenaciously look for the truth, we triumphantly find the truth, and we keep on fighting as a team with our clients. I realized that we live by certain values that I call the “Five Ts” – Teamwork, Talent, Truth, Tenacity and Triumph.
New Mexico’s statute of limitations on wrongful death claims typically gives you three years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a lawsuit. If a lawsuit is filed after the limitations period on your family’s claim expires, the at-fault parties can move to have your case permanently dismissed from court. This means you would lose your right to seek financial compensation in a wrongful death claim.
If you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or a wrongful act, don’t wait until it is too late to get the financial compensation and closure that you deserve. Contact our personal injury lawyers at Parnall Law Firm, LLC today for a free consultation to speak to a Santa Fe wrongful death attorney about your rights and options.
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Bertrand Russell Parnall is an Albuquerque native, salutatorian of the Class of 1988 at Albuquerque High School, and co-captain of the district football champion Bulldogs. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University with a double major in history and French, and his law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law after coming home to Albuquerque.
Years of Experience: 27+ years
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