Solving Your Problems With Effective Advocacy
The death of a loved one under any circumstance is never easy. This loss becomes more complicated when you learn that your loved one’s death is attributable to someone’s wrongful actions. If you lose a loved one following another person or entity’s wrongful actions,...
The idea of going to court after a loved one dies can be distasteful, but it may be the only way to hold a business or individual responsible for what they have done to your family. All too often, the party who causes a fatal crash or a household accident won't face...
Learning that a loved one died in a tragic automobile crash is a life-changing experience. There are a lot of things that you have to think about when this happens. One of these is how you will cover the final expenses for the person. While many people have life...
Wrongful death cases are different than some, because the burden of proof falls on the plaintiff. That means that if you want to bring the case against someone, you will need to build a strong case to prove that they caused your loved one’s death. The burden of proof...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a tragic and life-changing experience. The grief that you feel may be immense, especially if the tragedy occurred during a disagreement or a low point in your relationship with the other person. Your entire family will also need to...
Although every death is a tragedy for the individuals and families involved, not every death leads to criminal prosecution or a civil lawsuit. Someone dying of natural causes or in a weather-related accident is a tragic occurrence but also one that is ultimately not...
If another person or a business causes the death of your family member, you will want justice. In some scenarios, the state of New Mexico May prosecute the responsible party. A conviction for drunk driving or a similar offense may give you some closure, but your...
When a person or possibly a business causes the death of someone you love, you will experience a lot of different emotions. Grief, depression and anger are among the most common responses. Some people will harness those negative emotions and use them as motivation to...
The courts offer people multiple ways to pursue justice after the death of a loved one. Under New Mexico state law, when an individual or business causes the death of a person through negligence, default or misconduct, surviving family members can sometimes bring a...
Like in any personal injury lawsuit, when it comes to a wrongful death case, the burden is on the plaintiff to prove that the defendant caused the deceased's fatal injuries. Understanding burden of proof One thing to know about the burden of proof in wrongful death is...