Bernalillo County Fatal Car Accident Claim Attorney
Nothing is harder than unexpectedly losing a loved one; the pain of it is only made worse by the recognition that it was the result of someone else's negligence. You do not have to go through this difficult time on your own. I am personal injury attorney Brady Pofahl. From my law offices in Albuquerque, I protect the rights of families in Bernalillo County and across New Mexico.
Litigating a wrongful death lawsuit is emotionally challenging, even exhausting. As your Albuquerque wrongful death lawyer, I do everything in my power to protect your interests while also shielding you from the burden of having to take your case to court, if that is possible.
As a former insurance defense lawyer, I have seen firsthand the tactics used by insurance companies to minimize the financial recovery families receive from wrongful death claims, hurting families in the process. Now I am dedicated to protecting families from unnecessary hardship while I strive to achieve the financial recovery they need.
Get a Former Insurance Attorney on Your Side,
Contact the Pofahl Law Firm
I will conduct a thorough investigation into your loved one's death in order to prove fault, if that is in question. I will explore all possible settlement options. There may be more than one responsible party — which can occur in fatal multi-car accidents, truck accidents or from a defective product — and more than one insurance company.
Financial Recovery in Wrongful Death Cases
Claims can be made for the following:
- Victim's losses: You can obtain compensation for your loved one's initial injury, medical bills, and any conscious pain and suffering.
- Survivor's losses: The court will consider the many ways in which your loved one's death has affected your family, including funeral expenses, loss of support and loss of companionship.
New Mexico's wrongful death statute guides the distribution of lawsuit proceeds to heirs in all wrongful death cases. If your family brings a claim under the Wrongful Death Act, any recovery you receive cannot be taken by creditors of the deceased to pay for outstanding debts. Family members, not creditors, receive the wrongful death benefits resulting from lawsuit or settlement.
Contact Me
Contact me, a Bernalillo County fatal car accident claim attorney, to schedule a free initial consultation to learn more about how I can help you and your family with a wrongful death claim. Available during weekly business hours, I also offer evening, weekend, and off-site appointments.
