What Steps Do I Take To File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In New Mexico?

To file a Wrongful Death Action, you should contact an attorney with experience in these kinds of cases.  A Personal Representative will need to be appointed and has obligations to all of the statutory beneficiaries.  

Lawyers with experience in these cases will help you navigate all of the legal landmines.  It is important to preserve all of the evidence regarding the cause of this Wrongful Death.  It is also important to preserve information regarding the loved one's life so that a jury can fully understand what has been lost. 

Wrongful death cases can be complex. There is a three year statute of limitations to file them in most cases unless a governmental entity caused the wrongful death. In those cases, the time frames are shorter.  There are also required elements to prove the case. It is imperative to consult with a qualified attorney to wade through the various steps. These include having a personal representative appointed by the Court, and then filing the complaint, if negligence can be proven under the case law