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Wrongful Death
Our experienced legal team will fight to make sure you get the compensation and justice that you deserve. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
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New Mexico Wrongful Death Attorney
Protecting Your Rights after the Accidental or Wrongful Death of a Loved One
When a family member dies because of the careless or negligent acts of another person, there’s really no way to ever be made whole again. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t experience loss every day, and that you should hold the wrongdoers accountable for their actions. In a wrongful death claim, though, it’s essential to have an experienced and proven lawyer, someone who knows how to get full and fair compensation after a fatal accident.
At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we have more than 20 years of experience with personal injury claims. Attorney Buchanan is a highly experienced trial lawyer who has served as lead counsel on multi-million dollar personal injury disputes, including wrongful death claims. She’s earned praise from clients, judges and colleagues in the legal profession for her cool and calm demeanor in any situation.
A personal injury survivor herself, Deena Buchanan knows how any accident can change your life. She’s also worked as defense counsel in personal injury disputes, so she knows the strategies and tactics insurance companies use when responding to a personal injury claim.
We have physical offices in Albuquerque, but can meet with you in person anywhere throughout the state. Deena Buchanan has handled legal controversies in more than 20 states, but has dedicated her personal injury practice to claims arising in New Mexico. She knows the laws and procedures in New Mexico, as well as the court systems and how the different judges view personal injury claims.
At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we’ll listen carefully to learn exactly what happened, so that we can tailor our counsel to get the results you want. We offer a free initial consultation to individuals with potential personal injury claims. For a private meeting, call our offices at 505-596-4987 or contact us online.
Our Wrongful Death Practice
We’ll conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances of your loved one’s accidental death, traveling to the scene, if necessary. We’ll work with expert witnesses, such as accident reconstruction specialists, engineers, medical professionals and financial projections specialists, to prepare and present the strongest arguments for your full financial recovery.
We handle wrongful death claims arising out of any type of accident, including motor vehicle accidents, dangerous and defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and abuse, slips and falls, trucking accidents, oil field accidents, construction site accidents and explosions. We will help you pursue damages for all your losses, such as:
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship, guidance, care and instruction
- Loss of domestic services, such as housekeeping, childcare and home maintenance
- Any unpaid medical expenses incurred by your loved one before death
- The reasonable costs of funeral and burial services
Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyers in New Mexico
Take advantage of our experience handling wrongful death claims. To set up a meeting with Buchanan Law Firm, LLC, send us an e-mail or call our office at 505-596-4987. We are available evenings or weekends. We take all major credit cards.
We represent surviving family members in wrongful death claims on a contingent fee basis. We won’t charge attorney fees unless we secure damages for your losses.
My Promise to You
We Prepare Each Case for Trial
We prep every case as if it will be going to trial. There is no better way to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve than to be ready to fight for you and exhaust all legal remedies. Some firms shy away from trial, we embrace it.
This is a Team Effort
We recognize that every legal matter is different. We’ll listen carefully to learn the details of your situation, as well as your goals. We’ll keep you involved and informed at all times, making certain you know where you stand, what your options are, and your likelihood of success.
We Will Be Straight With You
Whether it is about the value of your case, or how good or bad the evidence is, we will tell it to you straight. We want to help you make the best decisions about your case by giving you the information you need.
Notable Case Results
We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.
$11.6 Million
Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence resulted in catastrophic injury. This was a case involving a patient who entered the hospital for routine observation but left the hospital with catastrophic and permanent injuries due to neglect and improper treatment. This case involved extensive expert testimony on all aspects of the client’s care, both by hospital administration, hospital employees, and contractors who were involved in her treatment.
$8 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck negligence caused wrongful death. This case involved a semi-truck driver who was intoxicated on illegal substances and killed our client. The key to this case was both aggressive discovery work, and understanding the trucking laws that regulate truck drivers and motor carriers, so we could prove how reckless it was to put the driver on the road that day.
$3.5 Million
Semi Truck Catastrophic Injury
Semi-truck negligence caused catastrophic injury. This case involved a semi-truck driver who lost control of his vehicle in a high-traffic area, causing devastating injuries to our client. We were able to reconstruct every step of the events leading up to the crash that day to piece together why this happened, using sophisticated experts in reconstruction engineering.
$3.0 Million
Semi Truck & Corporate Negligence
Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused wrongful death. Our client died as a result of the defendant’s negligence in parking a commercial vehicle. The key to this case was understanding trucking regulations and local ordinances at play to show how the situation should have been handled safely.
$1 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck causing wrongful death. This sad case involved the tragic death of our clients when a semi-driver was high on illegal substances. The key to this case was working closely with law enforcement and our reconstruction expert to identify all of the assets we could recover for these clients so that they could be as fully compensated as possible.
Let's Get Started
We're ready to fight for you. We're ready to be your ally and we are ready to begin right now. Don't waste another day, contact our law office today.
We understand that serious injuries do not happen only during normal business hours which is why we are always available to help if you have been injured. Our team is available around the clock to take your call and provide the support that you need.