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Northern New Mexico, NM · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Northern New Mexico

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202618 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Northern New Mexico wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Northern New Mexico. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Grano Law Offices, P.C.

    4.9200 Google reviews· Las Vegas

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    93.2/100
    Call (505) 426-8711Google Maps
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    Law Giant Injury Lawyers

    5.0429 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    3.5
    Score
    91.8/100
    Call (505) 337-4259Google Maps
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    Parnall Law Firm, LLC - Hurt? Call Bert

    4.9212 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.5
    Score
    89.5/100
    Call (505) 437-3777Google Maps
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    Zinda Law Group

    4.9103 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    83.6/100
    Call (505) 539-1830Google Maps
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    Hudson Injury Law

    5.073 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.5
    Score
    80.2/100
    Call (505) 416-4150Google Maps
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    Prince & Schmidt

    5.048 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    7.0
    Score
    78.0/100
    Call (505) 982-5380Google Maps
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    Sandoval Firm

    4.875 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    6.0
    Score
    77.3/100
    Call (505) 795-7790Google Maps
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    Slate Stern Law

    4.994 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    72.2/100
    Call (505) 814-1517Google Maps
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    Reddick Law, PLLC

    4.827 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.5
    Score
    68.4/100
    Call (505) 295-7415Google Maps
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    Szantho Law Firm

    4.452 Google reviews· Santa Fe

    Google Maps position: #13 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.5
    Score
    56.6/100
    Call (505) 820-3366Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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New Mexico

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

3 years

For most injury claims (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8).

Fault rule

Pure comparative fault

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Scott v. Rizzo (1981))

Car insurance

At-fault (tort) state

The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New Mexico?

In most cases, 3 years from the date of the injury (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in New Mexico?

You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Scott v. Rizzo (1981))

Is New Mexico a no-fault car insurance state?

New Mexico is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.

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