{"id":1573,"date":"2026-10-29T01:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T01:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-wrongful-death-new-mexico\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T10:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T10:19:02","slug":"spinal-cord-injury-wrongful-death-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-wrongful-death-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinal Cord Injury Wrongful Death Lawyer in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1572\" alt=\"Dented motorcycle roll bar, scuffed helmet, and torn riding jacket in labeled evidence bins on a metal shelf, with a crash diagram on a tablet nearby.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-7.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-7-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-7-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-7-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-7.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Spinal cord injury and wrongful death | New Mexico<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Spinal Cord Injury and Wrongful Death Claims in New Mexico<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">When a spinal cord injury or a death changes your family&#x27;s life, El Gringo Law focuses on the legal side so you can focus on recovery and on each other. Start with a free, confidential consultation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Request a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A spinal cord injury wrongful death lawyer in New Mexico can help a family learn whether a death after a spinal cord injury may support a legal claim. New Mexico law provides that a wrongful death action shall be brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person when another party&#8217;s wrongful act or neglect causes a death, and the proceeds go to the surviving parties entitled to the judgment. This page explains who can bring that claim, what it can cover, how the deadline works, and how El Gringo Law handles these matters. Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Spinal Cord Injury Wrongful Death Claim Is and Who Can Bring One<\/h2>\n<p>A spinal cord injury wrongful death claim seeks damages after a spinal cord injury, caused by another party&#8217;s wrongful act or neglect, ends in death. New Mexico law says the party who would have been liable without the death can still be sued for damages. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The personal representative is the person appointed to handle the deceased person&#8217;s estate. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spinal cord medical context helps explain these cases. The spinal cord has three layers of protective tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid cushions it against shock. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury overview<\/a> An injury between the C1 and C4 segments can stop breathing, because those nerves control the diaphragm and lung expansion.<\/p>\n<p>A wrongful death claim is separate from any injury claim the person filed before death. Both can grow out of the same crash or incident, so the facts are reviewed together.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your family is facing a loss after a spinal cord injury, we&#x27;re glad to talk through your options whenever you&#x27;re ready. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-works-at-a-desk-in-a-modern-home-off-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair works in a modern home office with exposed brick walls.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Incidents That Can Lead to Spinal Cord Injury Death Claims<\/h2>\n<p>These claims can arise from car crashes, trucking collisions, property hazards, and assaults where security was inadequate. Each event raises the same core questions: who was responsible, and what caused the injury?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car accidents:<\/strong> rear-end, intersection, and highway crashes can cause spinal cord trauma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trucking accidents:<\/strong> crashes with commercial trucks can involve more than one party, such as the carrier, a broker, or the driver&#8217;s employer. <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/112\/html\/0112-01.html\">DeMatteo v. Simon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Premises liability:<\/strong> falls and other hazards on property where an owner or manager failed to fix a known or discoverable danger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negligent security:<\/strong> assaults on property where inadequate security contributed to the injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other catastrophic injuries:<\/strong> burn injuries and amputations are also handled. Each matter is reviewed on its own facts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every claim must link the wrongful act to the injury. Under New Mexico law, a proximate cause produces the injury in a natural and continuous sequence, and the injury would not have happened without it. It need not be the only cause.<\/p>\n<p>For broader background, see the firm&#8217;s spinal cord injury claims overview.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Wrongful Death Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A New Mexico wrongful death claim can seek compensatory and exemplary damages that a jury finds fair and just. The jury weighs the financial loss to the surviving family member entitled to the judgment. It also weighs the circumstances that make the wrongful act more or less serious. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Families often track medical bills from the spinal cord injury, the cost of home care and equipment before death, and funeral expenses. Which of these apply depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment is not liable for the deceased person&#8217;s debts. The statute sets an order for distribution: if there is a surviving spouse and no child, the proceeds go to the spouse; if there is a surviving spouse and a child or grandchild, one-half goes to the spouse and the remaining one-half to the children and grandchildren; if there is no spouse but a child or grandchild, to them; if the deceased is a minor, childless and unmarried, to the father and mother, or to the survivor if either is dead; if there is no father, mother, husband, wife, child or grandchild, then to a surviving brother or sister if there are any; and if there is no kindred in those categories, the proceeds are disposed of in the manner authorized by law for the disposition of the personal property of deceased persons. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Loss of consortium is a separate claim for damage to a close relationship. It belongs to the family member, not the estate. <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/pdf\/2017\/06\/19\/thompson_v._city_of_albuquerque_1.pdf\">Thompson v. City of Albuquerque<\/a> The family member must show a mutually dependent relationship with the person who died. Juries consider factors such as how long the relationship lasted and whether they shared a household. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-1810A<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A spinal cord injury wrongful death case moves through six steps, starting with a first conversation about the facts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First conversation:<\/strong> the family shares the facts, records, and questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records:<\/strong> medical records, the death certificate, crash or incident reports, and information about the family&#8217;s support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation:<\/strong> scene documentation, vehicle or property data, and witness statements. These details can fade quickly, so the early steps matter most.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible parties and insurance:<\/strong> identifying who may be liable and what coverage may apply. Insurers may question whether an earlier health condition contributed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation:<\/strong> talks with insurers or defendants. If a fair resolution is not reached, the claim moves toward a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> settlement or trial. Timing varies from case to case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Deadlines and Why Timing Matters<\/h2>\n<p>A New Mexico wrongful death lawsuit must be brought within three years after the claim accrues, and it accrues on the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA<\/a> 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2 &#8212; three years from the date of death). <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A late filing can bar the claim. Waiting also makes it harder to reconstruct what happened at the scene. Vehicle data, surveillance video, and witness memories can be lost or overwritten, so early review helps keep the record complete.<\/p>\n<p>Families often ask which deadline applies. The firm can explain how the timeline fits your family&#8217;s situation during the first conversation.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Families Work With El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents families in spinal cord injury and wrongful death matters in the communities listed below. Josh Wood is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona and is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s practice areas include car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Our team serves families in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Taos, and Farmington.<\/p>\n<p>Our first consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation (consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-accessible-van-with-a-hydraulic-wheelchair-lift-park-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black accessible van with a hydraulic wheelchair lift parked on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>These are common questions families ask about spinal cord injury wrongful death claims.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the claim be filed if the injury happened long before the death?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">Section 41-2-2 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a>, the cause of action accrues as of the date of death. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-2<\/a><\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who files the claim, and who receives the money?<\/summary><p>The personal representative files the claim. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-3<\/a><\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need the police report before I call?<\/summary><p>No. Share what you have, and the firm can help gather the rest during the review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will the firm need the full medical records?<\/summary><p>Usually yes. Records from more than one facility are common, and they are gathered as part of the review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring to the first conversation?<\/summary><p>Bring the death certificate, any medical records, and any crash or incident reports you have.<\/p>\n<p>Losing someone after a spinal cord injury is hard, and the legal questions can add weight. Families can reach El Gringo Law through our contact form, by phone, or by starting a chat. We&#8217;ll walk through your family&#8217;s options with you.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How El Gringo Law approaches these cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful review of the facts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the crash or incident, the medical records, and the reports that document what happened, so the claim is built on a clear record.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advocacy with insurers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle communication with insurance companies and other parties so you are not left negotiating while you are grieving or recovering.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attention to long-term needs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinal cord injuries and fatal injuries can affect care, work, and daily life for years. We take time to understand what your family is facing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-language answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each step in clear terms and keep you informed as your case moves forward.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak with us before giving a statement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance representatives may contact you early and ask for a recorded statement. You can talk with our team before you respond to them.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk with our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk with our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Injuries and losses we handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinal cord injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paralysis, incomplete or complete spinal injuries, and the long-term medical and daily-living needs that follow.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrongful death<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims arising from a loss of life caused by someone else&#x27;s negligence, including car, trucking, and premises-related incidents.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car and trucking accidents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collisions involving passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, where serious injury or death can result.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catastrophic injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious injuries that require lasting medical care, rehabilitation, or changes to work and home life, including amputations and burn injuries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Josh Wood and the El Gringo Law team about your family&#x27;s situation. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Call or send us a message today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call or send us a message today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/\">Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in New Mexico | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-stimulator-cost-new-mexico-injury-claim\/\">Can a Spinal Cord Stimulator Be Included in a New Mexico Injury Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-stenosis-pre-existing-car-accident-claim-new-mexico\/\">Pre-Existing Spinal Stenosis and a New Mexico Car Accident Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/structured-settlement-spinal-cord-injury-new-mexico\/\">Structured Settlements for Spinal Cord Injury in New Mexico | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/tort-claims-act-notice-spinal-cord-injury-new-mexico\/\">Does the New Mexico Tort Claims Act Apply to a Spinal Cord Injury Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/treatment-gaps-spinal-cord-injury-claim-new-mexico\/\">Gaps in Treatment and a Spinal Cord Injury Claim in New Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spinal cord injury wrongful death claims in New Mexico: who can file, what it can cover, the three-year deadline, and how to reach El Gringo Law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":127,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"","chg_sendback":"","chg_canonical":"","chg_lang":"","chg_hreflang":"[{\"hreflang\": \"en\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-wrongful-death-new-mexico\/\"}, {\"hreflang\": \"es\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/es\/abogado-lesion-medular-nuevo-mexico\/muerte-injusta-lesion-medula-espinal-nuevo-mexico\/\"}, {\"hreflang\": \"x-default\", \"href\": \"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-wrongful-death-new-mexico\/\"}]","chg_jsonld":"[{\"@id\": \"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/practice-areas\/spinal-cord-injury-wrongful-death-new-mexico\/#service\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/practice-areas\/spinal-cord-injury-wrongful-death-new-mexico\/\", \"name\": \"Spinal Cord Injury Wrongful Death Claims in New Mexico\", \"@type\": [\"Service\", \"FAQPage\"], \"about\": [{\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Negligence\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Negligence\"}, {\"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Comparative negligence\", \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Comparative_negligence\"}], \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"audience\": {\"@type\": \"Audience\", \"audienceType\": \"Surviving spouses, children, parents, and other family members of a person who died after a spinal cord injury; 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