Albuquerque Personal Injury Attorney in NM
People make mistakes and accidents happen. You or a loved one could be injured anywhere, at any time. Knowing this does not mean that you are prepared mentally or financially to handle the challenge. Working with an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer makes the process much easier and helps you get the most financial benefit from a claim. With our help, you can get through a very tough situation and get on with your life.
If you are hurt in an auto accident or by a dangerous condition on another’s property, we will provide legal advice about your options free of charge. We genuinely want you to understand your rights, the process and the impact that certain decisions could have on your claim.
Call 505-242-1920 to schedule your free initial consultation.
Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer: When You’re Frustrated, We’ve Got Your Back
Insurance companies are in the business of making money, not paying it out. An adjuster’s job is essentially to find a way to underpay or deny your claim. To make personal injury matters even more complicated, insurers have their own way of doing things that is not very clear to outsiders.
Attorney Aaron Garrett began his career at a major insurance defense firm in New Mexico. He got an inside look at the way in which insurance companies approach a case. He knows the factors they consider and how they interpret that evidence. When building your case, he can anticipate their moves before they make them.
At Garrett Law, our attorneys have years of experience in personal injury laws, and we have served Albuquerque clients proudly. We help you along each step of the way and are willing to fight for your case. We will also handle all communications and document exchanges with them, eliminating stress and headaches for you. Our firm has secured numerous successful settlements, including $2.5 million for a rollover car accident and $995,000 for a medical malpractice case.
After an injury, you may have questions about what to do next. Our personal injury lawyers at Garrett Law are here to answer your questions and guide you through the claims process.
Personal Injury Cases Handled at Our Firm
Garrett Law has experience in many types of personal injury cases, including:
Car Accidents
Car accidents frequently cause personal injury. In 2023, Bernalillo County saw 15,554 car crashes, the highest number in the state, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) report. Albuquerque had 13,547 vehicle crashes. The county had a crash rate of 281.2 per 100 million vehicle miles travelled. This was a higher rate than any of the other counties with the highest number of crashes.
In New Mexico, when you are hurt because of another driver’s negligence, you can file a claim with their car insurance. A driver might be at fault for the accident because they were distracted, they ignored a law of the road, or were even impaired by drugs or alcohol.
NMDOT also reported 676 alcohol-related crashes in Bernalillo County. These crashes made up nearly 30% of all alcohol crashes in the state. Five hundred eighty-two alcohol-related crashes occurred in Albuquerque. Alcohol crashes are more likely to cause serious injuries.
The support of an Albuquerque personal injury attorney helps you recover the financial compensation you deserve after an accident.
Truck Accidents
Crashes involving commercial trucks can be especially serious, often leading to life-altering injuries or death. These claims are more complicated than most motor vehicle accidents. This is for several reasons, like:
- The higher damages in the accident require a significant payout of compensation.
- Claims are often filed with a commercial trucking company’s insurance, which has more resources than other car insurance policies.
- Many parties can be fully or partially liable for the accident, both on the road and in the trucking company.
- Truck companies and drivers have to comply with federal regulations, and there are a lot of regulations to sort through to determine whether a violation caused the accident.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists in car crashes are much more likely to be seriously injured or killed because of their limited protection. There were 14 motorcyclist fatalities in Bernalillo County in 2023, according to NMDOT. Motorcyclists also face unfair accusations of fault and assumed risk. Working with an attorney is essential to fight against these claims made by insurers.
Bicycle Accidents
NMDOT reported that less than 1% of vehicle collisions in the state involved bicyclists in 2023. While uncommon, car collisions with bicyclists are also especially likely to cause serious injury, so it is important to protect your legal rights and get the benefits you need to cover medical costs, lost income, and other long-term damages.
Medical Malpractice
It can be incredibly isolating and terrifying to be a victim of malpractice by a provider that you trusted with your well-being. When a provider harms you because they acted negligently, you could file a medical malpractice claim. In New Mexico, medical malpractice claims are actions against medical providers for a deviation from accepted healthcare treatment to a patient without cause.
There were 201 reports of medical malpractice payments in New Mexico in 2024. These payments totaled nearly $80.5 million. Medical malpractice claims are incredibly complicated, and it is essential that you work with an attorney who understands how to navigate a claim against a medical provider or facility.
Slip and Fall
Falls have the potential to cause serious injuries like broken bones and spinal cord damage. This is especially true when they are from one floor to another. Dangers like loose cords, unsecured carpet, and a lack of a railing can cause falls.
When property owners are negligent in the maintenance of their property, and you are harmed because of a hazard they didn’t fix, you might be able to file a claim against them. You could file against a public, private, or even governmental property owner.
Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries are especially common in high-exertion jobs or workplaces with numerous hazards. This includes forestry and logging work, construction, oilfields, warehousing, and other industrial workplaces. There were eleven severe injury reports made from workplaces in New Mexico in 2024, all of which resulted in hospitalization. Three of these injuries occurred in Albuquerque workplaces, and two of those were at the Cibola National Park.
Most people injured in the workplace have the ability to recover financially through workers’ compensation. Some employees may also be able to recover damages through a personal injury claim. This only applies to some circumstances, and it is important that you work with an attorney who has experience in both workers’ compensation and personal workplace injury claims.
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FAQs
What kinds of damages can you recover in a New Mexico personal injury Claim?
A: In New Mexico, you can recover economic and noneconomic damages in a personal injury Claim. Economic damages include compensation for your medial expenses, lost wages and any other specific financial losses caused by the accident. Noneconomic damages include pain and suffering and mental anguish.
Pain and suffering accounts for the excruciating pain and emotional anguish you suffer after an accident. When considering the value for pain and suffering, the court will consider how much the injury impacts your life, work, relationship and daily routine.
Who pays medical expenses after a personal injury in New Mexico?
A: In New Mexico, as an at-fault state, the party that caused the accident must pay for the victim’s medical bills and losses. This means that the other party’s insurance company will pay for your treatment. This may be car insurance, homeowners’ insurance, or another insurer. However, it is up to the injured party to file a claim and prove that the other party is at fault.
How can a lawyer help after a personal injury?
A: When you work with a lawyer after a personal injury, you are more likely to have a successful claim and recover maximum compensation. After suffering an injury in an accident, you should be able to focus your energy on healing. When you work with us, we will take on the burden of negotiating and communicating with insurance companies and the other party. At Garrett Law, we have a strong record of getting the results our clients need.
Q: What Are the Odds of Winning a Personal Injury Claim?
A: The odds of winning a personal injury claim rely on many factors. If you can prove the other party breached a duty of care they owed you, and this led to your injury, you are more likely to have a successful claim. You are also more likely to succeed when you hire a personal injury lawyer, and a lawyer can also assess your unique injury circumstances. This can determine whether you have the grounds for a claim.
Q: How Much Do Most Personal Injury Lawyers Charge?
A: Each personal injury lawyer charges their own unique fees, but most charge a contingency fee, or a percentage of the final settlement. This is how Garrett Law charges personal injury cases. A contingency fee varies depending on the experience of your attorney, the location of the firm, and how complex your case is. If a personal injury case goes to trial instead of being settled in negotiations, the contingency fee often increases.
Questions? Our Experienced Advice Is Free.
When you suffer personal injuries, you have suffered enough. We don’t add to it by charging fees just for you to learn about your options. When you do become our client, we work on a contingency basis. You pay us nothing unless and until we win your case.
When your injuries make it difficult to come to us, our lawyer will meet with you at home or in the hospital. It’s important to act quickly after an injury to avoid complications. The sooner you reach out to our team, the earlier we can assess your case and begin investigating to create a strong claim. Schedule your free initial consultation by calling us at 505-242-1920 or sending us an email.
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