Personal Injury Law Firm in New Mexico

Car Accidents

Car accidents happen fast. People get hurt or worse. You stop, check the damage. You exchange info. But dealing with medical bills or insurance can feel impossible.

In New Mexico, most car-accident injury claims must be filed within three years of the crash. If the at-fault driver works for the government, you must notify the agency within 90 days and sue within two years. If your car is damaged, you have four years to claim that portion, but only three years for the personal injuries. If a child is hurt, the clock starts when they turn 18, and they get only one year after that to sue.

A crash can leave you with medical bills, lost wages, pain, and emotional trauma. You compare fault. New Mexico’s pure comparative-negligence law applies, if you’re 30 percent at fault, you lose 30 percent of your recovery. That matters. Insurance companies will try to pin part of the blame on you.

You need evidence. Photos, medical records, police reports, witness statements. We help collect that. We figure out liability, was someone texting, speeding, or failing to yield? We build your claim. We push settlement or file suit when needed.

Act fast. The clock is ticking. If you wait, your right to recover could vanish.

Truck Accidents

Accidents involving trucks are more dangerous than car crashes. The weight, the size, and the cargo all add to the damage. If you're hit by a semi, box truck, or commercial vehicle in New Mexico, your injuries may be severe, and the case more complex.

Trucking companies are usually involved. That means more insurance, more lawyers, and more pressure to settle fast. Don’t. Not before you know what your claim is worth. You may be dealing with broken bones, lost income, long-term pain, or even permanent disability.

New Mexico gives you three years to file a personal injury claim from a truck crash. That’s the same as for other auto accidents. But the difference is in the investigation. We look at driving logs, black box data, maintenance records, driver training, and federal rule violations. If the driver was over hours, undertrained, or driving an unsafe rig, we build the case from there.

Comparative fault applies in New Mexico. If they say you stopped short or changed lanes without signaling, that could reduce your recovery. But it doesn’t erase it. Even if you’re partly at fault, you can still recover the rest.

If the trucking company is based out of state, we deal with their lawyers directly. If the crash involved hazardous materials, we track down all responsible parties. We don’t back off just because they’re bigger.

We keep your claim moving. We press for full value. And we’re ready for court if they won’t pay what’s fair.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists don’t have the protection that drivers do. When a bike gets hit, the rider takes the full force. Injuries are often serious, head trauma, broken bones, internal injuries. Even if you wear a helmet and ride safely, you’re still at risk.

New Mexico law gives you three years from the crash date to file a personal injury claim. If someone dies in the accident, the family has three years from the date of death to file a wrongful death case. If a government vehicle was involved, the deadline is much shorter, just 90 days to give notice.

New Mexico is a “comparative fault” state. That means even if the other side says you were speeding or lane splitting, you can still collect damages. Your compensation is just reduced by your share of fault. So if you're 20% at fault, you get 80% of the total value.

We look at road conditions, weather, vehicle damage, and witness statements. Was the driver distracted? Did they fail to yield? Were you visible? We work with accident reconstruction experts when needed, and we pull police body cam or dash cam footage if it's available.

Insurance companies often try to blame the biker. They assume you're reckless. We push back on that. We bring your gear, your record, and your side of the story into the light.

These are serious cases. You only get one shot. We make it count.

DUI Accidents

When someone gets behind the wheel drunk or high, they’re not just breaking the law, they’re putting lives at risk. If you’re hit by a drunk driver in New Mexico, the law is on your side.

DUI-related crashes are handled like other personal injury claims but with one key difference: punitive damages. That means you may be entitled to more than just medical bills and lost wages. The court can award extra money to punish the driver and deter others.

You have three years from the crash to file your claim. But you should act sooner. Evidence like the police report, BAC test, and any criminal charges will help your case. If the driver is convicted, that supports your civil claim. If they plead down, we still pursue the facts. We subpoena records, court filings, and testimony.

New Mexico follows “pure comparative fault.” Even if you were doing something questionable, like speeding slightly, it doesn’t erase your claim. It just reduces the payout in proportion.

We also look beyond the driver. Was a bar or restaurant overserving? New Mexico’s “dram shop” law allows claims against alcohol vendors who served someone who was clearly intoxicated and caused the crash.

DUI cases are serious. Injuries are usually worse. Lives are often changed forever. We don’t settle cheap. And we don’t wait around while the criminal case drags out. We move your civil claim forward from day one.

Slip & Fall

Slip and fall injuries are more common than people think. You walk into a store, restaurant, or office, and the floor is wet, the lighting is bad, or something’s in the way. You fall. You’re hurt. Now what?

In New Mexico, the property owner can be held liable if they knew or should have known about the danger and failed to fix it. This is called premises liability. That means we have to prove they were careless, not just that you got hurt.

We look at video footage, incident reports, maintenance logs, and witness statements. Was the floor mopped with no sign posted? Was a handrail missing? Was lighting too poor to see a change in the floor? These details matter.

New Mexico gives you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. If the property is owned by the government, the deadline is much shorter, just 90 days to notify them and two years to sue.

Comparative fault applies here too. If you were texting, wearing unsafe shoes, or not watching where you were going, they’ll try to use that against you. But even if you were partly at fault, you can still recover part of your damages.

Injuries from these falls can be serious, broken hips, concussions, torn ligaments. We don’t let people write them off. If a property owner failed to make their space safe, we hold them accountable.

Dog Bites

Dog bites can cause serious injuries, especially to children. In New Mexico, a dog owner can be held liable if they knew or should have known the dog was dangerous, or if they were careless in controlling the animal.

Unlike some states, New Mexico does not have a strict “one bite” rule. Instead, the law looks at whether the owner acted reasonably. Did they let the dog run loose? Did they ignore leash laws? Had the dog shown aggression before? If the answer to any of those is yes, they may be responsible.

You have three years to file a claim. But the sooner we start, the better. We gather medical records, witness statements, photos of injuries, and any history the dog may have with animal control.

If the attack happened on someone’s property, homeowners or renters insurance might cover the damages. That can include medical bills, plastic surgery, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In some cases, emotional trauma or PTSD may also be part of the claim.

If the bite was unprovoked and the owner failed to act responsibly, we press hard. If someone accuses you of provoking the dog or trespassing, we respond with facts.

Dog owners have a duty to keep others safe. If they fail, and you get hurt, you deserve real compensation, not excuses.