Albuquerque Personal Injury Attorney

If you were injured because someone else was careless or reckless, you may have a valid claim. These cases are designed to help injured people secure money for their losses so they can start putting their lives back together.

Examples of situations that can give rise to a claim include:

• You were injured in an auto accident caused by a distracted or speeding driver
• You slipped and fell at a business because of unsafe conditions that weren’t fixed or clearly marked
• Your child was bitten by a dog at a friend’s house
• A loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident, giving rise to a wrongful death claim

If you’ve been harmed by another party’s negligence in New Mexico, we can help you pursue justice, accountability, and financial recovery.

Every case is different. Several factors play a big role in determining how much your case may be worth, including:

• The type and severity of your injuries
• The cost of emergency care, ongoing treatment, and rehabilitation
• How long your recovery takes and whether you’ll have permanent limitations
• Wages you’ve already lost while you’re unable to work
• Whether your damages affect your future earning potential
• The physical and mental pain you’ve experienced
• The strength of the evidence
• The amount of insurance coverage available
• Whether you share any fault for the accident

After carefully reviewing these details, your attorney can give you a better sense of your claim’s potential value. The goal is to pursue compensation that accounts for both your measurable financial losses and the very real personal impact the accident has had on your life.

If you were injured in an accident you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. 

Economic damages are the financial losses tied to your accident, such as:

• Medical bills and hospital expenses
• Future medical treatment, surgeries, or long-term care
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Lost wages and employment benefits
• Reduced earning capacity if you can’t work the same as before
• Property damage 
• Out-of-pocket costs 

Non-economic damages compensate for the intangible, but very real, effects of a traumatic event, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement

Together, these forms of compensation are intended to help make you as whole as possible after a serious accident in New Mexico.

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. That means you won’t owe any money upfront, and you only pay if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. Our fee is typically a percentage of the settlement or jury award, and if we don’t win your case, you won’t owe us attorney’s fees.

Your initial consultation is also completely free. This gives you a chance to understand your rights, explore your legal options, and make informed decisions without added financial pressure. Our goal is to make experienced legal representation accessible to injured people, regardless of their circumstances.

The statute of limitations for most New Mexico personal injury lawsuits is three years from the date of the accident. If you miss this deadline, you could lose your right to pursue compensation in court.

There are some exceptions. For example, claims against government entities often have shorter timelines, including strict notice requirements. 

Because these deadlines can be complicated and very fact-specific, it’s wise to speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner you contact Jones Law Firm, the sooner we can evaluate your case, preserve evidence, and make sure you don’t miss a critical filing requirement.