Personal Injury
Personal Injury Attorney in Albuquerque, NM
Were you involved in an accident and got injured as a result of someone’s actions whether deliberate or careless? We are Albuquerque personal injury lawyers and we can assist you in filing a lawsuit. If you or your loved one has been a victim of a personal injury in Albuquerque or any other part of New Mexico, then you have right to get compensation for your sufferings.
Our personal injury law firm is devoted to helping injury victims get justice and seeking legal representation to help you recover the damages you are entitled to.
What Is A Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury is a legal term that is used to describe a wide array of injuries that can impact the body, emotions, and mind of an injured victim. A personal injury case can help protect victims who have suffered damages from an injury.
Based on the unique nature of the injury suffered, different damages are available to help compensate a victim for the physical and emotional harm suffered in an accident. Every personal injury case includes liability and damages. If the defendant in a personal injury case is found to be at fault for liability and damages, the justice system can award compensation to a plaintiff for the losses suffered.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
- Bicycle Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Brain Injury
- Car / Auto Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Highway Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Truck / 18 Wheeler Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Why You Need A Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident or sustained major property damage, it is important to engage legal services shortly thereafter.
Insurance companies have experts and legal resources that are out to protect their interests. An Albuquerque personal injury lawyer will handle all discussions with an insurance company and carriers and represent you in negotiations.
This will ensure that your medical bills and property damage claim to your vehicle are paid promptly. Frequently, insurers will attempt to mitigate payments by offering low settlement offers that do not accurately take into account the full amount of damages that have occurred.
With the assistance of experienced personal injury attorneys, injury victims can feel confident that their legal representation is fighting for maximum compensation to help restore their well-being.
An experienced lawyer will be knowledgeable of the personal injury laws in New Mexico, qualifying them to find essential medical experts. Experts who can not only provide you with the best possible treatment for your injuries but if necessary can later testify on your behalf during trial regarding the extent of your injuries and their effect on your future.
The team of investigative staff that comes with hiring an attorney will also prove beneficial to your personal injury claim, especially during settlement negotiations or trial. Your lawyer will use the information they discover from recreating the auto accident, or scene of the injury, to examining the facts surrounding your case to prove liability and pursue the maximum amount of compensation that you deserve.
How Long Do I Have To File A Personal Injury Claim In New Mexico?
There is generally a time limit for how long you have to file a claim known as the statute of limitations. In personal injury cases in New Mexico, under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8, you must file a claim within three years from the accident date to recover compensation.
Trust Ahmad Assed & Associates to Help You Navigate Your Personal Injury Case
Our Albuquerque injury attorneys have decades of combined experience fighting for victims of personal injury. Our law firm has served the city of Albuquerque and all of New Mexico, and we strive to recoup maximum compensation for all of our clients.
A serious injury to a person can have short-term and long-term repercussions that involve, loss of income, loss of consortium, and loss of quality of life. To discuss the unique circumstances of your personal injury case, please contact us today!