Skilled Sunland Park Lawyers Assisting Accident Victims

A personal injury claim is essentially an allegation that someone else’s negligence caused clearly identifiable harm to the victim. Negligence does not always mean an intentional act. It can simply be recklessness or carelessness–or even a failure to act–that was the proximate cause of the victim’s injuries.

Our Sunland Park, New Mexico, personal injury lawyers are experienced in handling many different types of claims:

• Auto accidents. This is probably the most common type of personal injury lawsuit. The driver of a car, truck, or motorcycle fails to follow the rules of the road and strikes another driver or even a pedestrian. If the victim can prove the driver was negligent, he or she can recover damages to pay for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. New Mexico also applies a “pure comparative fault” rule with respect to car accident liability, meaning a victim can still recover some damages even if a court finds they were partially at fault.
• Workplace injuries. Every year thousands of New Mexico workers are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation absolves employers of civil liability in exchange for paying medical and wage benefits to their injured employees. But if the injuries were the result of a third party’s negligence, the employee may also be able to file a separate personal injury lawsuit.
• Dangerous property conditions. Premises liability is a type of personal injury claim that addresses dangerous or hazardous conditions on a property that is open to the public. Perhaps the best-known kind of premises liability claim is a slip-and-fall at a supermarket. But premises liability may include anything from negligent security to a child who drowns in an unattended swimming pool.
• Product liability. Similar to premises liability, product liability refers to a manufacturer’s failure to market products that are in a reasonably safe condition. Many auto accidents are not the result of driver negligence, but a defect in the vehicle itself, such as a faulty tire or improperly functioning brakes. If you can prove that a defective product caused your injuries, you can sue the manufacturer for damages.

Do Not Delay If You Have a New Mexico Personal Injury Claim

Many people are reluctant to bring a personal injury lawsuit or even consult with an attorney. Nobody likes going to court. But the reality is that a serious injury can cost you thousands of dollars in medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You have the right to seek compensation from the responsible parties.

And in many cases, a negligent party–or more often than not, their insurance company–will be eager to discuss an out-of-court settlement if they know you are represented by a qualified Sunland Park, New Mexico, personal injury lawyer. Many victims fall into the trap of thinking they can handle a claim themselves. Do not put yourself in that position. Call the Lovett Law Firm today at 575-523-5555 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.