Albuquerque Car Accident Lawyer

There are over 6 million car accidents yearly in the U.S. If you or a loved one has experienced a car crash, contact the Shapiro Law Team as soon as possible.

Our passion is helping you and your family get the compensation and justice you deserve after a car accident. We know that money will not fix everything, but fair financial compensation can help mitigate the effects of a traumatic car crash.

Call our Albuquerque lawyers today to get the help you need. We offer free case reviews and operate on a contingency fee basis.

Why Do Clients Choose Our Albuquerque Car Accident Lawyer?

Full-Service Personal Injury Law Firm

We offer comprehensive legal care, and our attorneys handle your case on a personal level from start to finish. If it comes down to it, we are ready to go to trial for you.

Years of Experience & 500+ Cases Won

The Shapiro Law Team is one of the most trusted firms in New Mexico and Arizona. We’ve been getting the best results for our clients since 2017—including a $2.75 million award for a truck collision.

You Don’t Pay a Cent Unless We Win

We will never ask you to pay any legal fees unless we are successful in getting you the compensation you deserve because our Albuquerque team works on a contingency fee basis. We even off free case evaluations to get you started.

When Should You Contact a Car Accident Lawyer?

If you’ve been in a serious car accident, it is important to know your rights. Auto insurance companies will try to get you to accept their initial offer, but their first offer is almost never what the claim value is worth. Usually, car accident victims do not know this, and they may accept a lowball settlement. That’s why you should always contact a car accident lawyer.

An Albuquerque car accident lawyer can help you get the correct financial compensation that you deserve. They are trained to go up against any at-fault party to ensure you get justice. Work with an attorney if you have life-altering injuries from a car crash. The Shapiro Law Team is also well-equipped to handle cases involving catastrophic trauma, wrongful deaths, or expensive losses from an auto accident.

Never settle for less. Work with superior representation to get the maximum amount of compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Albuquerque, NM

The first step in working out a claim is identifying the cause of a car accident. Whether it’s a truck accident, a motorcycle crash, a fender-bender, or any other type of vehicle collision, there is always a cause. Causation is important to identify early on to 1.) ensure you have grounds for a case and 2.) determine who is the guilty party.

The car accident lawyers at Shapiro Law Team have experience with all types of car collision causes, both common and uncommon.

• Driver negligence. Driver error is the cause of most vehicle crashes in New Mexico. Driver error and negligence can include driving when one is drunk, drowsy, drugged, or distracted. Other causes include speeding, reckless driving, tailgating, red-light running, illegal passing, or failing to yield the right-of-way.
• Vehicle owner negligence. This is when a vehicle—such as a car, bus, or motorcycle—does not operate correctly due to maintenance problems, and such problems or malfunctions lead to a crash. This is the vehicle owner’s responsibility, and these causes could point to their negligence.
• Defective car parts. Hundreds of vehicle parts come together to ensure safe operation. When a part malfunction occurs, a vehicle may not operate properly, potentially causing a collision.
• Dangerous roads. Sometimes, neither the vehicle nor the driver is at fault—it could be the road. Road issues—like loose rubble, debris, potholes, unsafe construction zones, or obscured signs—may be the cause of a crash. If this is the case, the city or a government entity could be liable.

Whether you know the cause of your accident or not, you need to contact an Albuquerque car crash lawyer. The Shapiro Law Team can help you there. We will look into your vehicle collision and determine the cause to let you know if there are grounds for a claim. Then, we will relentlessly investigate and fight for you to receive fair compensation and the justice you deserve. We accept many types of car crash cases in New Mexico.

Common Car Accident Injuries

A car accident can cause many serious, catastrophic, or even fatal injuries to those involved. Oftentimes, the forces exerted on car crash victims are enough to break bones and injure tissues.

If this is your case, do not worry. The Shapiro Law Team in New Mexico will be able to help you. We believe that no one should accept an injury without a fight for fair compensation. We will accept vehicle collision cases involving any injury.

Common injury types we usually see from car accidents in New Mexico include

• Whiplash
• Back and spinal cord injurie
• Herniated disks
• Bone fractures
• Broken ribs/chest injuries
• Muscle sprains or strains
• Joint and ligament injuries
• Head injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Internal injuries
• Burn injuries
• Lacerations
• Fatal injuries

Sometimes, vehicle accidents cause lifelong problems for victims. For example, a spinal injury or brain damage could cause irreversible ailments for someone. Additionally, these types of catastrophic injuries could lead to millions of dollars in medical costs throughout one’s lifetime. Because of this, you need a lawyer to fight on your behalf and ensure that you are properly compensated for any past or future losses.

How To Prove Negligence in Car Accidents in Albuquerque

Proving the negligence of another party in a car accident takes work and dedication. That’s where we come in. We’re ready to gather and prevent all evidence to help you win your case.

There are four elements of negligence that are considered when attempting to secure compensation for any vehicle accident:

1. Duty. Reaching a resolution in an injury case involves proving that defendant (whoever caused the injury) owed a duty of care to the plaintiff (victim of injury). Anyone who drives owes a duty of care to other drivers, passengers, and bystanders. This means they are responsible for operating the vehicle safely to ensure no one is harmed.
2. Breach. Once the duty of care has been established, the plaintiff has to prove the defendant breached the duty. They need to present evidence to show that the defendant wasn’t being careful or adhering to a proper standard of care while on the road. For example, this could be proving that the defendant broke a traffic law by running a red light.
3. Causation. Once evidence is presented that a breach of duty happened, the plaintiff needs to prove that this breach directly cause the accident.
4. Damages. Finally, the plaintiff needs to show they sustained some sort of monetary loss as a result of the breach of duty—including but not limited to medical bills, property damages, pain, suffering, etc.

Understanding negligence is not enough. Take these steps immediately to help prove negligence:

• Seek immediate medical care after the accident. This helps establish the severity of your injuries and trauma. Do this regardless of the type of injury you have.
• Call law enforcement officials. N Almost every New Mexico vehicle collision should be reported to law enforcement. Once they are notified, they conduct a preliminary investigation that will be helpful to your attorney when further investigating your case.
• Take photographs at the scene. If it is safe enough, take pictures of the crash. This includes damages to your vehicle, other vehicles involved, debris, injuries, weather conditions, traffic signs, or any other possible causes of the crash.
• Get the contact information of eyewitnesses. The names and contact information of any other witnesses need to be obtained. This could include other passengers and bystanders.
• Gather video surveillance. Check if there are any cameras near the crash scene. Your attorney may be able to gather surveillance from these to help prove liability and fault in your case.
• Continue medical care. Continue seeking medical care until your doctor says you have reached maximum improvement. Discontinuing treatment before you are wholly healed may jeopardize the total compensation you are entitled to.

Types of Car Accident Cases We Accept

The Shapiro Law Team accepts many car accident cases in Albuquerque, NM, including:

• Passenger cars
• Commercial trucks
• Delivery vehicles
• Vans and buses
• Motorcycles
• Bicycles
• Pedestrians
• Wrong-way crashes
• Driving under the influence (DUI) accidents
• Head-on collisions
• Rear-end accidents
• Intersection accidents
• Rollovers
• Texting and driving accidents

What Are Damages? How Much Is Your Car Accident Claim Worth?

Damages mean both the losses you suffered in a collision and the compensation you could receive.

When calculating damages, looking at past and future losses is essential. In New Mexico, you can receive compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. This may include:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Vehicle repairs
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional injuries
• Diminished enjoyment of life
• Death benefits
• Punitive damages

The best way to get an honest and accurate depiction of what your claim could be worth is by consulting a personal injury attorney near you for a review.

Contact an Albuquerque Car Accident Attorney for Free Today

Your future, health, and overall well-being depend on what immediate action you take after an auto accident.

That’s why you can’t wait. Contact an experienced vehicle collision attorney today. It could mean the difference between peace of mind and long-term suffering.

Client Review: “David was referred to us after our car accident, and the minute I stepped into his office I felt welcomed.” -Jennifer