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With over six million vehicular accidents occurring in the United States annually, the aftermath of a car crash is undoubtedly challenging. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, you deserve the best legal support.
We understand that money can’t heal all wounds, but it can alleviate the financial burden that follows a traumatic event. Reach out to our dedicated personal injury lawyers in Las Cruces for legal assistance. Remember, we operate on a contingency fee basis. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
If you’ve been involved in a car crash, you need to know your rights. Auto insurance companies will try to get you to accept their initial offer, but this is typically a fraction of what the claim value is worth. Contacting an experienced lawyer will help you avoid lowball payouts.
Our lawyers are trained to go up against any at-fault party, ensuring you get justice. Never settle for less. Work with us to recover the maximum amount of compensation you deserve.
Determining causation early on is crucial. Be it a truck collision, motorcycle mishap, minor fender-bender, or any vehicular collision, there’s always a root cause. Below are several of the most common car accident causes we observe as car accident attorneys.
A car accident can cause serious, catastrophic, or even fatal injuries. Oftentimes, the forces exerted on car crash victims are enough to injure bones and tissues. Unfortunately, many minor head injuries can lead to serious medical emergencies or even death if not dealt with immediately.
Common car accident injuries include:
The reality is that many accidents cause lifelong issues and 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, ensuring you are properly compensated for any past or future losses.
Proving the negligence of another party in the aftermath of a car accident is a complex process. Instead of handling the legal complexities yourself, hire an experienced car accident attorney to do it for you. Shapiro Law Team is fully prepared to gather all the necessary evidence to strengthen your case.
When pursuing compensation, four key factors of negligence are to be considered:
1. Duty
To resolve an injury case, you must prove that the defendant (whoever caused the injury) owed a duty of care to the plaintiff (victim of the injury). All drivers owe a duty of care to other drivers, passengers, and bystanders. This means as a driver, you’re responsible for operating your vehicle safely to ensure no one gets injured.
2. Breach
Once the duty of care has been established, the plaintiff must prove the defendant breached the duty. If you’re the plaintiff, you need to present evidence to show the defendant wasn’t being careful or adhering to a proper standard of care while on the road.
3. Causation
Once evidence is presented showing a breach of duty, the plaintiff must prove this breach directly caused the accident. The lawyers at Shapiro Law Team can help you with this.
4. Damages
Finally, the plaintiff must show they sustained some sort of monetary loss as a result of the breach of duty including bu
Understanding negligence is not enough. Take these steps to help prove negligence:
1. Seek Immediate Medical Care
This helps establish the severity of your injuries and trauma. Do this regardless of the type of injury you have. Small injuries could lead to major complications.
2. Call Law Enforcement Officials
Almost every Las Cruces vehicle collision should be reported to law enforcement. Once notified, law enforcement will conduct a preliminary investigation. This will help your attorney when further investigating your case.
3. Take Photographs at the Scene
Modern technology allows us to have cameras in our pockets at all times. If it’s safe to do so, pull out your phone and take pictures of the crash. This includes damages to your car, other vehicles involved, debris, injuries, weather conditions, traffic signs, or any other possible causes.
4. Get Contact Information of Eyewitnesses
The names and contact information of any other witnesses need to be obtained. This could include other passengers and bystanders. If you need immediate medical assistance, a police officer will take care of this for you.
5. Gather Video Surveillance Footage
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. This footage can be crucial in obtaining your compensation.
6. Continue Medical Care
Continue seeking medical care until your doctor says otherwise. Discontinuing treatment before you are fully healed might jeopardize the total compensation you are entitled to. Failing to finish medical treatment may also compromise your health and well-being.
Shapiro Law Team accepts many car accident cases in Las Cruces, including:
Damages mean both the losses you suffered in a collision and the compensation you could receive.
When calculating damages, it’s smart to look at past, present, and future losses. In New Mexico, you can receive compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. These damages may include:
The best way to understand your claim’s worth is by consulting a personal injury attorney near you. Call Shapiro Law Team for a free consultation.
The aftermath of a car accident is no easy feat. It’s just as much of a mental burden as it is financially. Instead of adding another worry to your list, Shapiro Law Team handles the entire legal process from start to finish, securing what you deserve in damages. Choose the law firm New Mexico prefers and get on the path to maximum compensation and peace of mind.