New Mexico Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Commercial motor vehicles provide a valuable service on America’s roadways, transporting goods to our communities. Unfortunately, they can also pose serious hazards to other motorists on the roadway. An accident with a commercial motor vehicle, like a semi or delivery truck, can present a serious financial burden to the victim and his or her family.
Why Choose the Fine Law Firm?
The Fine Law Firm represents families of victims who incur serious damages as the result of a truck accident.
- Our firm brings 40 years of experience to the courtroom and negotiation table. We have a 99% success rate when it comes to representing people injured in trucking accidents.
- We take a client-first approach to your case, maintaining close contact and offering candid advice. When you are with us, you are family.
- Our client’s interests always come before our own. We reduce our fees when necessary to ensure that our clients receive more compensation than we do.
- Our firm operates on a contingency-fee basis, which means we do not collect any fees unless we secure a settlement or court judgement.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident with a commercial motor vehicle, contact us to schedule a free review of your legal options.
Elements of a Trucking Accident Claim
Trucking accident claims involve complex matters of both state and federal law. To receive compensation for injuries, a plaintiff’s attorney must show:
- The operator of the commercial vehicle or his or her employer owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. Generally, every motorist on the road, commercial or otherwise, has an implied duty to exercise reasonable care in the operation of his or her vehicles.
- The party responsible for a plaintiff’s injuries committed negligence. Operators of commercial motor vehicles must follow strict federal regulations. Any violation, no matter how minor, could form the groundwork for negligence.
- The defendant’s negligence was the proximal cause of the plaintiff’s injuries.
- The plaintiff suffered harm as a direct result of said negligence.
Types of Compensation Available in Trucking Accident Claims
A victim who files a truck accident claim may be eligible for recompense of both tangible and intangible damages. Several different types of compensation exist:
- Economic damages seek to provide the plaintiff with compensation for material losses. Such examples include payment of medical bills, lost wages from missed work, any loss in earning capacity, and the costs of projected future medical care, if applicable.
- Non-economic damages provide the victim and his or her family with compensation for immaterial losses, such as physical pain and suffering, emotional anguish, loss in life quality, and loss in partnership or consortium.
- Punitive damages apply to cases of gross negligence or reckless misconduct. They intend to punish the defendant for his or her behavior and discourage similar cases in the future.
Why You Need an Attorney
Trucking accidents involve complex matters of law. Federal regulations and state laws apply to the trucking industry, so it is essential to have someone who understands the implications of both. Trucking accident claims also involve negotiation with insurance companies, many of whom will try to pay out a claim for less than what it is worth. An attorney:
- Knows the full value of a claim and will negotiate aggressively with an insurance company to demand fair compensation for both material and immaterial losses.
- Will pursue other forms of legal recourse, such as litigation, if attempts to negotiate a fair settlement are unsuccessful.
- Represents the victim’s rights throughout the process and serves as their own true advocate.
Victims of trucking accidents often suffer significant damages. If you or a loved one suffered harm in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, contact Fine Law Firm and schedule a review of your legal options.