Albuquerque Pedestrian Accident Investigations

New Mexico ranks among the most dangerous states for pedestrians due to the frequency of accidents and injuries to people while walking. Pedestrian injuries can be severe and cause immense financial, physical, and emotional losses. That is why Albuquerque pedestrian accident investigations must be thorough.

If a motorist’s negligence injured you while you were on foot, seek professional legal representation from an experienced local attorney at New Mexico Accident Firm today. We care about our community and support local people.

Proving That Driver Negligence Caused the Pedestrian Accident

To bring a successful pedestrian accident claim, you will need to prove that the motorist failed in their responsibility to keep you safe, the motorist’s negligence directly caused your accident and injuries, and you suffered legal damages as a result. Our attorneys know how to analyze motorist-pedestrian collisions to establish each of these points clearly.

Proving that an Albuquerque motorist’s negligence caused the collision injuries you sustained while walking can require considerable investigative effort. Our local legal team could gather and organize the evidence to demonstrate negligence and establish that the driver directly caused your injuries. Key evidence includes:

• Eyewitness testimonies
• Photos and videos that bystanders captured at the scene
• Dashcam, security camera, and traffic camera footage from the vicinity of the accident
• Police reports and tickets, such as for distraction, impairment, or speeding
• Physical evidence, including skid marks on the road, the location and severity of your injuries, and any vehicle damage
• Expert testimony about the mechanics of pedestrian accidents
• Data from the event data recorder—or black box—in the driver’s vehicle
• Accident reconstruction models that help clarify the events that led to your accident

Our dedicated attorneys could use a wide range of investigative resources to prove that the motorist’s negligence directly caused your injury.

How Do You Document Your Legal Damages?

If a motorist collides with you while you are walking or jogging in Albuquerque, we could investigate the incident and help you seek compensation for your legal damages. Categories of loss include your current and ongoing medical costs, lost wages, and your physical and emotional pain and suffering.

To support your case, our attorneys could collect evidence such as:

• Your account of how the accident has affected your health, finances, and emotional well-being
• Corroborating testimony from friends and family who have witnessed your challenges
• Your doctor’s report regarding the severity of your injuries, prognosis, and expected future treatment needs
• Medical bills
• Income statements that demonstrate your lost wages
• Testimony from mental health professionals about the psychological impact of the accident

Through such a thorough investigation, we could build a strong claim on your behalf that supports a fair settlement or court award.

Call an Experienced Albuquerque Attorney to Investigate Your Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrians are especially vulnerable in traffic accidents. Albuquerque pedestrian accident investigations are critical for building strong claims that result in fair compensation. Our attorneys care about your claim and have the legal skill, local knowledge, and resources to give your case the best chance of success. We understand our community and focus on helping local people recover. Call us today.