If you have been injured by a reckless driver while on the sidewalk, crossing the street, or in a parking lot, you deserve to be made whole again, and you may be entitled to financial compensation. Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, and such negligence can have long-lasting, life-changing consequences.
New Mexico Accident Firm is a local, Albuquerque-based law firm that is invested in the safety and well-being of its community. We understand that coping with injuries and other hardships while addressing liability in Albuquerque pedestrian accident cases is time-consuming and stressful. If you have been the victim of a pedestrian-motor vehicle collision, a skilled lawyer can help you figure out whether you can file an injury lawsuit.
The most critical thing you can do to help your attorney prove your case is to gather as much evidence as possible immediately after the accident and during the weeks following. If you are physically able, take pictures at the scene of any tire skid marks, signs near or on the road, your injuries, and anything else that may be helpful for your case—ask a witness for help if your injuries are too severe. Ensure you obtain medical treatment as soon as possible after an accident, and keep any receipts and medical records to help prove to the court that your injuries were serious enough to warrant immediate attention.
In Albuquerque, suing another party in an injury lawsuit and proving fault involves demonstrating that the defendant caused the pedestrian accident and your subsequent injuries. Drivers are considered negligent if their reckless or illegal act breaches their duty of care to drive responsibly, if their breach was the primary cause of the pedestrian-motor vehicle accident, and if the accident caused at least one injury that would not have happened but for the defendant’s reckless driving. Hiring an attorney who knows exactly what you need to do to prove negligence can take the burden off of you during your recovery.
When a defendant is found liable for negligence in an Albuquerque pedestrian-motor vehicle accident, they will have to compensate you for your physical injuries (also called economic damages) and your pain, suffering, and emotional distress (non-economic damages). New Mexico Statute § 37-1-8 states that the claimant in a personal injury case has three years to sue the defendant from the date they are injured, with some exceptions made for incapacitated people and minors. Although you will likely know the extent of your injuries immediately or not long after the incident, if you discover additional injuries later or the driver fled the scene after the accident, the statute of limitations could have a delayed start.
Damages can include the following:
A lawyer trained to handle pedestrian accident lawsuits could work with you to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
An attorney from our locally based law firm could help you prove liability in Albuquerque pedestrian accident cases while you recover from your injuries. In addition to dealing with physical injuries, mental and emotional distress, and lost wages, you may be struggling to gather all of the evidence necessary to file a lawsuit against the other party involved in the pedestrian-vehicle collision. Let us do the work while you focus on healing.
We are experienced, practiced Albuquerque natives who care about our local community. Contact us today to arrange a free, no-pressure consultation and discover how the attorneys at NMAF can be the first step in your journey to becoming whole again.
