Albuquerque Personal Injury Lawyer

Helping Injured Clients in New Mexico For Decades

Accidental injury is the third leading cause of death in New Mexico, according to a 2017 evaluation by the New Mexico Department of Health. Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, but what happens when you are injured through no fault of your own? If the reckless or negligent behaviors of someone else caused you to be injured, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim.

IBF Law Group is proud to represent injury victims in Albuquerque. We understand that your case is personal and emotional, which is why we focus on individualized, empathetic legal counsel. Our personal injury lawyers in Albuquerque take care of all aspects of your case so you can focus on recovery.

Contact us online or call (602) 833-1110 for a consultation with our Albuquerque personal injury attorneys. We are ready to advocate for you!

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Personal injury claims can be filed for accidents of every nature, ranging from dog bites to car crashes and everything in between. Every personal injury case is different due to the unique circumstances surrounding the accident.

Our areas of practice include the following:

Whether you suffered a mild or severe injury, you may be able to pursue compensation. We believe that victims of negligent behavior should have access to legal representation that can help them pursue the full and fair compensation to which they are entitled. To that end, we’ve made it our mission to help injured individuals in Albuquerque take on corporations and insurance companies in personal injury lawsuits.

How Do You Prove Liability in a Personal Injury Case?

An incredibly important step to recovering compensation for your injuries is proving that the negligent party is liable for the harm you have suffered. Without liability, there is no claim for damages.

Negligence refers to a failure to follow rules or requirements, resulting in injury to another person(s). For negligent individuals or parties to be held liable for damages in a personal injury lawsuit, you must prove the following elements of your case:

• You are owed a duty of care by the defendant (negligent party)
• The defendant breached that duty of care by acting unreasonably or recklessly
• The actions of the defendant caused your injuries
• You suffered damages

If your case meets all of the above requirements, you can file a personal injury claim to pursue damages after an accident.

Call (602) 833-1110 to speak with an Albuquerque injury lawyer at IBF Law Group to see if you have a case.

What Damages Can I Receive from a Personal Injury Claim?

When someone is injured due to negligence, they can file a personal injury claim to pursue damages. In these cases, damages include the financial compensation a victim needs in order to afford medical expenses, repair their property, and make up for missed time at work. It can also include other losses that are not as tangible.

Economic Damages

Economic damages refer to the financial losses that a victim of negligence experienced when they were injured. The most common types of economic damages that you can recover in a personal injury claim include:

• Medical expenses related to your injury
• Lost wages from missing work while injured
• Property damage such as to your home or vehicle
• Loss of income where the injury precludes you from ever returning to your previous job
• Long-term medical care for permanent disability

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are intended to compensate an injury victim for pain, suffering, and other harm they suffered as a result of another's negligence or wrongdoing. Some examples of non-economic damages that you may be able to claim include:

• Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
• Loss of quality of life for permanent, catastrophic injuries
• Loss of consortium for you or your spouse

Unlike most other states, New Mexico does not place a cap on the amount of non-economic damages you can receive. The decision is left up to the jury when deciding your case.

Set Up a Consultation With IBF Law Group

Don’t wait to schedule a case review from a team of Albuquerque personal injury lawyers that care about you. We create personalized legal strategies to meet the unique needs of our clients. IBF Law Group takes care of the complex legal issues surrounding your situation so you can focus on recovery. When you entrust us with your case, we are prepared to take aggressive action against the negligent party responsible for your injuries.

If you or a loved one was injured in an accident and believe you have a personal injury case, contact the IBF Law Group at (602) 833-1110 today.