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Albuquerque Personal Injury Lawyer Your Injury, Our Fight

Albuquerque Personal Injury Lawyers

Helping Victims of Serious Injuries Recover the Compensation They Deserve

A personal injury can change your life in more ways than you would have imagined. Dealing with mounting medical bills, lost income, pain, trauma, and a long road to recovery can consume your time and resources. 

When someone else's negligent, careless, or reckless conduct puts you in this situation, you have the law on your side.

At Buckingham & Vega Law Firm - Albuquerque, our personal injury attorneys genuinely care about the people we represent. With decades of experience fighting for the rights of people across New Mexico, we know how difficult it is for victims of personal injury to put their lives back together by themselves. 

That’s why we go the extra mile to make sure your worries become our concerns.

The legal process of recovering what was taken from you should not be an added burden during an already challenging time. We can handle your legal matters with skill and dedication, giving you the opportunity to focus on what is truly important: your health and recovery.

Choose a Team with Local Roots and a Long History of Success

At Buckingham & Vega Law Firm, we have a reputation for getting results. In fact, our firm achieved the largest medical malpractice verdict in New Mexico history – a $72 million verdict in a birth injury case.

Since 1999, we have won millions for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, and other serious injuries caused by careless or reckless conduct in Albuquerque and throughout the state of New Mexico.

When the insurance company knows you are represented by Buckingham & Vega Law Firm, they take notice. From the moment we take your claim to the day you receive a settlement or verdict, we handle every step of the legal process with compassion and attention to the individual nature of your situation.

Your personal injury claim is in the right hands at Buckingham & Vega. 

Not only do we have deep roots in the local community, but we also offer numerous advantages unmatched by other law firms:

  • Kent Buckingham, one of our founding attorneys, is not only a board-certified trial expert, but also a former doctor. 
  • Our other founding partner, Adrian Vega, is fluent in Spanish, ensuring that language is never a barrier to justice for our clients.

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To schedule a free consultation, call (505) 388-0066 or fill out our online contact form. There is never a fee or obligation to discuss your situation with our personal injury attorneys in Albuquerque.

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We Are Ready to Passionately Advocate For Your Rights
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What Can Buckingham & Vega Do for You?

We take pride in the way the Albuquerque personal injury lawyers at Buckingham & Vega change our clients’ lives, and our city as a whole, for the better.

To each client, we guarantee:

  • Clear communication and updates from beginning to end
  • A full explanation of all legal options available in your situation
  • Honesty and openness about the merits and disadvantages of your case
  • Reachability whenever you have questions or need help
  • Honest and ethical treatment of every matter
  • A clear timeline for when you can expect tasks to be completed
  • Respect for you, your family, and your personal matters
  • Dignity, sensitivity, and confidentiality
  • Compassionate emotional support
  • Our most persistent efforts to get you what you are entitled to receive

Contact Our Local Office

Buckingham & Vega Law Firm - Albuquerque

Located at:
2125 Wyoming Blvd NE, Suite 100,
Albuquerque, NM 87112

Phone: (505) 388-0066

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Injured? We Can Help.

The situation that caused your injuries likely falls into one of our legal practice areas. 

We represent clients in the following areas of personal injury law:

If your unique situation is not listed above, don’t hesitate to reach out to our law office with questions. An Albuquerque personal injury attorney from our firm will be able to either represent you or recommend a qualified local attorney who can.

Serious Injuries Demand Serious Representation

At Buckingham & Vega Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers in Albuquerque only take on cases that involve catastrophic injuries. Catastrophic injuries significantly impact the rest of a person’s life, such as a spinal cord injury that causes paralysis or a brain injury that results in cognitive impairment.

The medical expenses associated with these severe injuries add up quickly. For many people, they last a lifetime. This makes recovering compensation through a personal injury claim even more important. No injured victim of another party’s negligence should be forced to choose between putting food on the table and treating their injuries.

Understanding New Mexico Personal Injury Laws

New Mexico is a fault state regarding personal injury cases. This means that the person who is at fault for causing an accident or injury is responsible for compensating the injured party for their losses. 

Some common legal theories include:

  • Negligence: Negligence is the most common legal theory in personal injury claims. It involves proving that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, breached that duty through their actions or inactions, and caused the plaintiff’s injuries as a result of the breach. For example, in a car accident, the plaintiff must show that the defendant failed to follow traffic laws or drive responsibly, leading to the accident and the plaintiff’s injuries.
  • Strict Liability: Strict liability applies in cases where the defendant is held responsible for injuries regardless of fault or negligence. This often applies in product liability cases, where a defective product causes harm to the consumer. In New Mexico, strict liability may also apply in certain cases of animal attacks, where the owner may be held liable for injuries caused by their animal, even if they had no prior knowledge of the animal’s vicious tendencies.
  • Intentional Torts: Intentional torts occur when the defendant intentionally harms the plaintiff. Examples include assault, battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. In these cases, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant intended to cause harm or knew that harm was substantially certain to occur.
  • Premises Liability: Premises liability cases involve injuries that occur on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions. Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors, and they may be held liable if they fail to do so. This can include slip and fall accidents, inadequate security leading to assault or robbery, or injuries caused by dangerous conditions on the property.
  • Wrongful Death: Wrongful death actions are brought by the surviving family members of a person who has died due to the negligence or wrongful act of another party. These actions seek compensation for the damages suffered by the surviving family members, such as loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses.

New Mexico follows a "pure" comparative fault system, meaning that even if you are partially at fault for the accident, you can still recover damages. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Damages in personal injury scenarios aim to compensate the injured party for their losses. These can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and in some cases, punitive damages meant to punish the defendant for particularly egregious behavior.

Can You Recover Compensation for More Than Physical Injuries?

Serious injuries don’t just mean physical pain. Our personal injury lawyers in Albuquerque know that injury claims should include emotional and psychological injuries that are every bit as real as the physical ones.

In many personal injury cases, it is not uncommon to find that victims experience:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Fear of vehicle travel (after car accidents or other motor vehicle accidents)
  • Emotional suffering

While dealing with your severe injuries and emotional suffering, you are also facing substantial financial setbacks. On top of medical expenses and other bills, your income may be reduced or lost altogether. After an incident like a car accident, for example, your financial security may be shaken for years to come.

Through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, we help our clients overcome the weighty financial challenges they are suddenly facing.

Get in touch with our experienced team of Albuquerque personal injury attorneys today by calling (505) 388-0066. We are ready to get started on your case as soon as possible.

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    "Thank God we found him. He really seemed to care about our family."
    Mr. Buckingham won our case after two other law firms said it would be impossible to win. He knew the medicine better than the experts in the case. I guess the fact that he’s also a doctor was a great help.
    Former Client
    "He truly was impressive."
    Mr. Buckingham flew to the East Coast several times & understood how a correct gall bladder surgery is supposed to be done better than the surgeon. He was very knowledgeable & precise.
    Former Client
    "If you want real-life heroes contact these guys. They cared when no one else did."
    When I first contacted Mr.Vega, I knew he was different because he listened to me with compassion. Mr. Vega and his team gave me hope and most important they gave my son a better life.
    Former Client
    "Adrian Vega and his law firm changed my family's life."
    They fought for my injured baby and made sure we would be taken care of for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend this law firm.
    Former Client
    "My family is better off having them in our corner."
    We turned to him when we had nowhere else to go. Turns out it was the best decision we could have ever made. They represented us in a difficult case and made those responsible accountable for their actions.
    Former Client
    "Nothing but the best of the best."
    This was an experience I'll never forget and felt like family and not a business associate. Adrian kept me informed and up to date on all matters of the lawsuit. Needless to say, I received more ( much more ) than expected...
    Former Client
    "Very professional firm and well knowledgeable!"
    I would highly recommend using Buckingham & Vega if you have been injured in an accident. Very professional firm and well knowledgeable!
    Former Client
    "Highly Recommend"
    We had a great experience working with Adrian. He was very professional and guided my family through a difficult situation.
    Former Client