Being injured in an accident is one of the most stressful experiences that you may ever go through. The aftermath of any type of accident for which you were not at fault can be complicated by things like medical bills and lost wages, especially if the at-fault party’s insurer is refusing to pay up. If you’ve been harmed through no fault of your own, a Hobbs personal injury lawyer from Buckingham Barrera Vega Law Firm can help you secure the compensation you need to make the fullest possible recovery.
Why File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Recovering from a severe injury takes time, rest, and, perhaps most importantly, financial resources. Health care is not cheap, and the accompanying medical bills for doctor visits and surgeries often outpace what injury victims can afford. A personal injury claim may be necessary if you were physically, emotionally, and financially harmed because of another person’s or entity’s wrongful actions.
To file a personal injury claim, you must have suffered a physical, emotional, or psychological injury as a result of the accident. Our Hobbs personal injury attorneys work with anyone who has been wrongfully harmed in an accident, including victims who are suffering from:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Broken bones
- Fractures
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Loss of limb (amputation)
- Burns
- Disfigurement
- Jaw injuries
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
The personal injury attorneys at our law firm are prepared to be your tireless advocate as you pursue compensation via a personal injury claim. Our experience representing injury victims makes us uniquely poised to help you hold the negligent party who caused your injuries responsible for their actions.
Over our years of serving the New Mexico community, we have filed personal injury lawsuits for a wide range of accidents, including some of the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Violent assaults
- Dangerous premises
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Dangerous or defective products
- Animal bites
Don’t see your particular accident listed above? There is no need to worry. Contact our offices to schedule an initial consultation at no cost to you. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the details of your situation with a Hobbs personal injury lawyer, who will help you determine your best options for moving forward with a legal claim.
Compensation in a Personal Injury Case
Compensation awarded in a personal injury case is intended to cover any financial damages you may have suffered due to the at-fault party’s negligent or reckless actions. While financial rewards will vary depending on the case, compensation can typically be broken down into two categories—economic and non-economic damages.
- Economic damages refer to the calculable losses that have a direct financial amount, such as the bills you incur when seeking medical care.
- Non-economic damages refer to damages without a direct financial component that still have a detrimental effect on your life.
Your attorney will advise you of what damages you are able to pursue in your own personal injury claim, which may include some from the following list:
- Medical bills, both current and future
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Emotional or psychological trauma
- Physical pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship or consortium
- Loss of enjoyment in life
There is a third type of compensation that is rare in personal injury cases—punitive damages. Punitive damages are used to punish the at-fault party for particularly egregious or dangerous behavior, such as drinking and driving.
Why Work With a Hobbs Personal Injury Lawyer?
In most situations when filing a personal injury claim, you will be pursuing compensation from the negligent party’s insurance company. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses with their eye on increasing the bottom line, which means that paying out your claim will never be a priority. When you try to recover compensation for damages that you are rightfully owed, the insurance company will most likely try to pressure you into accepting far less than what you need to make a full recovery.
Having a Hobbs personal injury lawyer on your side means that you won’t be pressured to settle too quickly for too little. Buckingham Barrera Vega Law Firm is well known as a powerful advocate for injury victims, so insurance companies take us seriously when we refuse to settle for anything less than what our clients deserve. We believe our case results speak for themselves, as we have helped recover significant financial compensation for victims who have been harmed by the negligent and wrongful actions of other people.
Buckingham Barrera Vega Law Firm Is Here for You
While most personal injury claims are settled outside of court, the Hobbs personal injury lawyers of Buckingham Barrera Vega Law Firm are seasoned trial attorneys who are prepared to take your case to court if necessary. When you choose to align yourself with our law firm, you’re choosing to work with an attorney who will prioritize your health, recovery, and financial well-being.
There is no time to delay. New Mexico state law only allows you to file a personal injury claim within two years from the date of your accident. Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation so that we can get to work for you.
