If you’ve been injured in an accident in Albuquerque, you need an experienced Albuquerque personal injury lawyer who will work hard to get the compensation you deserve. Triumph Law Group has been helping accident victims throughout New Mexico since 2011. Our team works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing up front. We’re available 24/7 to answer your questions and discuss your case. Call 602-595-5559 today for your free consultation.
Why Choose Triumph Law Group for Your Albuquerque Personal Injury Case
When you’re injured, you need a law firm that understands your situation and knows how to get results. Triumph Law Group brings experience and success to every case we handle. Our founding partner, Triumph Curiel, has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, and 2021). Attorney Liz Wylde earned the Order of the Barristers award for excellence in oral advocacy and served as an editor for the Arizona State Law Journal. Gary Kester brings 22 years of personal injury experience to the table. Sheldon Black handles cases throughout Arizona and maintains our Albuquerque office.
We’ve recovered over $4.6 million in our largest settlement. Our team achieves a 98% success rate. We speak English and Spanish, so we can serve all members of our community. We prepare every case for trial because we’re ready to advocate for you. You’ll never pay attorney fees unless we win your case—that’s our commitment to you.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Albuquerque
Triumph Law Group handles all types of personal injury claims. Whether your accident involved a vehicle, a property hazard, or negligent care, we have the experience to help:
- Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and rideshare collisions
- Slip and fall injuries on someone else’s property
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Wrongful death claims when a loved one is killed
- Workplace injuries and construction accidents
- Nursing home abuse and elder neglect
- Product liability when a defective product causes harm
Each case is unique. We take time to understand what happened to you. We investigate thoroughly, gather evidence, and build a strong case on your behalf.
How Personal Injury Claims Work in New Mexico
To win a personal injury case in New Mexico, you must prove that someone else was negligent. Negligence has four parts: the other person owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty, their breach caused your injury, and you suffered damages as a result. For example, drivers have a duty to follow traffic laws and drive safely. If a driver runs a red light and hits you, they’ve breached that duty.
New Mexico follows a pure comparative negligence rule. This means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. You can recover compensation even if you were more than 50% at fault. Your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 70% at fault and the other party was 30% at fault, you can recover 30% of your damages. Under New Mexico’s pure comparative negligence laws (and NMSA 1978 § 41-3A-1), plaintiffs can recover at any fault level.
You have three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in New Mexico. This deadline is called the statute of limitations. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue. That’s why it’s important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident.
What Compensation Can You Recover in an Albuquerque Injury Case
Personal injury compensation falls into two main categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover your actual financial losses. These include medical bills, surgery costs, physical therapy, prescription medications, lost wages while you recover, and property damage to your vehicle or belongings. We calculate these damages by adding up your receipts and bills.
Non-economic damages compensate you for pain, suffering, and emotional harm. These include physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and damage to your relationships. These damages are harder to calculate because they don’t have a price tag, but they’re just as real as your medical bills.
In rare cases, courts award punitive damages. These are extra damages meant to punish the person who hurt you when their conduct was especially reckless or intentional. Punitive damages are uncommon, but they’re possible in serious cases.
Our Approach to Personal Injury Cases
We believe every client deserves personal attention and a lawyer who listens. When you hire Triumph Law Group, you’re not just a case number. We take time to understand your injuries, your medical treatment, your lost income, and how the accident has affected your life.
We work on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay us anything upfront, and you don’t pay us anything unless we win. If we recover compensation for you, we take a percentage of what you receive. This aligns our interests with yours—we only make money when you do.
Your first consultation is free. We’ll review what happened, explain your legal options, and answer your questions. We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial because we’re ready to advocate for you. Many cases settle before trial, but we never pressure clients to accept a low offer just to close a file quickly. We stand firm and negotiate hard on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Albuquerque
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Albuquerque?
Triumph Law Group works on a contingency fee basis, so there’s no upfront cost. You don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. When we do win, we take a percentage of your recovery. This arrangement means you can afford quality legal representation regardless of your financial situation.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in New Mexico?
You have three years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit in New Mexico. This is called the statute of limitations. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to sue and cannot recover compensation. Don’t wait—contact us as soon as possible after your accident.
What if I were partially at fault for my accident in Albuquerque?
New Mexico’s comparative negligence law allows you to recover even if you were partially responsible. You can recover compensation even if you were more than 50% at fault. Your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you can recover $80,000.
How long does a personal injury case take?
The timeline depends on your specific case. Some cases settle within months, while others take a year or more. We work as quickly as possible while making sure we build the strongest case. We won’t rush to settle just to close your file. Your case gets the time it needs.
Will my case go to trial?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but some do go to court. We prepare every case for trial because we’re ready to advocate for you if necessary. If the insurance company won’t offer fair compensation, we’ll take your case to a jury. You can trust that we have the experience and skill to represent you in the courtroom.
What should I do immediately after an accident in Albuquerque?
First, make sure everyone is safe and call 911 if anyone needs medical attention. Get medical treatment even if you feel fine—some injuries appear later. Take photos of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and your injuries. Get the other person’s name, phone number, address, and insurance information. Write down what happened while it’s fresh in your memory. Don’t post about the accident on social media. Then call Triumph Law Group for a free consultation.
How is compensation calculated in personal injury cases?
We calculate compensation by adding your economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage) and estimating your non-economic damages (pain and suffering). We look at similar cases to see what juries have awarded for injuries similar to the one at issue. We also consider the strength of the liability evidence and the available insurance coverage. The more serious your injury, the higher your compensation typically is.
Contact Triumph Law Group for Your Free Albuquerque Personal Injury Consultation
You don’t have to face this alone. Triumph Law Group is ready to help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call 602-595-5559 today for your free consultation. We’re available 24/7 and speak English and Spanish. Our Albuquerque office is located at 3701 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 103, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Let us help you move forward.
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