Santa Rosa Personal Injury Lawyers
While Santa Rosa may be small, it doesn’t mean that nothing bad happens here. In fact, accidents and injuries happen often in and around Santa Rosa- some within our city limits and others along the highways that bring visitors into our town. Whether you were injured near your home or on your way to Albuquerque, the Santa Rosa personal injury lawyers at Lerner and Rowe can help you seek out financial compensation.
The attorneys at Lerner and Rowe have represented cases in and around Santa Rosa, NM for many years. Our team holds a combined 240 years of combined litigation experience, and we are determined to help new clients also recover the compensation they are owed.
First, you’ll need to set up your free case evaluation and consultation. To do this, call 575-544-4444 fill out this FREE online form, or use LiveChat. We have knowledgeable representatives available 24/7 to take your call.
Can a Santa Rosa Lawyer Prove Negligence in Personal Injury Cases in New Mexico?
Proving negligence is one of the most important things a personal injury attorney in Santa Rosa does for their clients. Typically, we find that the party that caused an accident acted in either a negligent or reckless way.
Negligence is when a party owed a duty of care to another party and failed to complete the actions necessary to ensure the safety of the latter party.
Recklessness is when the party that caused the accident acted in an unexpected or dangerous way, resulting in the injury of another party.
If another party was negligent or reckless and caused your accident, they will be liable for all the damages that you suffer. But, you and/or your attorney must prove that this was the case before demanding any amount of compensation.
Common Types of Injuries Handled by Our Santa Rosa Personal Injury Lawyers
Any accident can happen in Santa Rosa, whether you’re visiting the Route 66 Auto Museum or driving on I-40 to Tucumcari. Here are common cases we handle at Lerner and Rowe:
- Car accidents
- Premises liability accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and falls
- Truck accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Bike accidents
- Elder abuse
- Pedestrian accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Passenger accidents
- Dog bites
- Dangerous drugs
- Defective products
Even if you’re not sure what caused your accident, an attorney might be able to notice something that indicates liability. If we notice this during your free case evaluation and consultation, we will begin investigating your case for additional evidence to strengthen your claim.
What Causes Personal Injuries in Santa Rosa, NM?
Personal injuries in Santa Rosa, NM can happen for countless reasons that all stem from negligence and recklessness. Here are some common causes of Santa Rosa personal injuries:
- Drunk driving on Route 66
- Drowsy driving on the long haul through the desert on County Road 91
- Reckless boating on Santa Rosa Lake
- Broken playground equipment near Park Lake
- Exposure to dangerous drugs or products years in the past
- Negligent business owners who fail to clean up spills in a timely manner
In some cases more than one action can cause your accident, and in this case you may need to sue multiple insurance companies to get a fair amount of compensation in return. Don’t attempt to do this without knowledgeable Santa Rosa personal injury lawyers from Lerner and Rowe present, as these insurance companies will fight to undervalue your claim.
How Long Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in Santa Rosa?
The time limit to filing your injury claim in Santa Rosa follows the rules for the rest of New Mexico. This law is known as the statute of limitations, and it says that you have:
- Two years from the date of the accident for a claim against a governmental entity, including a 90-day tort claim notice from the date of the accident
- Three years from the date of the accident for personal injuries suffered
- Three years from the date of the victim’s death if a loved one died from his or her injuries and you must file a wrongful death action
Why Choose Our Santa Rosa Personal Injury Lawyers at Lerner and Rowe?
The personal injury attorneys at Lerner and Rowe offer excellent communication to their clients throughout the claims process. We also:
- Help manage every aspect of your case, from our investigation, to managing the documentation and paperwork, to representing you in court if necessary.
- Focus on fighting the insurance companies who try everything they can to give you less money than you are owed.
- Employ a bilingual staff and legal team, as well as a board-certified injury and wrongful death specialist.
- Believe in your case so much that we take on all the risk, asking for no upfront monies.
- Shoulder the emotional burden of a legal case so that you don’t have to.
A Santa Rosa personal injury attorney is essential when fighting to receive a fair amount of financial compensation. Don’t attempt to do this alone- call Lerner and Rowe today.
Contact Our Santa Rosa Personal Injury Lawyers Today
Our Santa Rosa, NM team is available 24/7 to take your call. So, set up your free case evaluation and consultation today by calling 575-544-4444, filling out this FREE online form, or texting via LiveChat.