If your injuries keep you out of work for days, weeks, or months, you can recover lost income. In more severe cases, we also pursue damages for reduced earning capacity, which applies when your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or limit your future career options.

For instance, if a construction worker can no longer perform heavy labor due to a knee injury, we may be able to seek compensation not only for missed paychecks but also for the loss of future wages over time. We work with vocational and economic experts to fully quantify these losses.

If you have lost a loved one due to a car accident caused by someone else's negligence, your family has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.

We understand that no amount of money can replace someone you love, but legal action can bring a sense of justice and help ease the financial burden. [Learn more about Wrongful Death 🔗]

Pain and suffering refers to the physical discomfort and bodily pain caused by the accident and the resulting injuries. These damages are highly individual and based on injury severity, duration of recovery, and overall impact on daily functioning.

For example, a person who suffers multiple fractures in a rollover crash may endure months of physical pain, sleep disruption, and physical therapy. Even after healing, the lasting pain may interfere with their ability to walk, drive, or live independently. These consequences are factored into a pain and suffering claim.

Emotional distress includes the psychological impact of an accident, such as anxiety, depression, nightmares, fear of driving, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We work closely with medical and mental health professionals to build the evidence needed to support claims for emotional harm.

One client, for example, developed severe driving anxiety after being hit by a speeding driver. Despite no physical injuries requiring surgery, she experienced panic attacks behind the wheel and needed therapy to regain confidence. Emotional suffering like this is real, and you are entitled to compensation for these damages under the law.

This category addresses the loss of ability to engage in activities and hobbies that once brought joy or meaning. Whether you can no longer hike, play with your children, exercise, or pursue artistic work because of your injuries, this reduction in quality of life deserves recognition in your claim.

We often hear from clients who say their injuries have affected everything from how they interact socially to how they perform in creative or recreational spaces. These losses may not come with a receipt, but they are deeply felt and legally valid.

Loss of consortium refers to the impact an injury has on relationships, especially with a spouse, partner, or close family member. This can include the loss of companionship, affection, support, intimacy, and household contributions. A serious injury often reshapes family dynamics, placing emotional and logistical strain on loved ones. When this happens, spouses, children, parents, and sometimes even grandparents, may bring their own claims for these relational damages.

In cases involving gross negligence or reckless misconduct, New Mexico law allows juries to award punitive damages. These damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and send a clear message to deter others. Punitive damages are often considered in cases involving drunk driving, racing, hit-and-run crashes, or other reckless behavior.

If you were hit by someone who was driving under the influence or engaging in criminally dangerous conduct, we will demand that you are awarded punitive damages.

Car accidents almost always involve some level of property loss. You may be entitled to compensation for the repair or replacement of your vehicle, as well as any personal belongings inside the vehicle (electronics, tools, other valuables) or property such as structures, walls, etc. that were damaged as a result of the wreck. In cases involving total loss, we help ensure the insurance company values your vehicle fairly using independent assessments and documentation.

These costs may seem minor at first but can quickly add up. Out-of-pocket damages include expenses like rideshare or rental cars, transportation to medical appointments, over-the-counter medical supplies, in-home care, or childcare you need because of your injuries. Co-pays for medical appointments can be substantial. We recommend keeping a notebook to track all of your out-of-pocket expenses related to the wreck. We help our clients carefully document all related costs to make sure they are not overlooked during negotiations.