Motorcycle Accident Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

While riding motorcycles in Albuquerque is a popular pastime, accidents are always a cause for concern. Because motorcycles offer so little protection, accidents can be catastrophic and even deadly. Those who survive are often left with devastating injuries that require countless treatments and surgeries. In some cases, the victims never completely heal, meaning they cannot go back to work or must work at a diminished capacity.

Fortunately, you don’t have to face this on your own. Our Albuquerque motorcycle accident lawyer can review your case to see if you have a legal claim. If you do, our firm can begin the process to help you pursue damages for medical bills, lost wages, and more.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Some common causes include:

Reckless driving
Speeding
Driving while distracted
Fatigued driving
Lane splitting
Crashing into fixed objects
Driving under the influence
Failure to monitor blind spots
Hazardous road conditions
Inclement weather

These are just some of the many causes. Contact our Albuquerque motorcycle accident lawyer for a free consultation to discuss your case.

Steps To Take After A Motorcycle Accident

Your health and safety are the two most important considerations after a motorcycle accident. Move to the side of the road if possible, and if not, have someone block off the road. These accidents can cause serious injuries, so call 911 if you need immediate medical attention. Otherwise, call the police to report the accident.

If you are seriously injured, do not do anything until the arrival of medical personnel. However, if your injuries aren’t severe, you can collect evidence at the scene. Take photographs, record videos, and get information from witnesses.

Do not admit fault when the police arrive but provide a factual statement. Then you can seek medical attention and contact an Albuquerque motorcycle accident lawyer.

Comparative Negligence And Motorcycle Accidents

Assume that you ran a red light on your motorcycle while another motorist sped through the intersection, hitting you. In this situation, both you and the other driver will likely be found at fault for the accident. If you had stopped at the red light, you wouldn’t have collided. At the same time, the other driver might have missed you if he or she hadn’t been speeding.

Because New Mexico and Arizona follow the doctrine of comparative negligence, you can file a claim for damages if you are partially at fault. However, the amount you can collect in damages will decrease based on your degree of fault. Using the previous example, assume that you’re deemed to be 60 percent responsible. Then your damages would be reduced by that percentage, meaning you’d collect 40 percent of the total award.

If you think you are partially responsible, don’t admit fault to law enforcement or the insurance company. Instead, contact an Albuquerque motorcycle accident lawyer to discuss your case. You might not be responsible at all, but you could be eligible to file a claim even if you are.

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Why Choose Wood Injury Law?

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Numerous Practice Areas – Josh Wood covers all areas of personal injury law, including car accidents, dog bites, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. He also defends clients facing DUI charges.
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Do You Have A Case?

If you meet the criteria for a personal injury claim, you have a case. You have to demonstrate that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care and breached it, causing the accident. You also have to prove damages. If you cannot demonstrate each component, your case will be dismissed. Thus, start the process by consulting with an Albuquerque motorcycle accident lawyer. Your attorney will make sure that you meet the requirements before filing a claim.

How Much Is Your Case Worth?

Your Albuquerque motorcycle accident lawyer will need to review the evidence before valuing your claim. Additionally, your lawyer might need to consult with medical experts to discuss your long-term prognosis. This will impact your long-term medical needs and ability to work. After reviewing everything, your attorney can set a value for the claim. Then your lawyer can begin the process of pursuing compensation.

Practice Areas

- Car Accidents -

A car accident can be both physically and financially devastating. On the one hand, you might be dealing with severe, life-altering injuries. Then you could also be suffering from the financial ramification of expensive medical bills and lost wages. When you combine the two, you likely feel as if you’ve lost all power and control.

- Motorcycle Accidents -

While riding motorcycles is a lot of fun in New Mexico and Arizona, accidents can cause catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, motorcycles provide little protection so that you can experience traumatic brain injuries, severe fractures, and other injuries. Sadly, it often takes a long time and lots of money to heal from the injuries.

- DUI Accident -

Numerous lawyers represent people charged with drunk driving, but our firm focuses on the victims. While drunk drivers often survive accidents, they leave their victims with devastating, sometimes fatal, injuries. Law enforcement will likely charge the driver with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The driver could…