Personal injury lawyers handle various claims, including car accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Such claims typically involve victims who suffered physical and emotional harm due to another person or entity's negligence or recklessness.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accident claims are among the most common types of personal injury cases. These claims usually involve individuals injured in a car crash due to another driver’s carelessness. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), common reasons for accidents include:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Following too closely
- Running traffic signals
- Aggressive lane changing
Driving under the influence and generally violating traffic laws can also play a major factor in accidents.
If you or a loved one got hurt in a traffic accident, Morgan & Morgan’s personal injury lawyers can gather evidence and build a case against the at-fault driver, allowing you to seek compensation for your injuries.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slips and falls are also common injury claims, typically involving individuals who got hurt on someone else's property due to hazardous conditions. Hazards can include, among others:
- Wet floors
- Uneven surfaces
- Poor lighting
- Clutter
In premises liability claims, such as slips and falls, our Albuquerque injury lawyers can collect evidence proving a property owner’s negligence in maintaining their property.
Medical Malpractice
Individuals who suffered harm due to a healthcare professional's negligence may have a medical malpractice claim. Medical negligence can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, failure to provide proper care, and other circumstances. Personal injury lawyers can prove a doctor or nurse’s negligence and help clients recover compensation for their injuries.
Dangerous Drugs and Products
Individuals typically bring a defective product lawsuit against a manufacturer or seller of a dangerous product or drug that caused injury or damage. Claims usually arise due to one or several of the following issues:
- Mistakes during manufacturing
- Defective design
- False marketing
Affected consumer products include cars, electric appliances, medications, foods, children’s toys, and many others. Winning a dangerous product claim can be demanding as you might have to fight a large corporation with multiple lawyers on retainer. However, Morgan & Morgan’s personal injury lawyers know how to fight the big bullies and recover the compensation victims deserve.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims involve individuals who have lost a loved one due to another person or entity's negligence or recklessness. Such claims are generally filed by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate in New Mexico and can involve:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace accidents
- Dangerous drugs
- Defective products
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
Personal injury lawyers can help families prove that another party was at fault for the death of their loved one and fight for adequate compensation.