Cases We Handle
Offices in Albuquerque. Serving all of New Mexico.
Wrongful Death Accidents:
We handle accidents that result in the death of your family member or loved one.
Wrongful death may result from any kind of accident including motor vehicle, truck
or property accidents. Wrongful death claims may by very complicated and require
immediate investigation. Wrongful death claims have special New Mexico laws
regarding how wrongful death claims are handled. We recommend that you consult
us immediately if your family member or loved one has been fatally injured by the
negligence of another person or business.
Motor Vehicle Accidents:
We handle motor vehicle accidents of all kinds involving serious injury and death.
These include uninsured motorist claims if an uninsured driver caused your accident.
Motorcycle Accidents:
We handle motorcycle accidents. I have been licensed to operate a motorcycle since
I was sixteen years old. I now ride a Harley-Davidson. I understand motorcycle operation
and motorcycle accidents.
Accidents on Property:
We handle accidents that happen on private or public property. These
claims may include falls on property, assault or dog bites. Accidents
on private property are often covered by business or homeowner's insurance.
Accidents on public property may require notice not later than 90 days after
the accident.
Insurance Claims:
We handle claims against your insurance company when your insurance company
has not handled your claim fairly. These may include automobile or uninsured
motorist claims, health or disability insurance claims and homeowner's insurance claims.
Trucking Accidents:
We handle accidents involving serious injury and death that are caused by large trucks.
There are many state and federal laws and regulations that relate to the trucking industry
These cases often require immediate investigation before log books or other evidence
is lost. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible to investigate your truck
related accident.
Work Related Accidents:
Although we do not handle worker compensation claims, if your work related injury was
caused by the negligence of someone other than your employer or a co-worker, you may
have claims against that person or business. These are called "third party negligence"
claims. Contact me to discuss your work related accident to see if you have claims for
your injuries.
Injuries by the City, State or any Governmental Entity:
We handle accidents that have been caused by any governmental or public entity. These
may be accidents caused by the city or state police or other entity. These cases require
immediate attention as the law imposes duties to notify the government of these claims
often as soon as 90 days of the accident. However, even if you have failed to give
notice within 90 days, we may still be able to help you. My reported case of Frappier v.
Mergler changed some of these requirements. There are also special limitations on when
you must file suit in these types of cases. Contact us immediately if your injuries have
been caused by a public entity.
How to choose
your lawyer:
If you've been injured in an accident, you may need a lawyer. Studies show that lawyers
recover more money for injury victims than lay persons representing themselves. To choose
a lawyer, consider the lawyer's years of experience, trial experience, the number of cases
handled similar to your own, and the results obtained. Remember, however, that past success
doesn't necessarily dictate future success because each case is unique. We recommend that you
hire a lawyer immediately to investigate, document and prepare your case. Your first
consultation is free at the Law Offices of Duane Lind.
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10400 Academy Road, N.E. Suite 140 Albuquerque, N.M. 87111 (map) T:505-292-6400 F:505-292-2795 E: duane@duanelindlaw.com