Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New Mexico
When a car hits a person on foot, the injuries are often severe — and the insurance company still tries to blame the pedestrian. We handle New Mexico pedestrian accident claims so you can focus on recovering, not on fighting for what you're owed.
Were you hurt in a pedestrian accident?
Start with a quick, confidential case review — about two minutes, no cost, no obligation.
What to do after a pedestrian accident in New Mexico
If you were hit by a car while walking, the steps taken afterward matter. Call 911 so there is an official report and get medical care right away — pedestrian injuries are often serious, and some, like internal or head injuries, are not obvious at first. If you are able, photograph the scene, the vehicle, the crosswalk or signals, and your injuries, and get names and numbers for any witnesses. Be careful about giving a recorded statement to the driver's insurance company before you have spoken with an attorney, and keep everything — bills, photos, and every message with the insurer.
How we handle your New Mexico pedestrian accident claim
You focus on healing; we handle the rest. We gather the crash report, your medical records, and the evidence, deal with the driver's insurer so you don't have to, and build the strongest version of your claim before demanding a fair recovery. Drivers owe people on foot a high degree of care, and we hold them to it — while pushing back on the reflex to blame the pedestrian. Every pedestrian accident matter starts with a free, confidential review. Se habla español.
Why work with Woods Law Group
Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to pay you as little as possible, and they often argue the pedestrian 'came out of nowhere.' Having your own attorney levels the field. We take these cases on a contingency basis for clients we represent, which means no fee unless we recover for you. You get straight answers, real communication, and a firm that treats your recovery as the priority.
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Common pedestrian accident cases we handle in New Mexico
- Crosswalk Accidents
- Left Turn Pedestrian
- Backing Vehicle Accidents
- Unmarked Crosswalk Accidents
- Distracted Driver Accidents
- Hit And Run Pedestrian
- Jaywalking And Fault
- Child Pedestrian Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist Claims
- Settlement Value
Dealing with the insurance company
New Mexico deadlines and fault rules
In New Mexico, the deadline to file most pedestrian accident claims is generally three years from the date of the crash — longer than in many states — with a shorter notice deadline — often about 90 days — when a public entity is involved. New Mexico also follows a pure comparative-fault rule. The sooner we review your case, the more we can do.
- Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)
- Comparative fault in New Mexico
- Claims against a government agency
- Evidence that builds your claim
New Mexico injury law: deadlines, fault and caps
New Mexico injury law gives families a longer window and some distinctive rules.
- Filing deadline: New Mexico gives you longer than most states — generally three years from the injury — with a 90-day notice deadline when a government entity is involved.
- Fault: New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence, so sharing some of the blame reduces your recovery rather than ending your claim.
- Damage caps: An ordinary New Mexico injury case is not capped; medical-malpractice and government claims have their own separate limits.
- Multiple defendants: New Mexico generally applies several liability, with some exceptions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim in New Mexico?
Deadlines vary by state and by who is involved, and they can be short — especially if a government vehicle or dangerous crosswalk was involved. Because a missed deadline can end a claim entirely, the safest step is a free review right away.
The driver says I stepped out in front of them. Does that end my claim?
Not necessarily. Drivers owe pedestrians a high degree of care, and insurers routinely claim a pedestrian 'came out of nowhere.' That assertion has to be proven, and even if you were partly at fault, you may still recover under a comparative-fault rule.
How much is my New Mexico pedestrian accident case worth?
It depends on your injuries, your medical treatment, lost income, and other factors — and it is exactly what our attorney evaluates for free. Pedestrian injuries are often severe, which can affect value, but we will not quote a number sight unseen.
How much does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost?
We handle pedestrian accident claims on a contingency basis for cases we take, which means no fee unless we recover for you, and the initial review is always free. Cost should never stop you from finding out where you stand.
Ready to find out where you stand?
The case review takes about two minutes. It's free and confidential, with no obligation.