Albuquerque Passenger Injury Lawyer

Albuquerque Passenger Injury Attorney

Unfortunately, passenger injuries are often an afterthought after a car accident. However, being involved in a wreck when you have zero control over what’s happening can be traumatic. Injured passengers need protection if they’ve sustained injuries. If you were riding in a car and were hurt in a car wreck, it’s important to consult an Albuquerque passenger injury lawyer.

A knowledgeable Albuquerque personal injury lawyer from Berenson & Associates, PC, can protect your rights and maximize your compensation. We know that you might be recovering from your injury while also feeling overwhelmed with medical bills. We can discuss your legal options and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.

Is New Mexico Considered an At-Fault State?

New Mexico is considered an at-fault state for car accident claims, which means the at-fault driver is responsible for the accident and any injuries sustained. An attorney can demonstrate how the at-fault driver was the cause of your accident.

Of note, passengers are not often found responsible for causing accidents unless they somehow purposely distracted the vehicle driver and caused an accident. You can usually file a claim for your injuries if you were a passenger in an Albuquerque single-vehicle wreck.

It’s often awkward to file a claim if you’re a friend or relative of the driver of the car you were riding in, but you still deserve to be paid fairly for your injuries. You may feel better knowing that an injury claim is against your friend/relative’s insurance company and not them directly.

Are Injuries Common After a Vehicle Accident?

Across the U.S. in 2019, approximately 2,563 people were killed while riding in a vehicle as a passenger. Also, by 2021, there were 6,257 passengers killed in vehicles in 2021, with 53% riding in passenger cars.

In 2022, there were 5.2 million total injuries in the U.S. that led to medical consultations after motor-vehicle accidents. Since these medical visits can rapidly become very expensive, it’s important to consult an attorney to discuss your accident.

Should I Hire an Attorney for My Passenger Accident?

If you were injured as a motor vehicle passenger in Albuquerque, an attorney can protect your rights and provide extensive legal assistance with a claim. An attorney can:

• Navigate the complications of insurance claims.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Communicate with insurance companies on your behalf.
• File a claim to pursue fair compensation in the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court when necessary.
• Investigate the accident.
• Gather compelling evidence to support your claim.
• Determine who is at fault/the responsible party.
• Advocate for your interests.
• Explain your available legal options.
• Assess the value of your damages and claim.

Consulting an attorney is an important first step toward moving on from a passenger accident.

Berenson & Associates, PC – Knowledgeable Albuquerque Passenger Injury Lawyers

If you were riding in a car and were hurt because of someone else’s driving, an attorney can provide reliable legal assistance, tailored to your situation. Berenson & Associates, PC, can protect your legal rights.

Our office is alongside historic Route 66 in beautiful Downtown Albuquerque. I-40 and I-25 are just a few miles away, and we have convenient client parking.

Contact us to schedule an initial client consultation.