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Truck Accidents
Our experienced legal team will fight to make sure you get the compensation and justice that you deserve. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
505-900-3559
New Mexico Truck Accident Attorney
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, posing a serious risk of injury when it collides with any other type of vehicle. Even though commercial trucks are heavily regulation, there are approximately half a million truck accidents every year, resulting in as many as 5,000 deaths. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a commercial trucking accident, Buchanan Law can help.
At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we have more than two decades of experience and handles all sorts of personal injury claims, including cases involving large commercial trucks. Attorney Deena Buchanan is a seasoned trial lawyer who has handled several personal injury claims involving potential seven-figure damage awards, including wrongful death actions. She’s earned accolades from colleagues, clients and judges for her ability to remain calm and composed in any situation.
Deena understands the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and utilizes the best experts in trucking industry standards, accident reconstruction and engineering, human factors, and biomechanics that she can find for each case. She knows how trucker fatigue, drug use, roadway failure, and driver inattention can destroy a family in seconds. She has dedicated several years to learning how the trucking industry works so she knows what questions to ask and how to maximize the impact of each case she takes.
Attorney Buchanan is a personal injury victim herself, so she knows the ways an accident can change your life. She’s also been a defense lawyer in personal injury cases, and can anticipate the tactics and strategies insurance companies use to contest personal injury claims.
At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we have a physical office in Albuquerque, but will meet with you in person anywhere in New Mexico. Though Deena has helped resolve legal disputes in more than 20 states, we focus our personal injury practice in New Mexico. We have a thorough understanding of the laws and courts in the Land of Enchantment, in addition to the ways judges oversee personal injury claims.
We take an individualized approach to every personal injury claim, taking the time to learn the specific facts and circumstances of your case, so that we can tailor our counsel to get the results you want.
We provide a free initial consultation to most individuals with a potential personal injury claim. For a private meeting, call Buchanan Law at 505-900-3559 or contact our office to set up an appointment.
Our Representation in Commercial Trucking Accident Cases
When you hire us to protect your rights after an accident involving a commercial truck, we’ll carefully investigate the facts and circumstances, so that we can determine the causes of the crash. We’ll visit the scene of the accident, if necessary, and will work with expert witnesses, when appropriate to reconstruct the accident, establish the extent of your injuries, and calculate the full amount of compensation you’ll need for current and future losses.
We will help you seek full and fair compensation for all your losses, including wages and income, loss of enjoyment of life, physical pain and suffering, unreimbursed medical expenses, and loss of consortium or companionship. We litigate truck accident claims involving all types of injury or loss, including sprains, strains and soft-tissue trauma, as well as brain and spinal cord injury, burns, broken bones, paralysis, amputation and loss of limb, permanent scarring and disfigurement, and other serious and catastrophic injury claims. We also represent surviving family members is wrongful death claims.
Contact a Proven New Mexico Truck Crash Attorney
In the aftermath of a commercial trucking crash, you want the skill, knowledge, experience and resources of Buchanan Law Firm, LLC. To schedule a meeting, contact us by e-mail or call our offices at 505-900-3559. Evening and weekend appointments are available, if necessary.
We represent truck crash victims on a contingency basis. We won’t bill you any attorney fees unless you recover compensation for your losses.
My Promise to You
We Prepare Each Case for Trial
We prep every case as if it will be going to trial. There is no better way to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve than to be ready to fight for you and exhaust all legal remedies. Some firms shy away from trial, we embrace it.
This is a Team Effort
We recognize that every legal matter is different. We’ll listen carefully to learn the details of your situation, as well as your goals. We’ll keep you involved and informed at all times, making certain you know where you stand, what your options are, and your likelihood of success.
We Will Be Straight With You
Whether it is about the value of your case, or how good or bad the evidence is, we will tell it to you straight. We want to help you make the best decisions about your case by giving you the information you need.
Notable Case Results
We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.
$11.6 Million
Hospital Negligence
Hospital negligence resulted in catastrophic injury. This was a case involving a patient who entered the hospital for routine observation but left the hospital with catastrophic and permanent injuries due to neglect and improper treatment. This case involved extensive expert testimony on all aspects of the client’s care, both by hospital administration, hospital employees, and contractors who were involved in her treatment.
$8 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck negligence caused wrongful death. This case involved a semi-truck driver who was intoxicated on illegal substances and killed our client. The key to this case was both aggressive discovery work, and understanding the trucking laws that regulate truck drivers and motor carriers, so we could prove how reckless it was to put the driver on the road that day.
$3.5 Million
Semi Truck Catastrophic Injury
Semi-truck negligence caused catastrophic injury. This case involved a semi-truck driver who lost control of his vehicle in a high-traffic area, causing devastating injuries to our client. We were able to reconstruct every step of the events leading up to the crash that day to piece together why this happened, using sophisticated experts in reconstruction engineering.
$3.0 Million
Semi Truck & Corporate Negligence
Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused wrongful death. Our client died as a result of the defendant’s negligence in parking a commercial vehicle. The key to this case was understanding trucking regulations and local ordinances at play to show how the situation should have been handled safely.
$1 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death
Semi-truck causing wrongful death. This sad case involved the tragic death of our clients when a semi-driver was high on illegal substances. The key to this case was working closely with law enforcement and our reconstruction expert to identify all of the assets we could recover for these clients so that they could be as fully compensated as possible.
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We're ready to fight for you. We're ready to be your ally and we are ready to begin right now. Don't waste another day, contact our law office today.
We understand that serious injuries do not happen only during normal business hours which is why we are always available to help if you have been injured. Our team is available around the clock to take your call and provide the support that you need.