Roswell Car Accident Lawyer
Injured in a auto crash in Roswell? New Mexico gives you 3 yrs to file — and the insurance company is already building its case. Let’s build yours first.
Car Accident Lawyer in Roswell, NM
No recovery, no fee. Free consultation. If a car accident in Roswell left you with injuries, medical bills, or lost wages, you have a right to full compensation from the at-fault party and their insurer. We handle the fight so you can handle recovery.
Why car accident cases in Roswell need a local lawyer
The US-285 and US-70 interchange on Main Street carries heavy oil-field truck traffic day and night, and the US-380 corridor east toward Tatum sees fatal head-on crashes nearly every year Open-range cattle zones on US-70 between Roswell and Ruidoso and on US-380 east of town cause severe animal-strike collisions, especially at dusk
Major trauma cases in Roswell route to Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (Level IV). Responding law enforcement is typically Roswell Police Department and Chaves County Sheriff’s Office. Civil claims are filed in the Fifth Judicial District at Fifth Judicial District Court in Roswell. Knowing how each of these institutions handles documentation, evidence preservation, and scheduling is part of what local experience gives you.
New Mexico law that controls your case
Statute of limitations
New Mexico’s statute of limitations for personal injury is three years from the date of the crash under NMSA 37-1-8. Wrongful death is three years under NMSA 41-2-2. Government claims require a 90-day notice under the Tort Claims Act (NMSA 41-4-16).
Comparative fault
New Mexico follows pure comparative fault under Scott v. Rizzo (1981). You can recover even if you were 99 percent at fault, with damages reduced by your fault percentage. The insurer’s fault assessment is negotiable.
What you can recover
Past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment, property damage, and in qualifying cases punitive damages. No statutory cap for most personal-injury cases.
Insurance coverage and policy stacking
New Mexico minimum liability is 25/50/10 (NMSA 66-5-215). UM/UIM must be offered; declination requires written rejection (NMSA 66-5-301). Stacking is permitted in many policies.
What to do in the first week after a car accident in Roswell
- Get medical evaluation even if you feel fine. Concussions and soft-tissue injuries often surface hours or days later.
- Preserve evidence: photos of the scene, vehicles, property, and injuries; witness contact info; and a written timeline while memory is fresh.
- Report as required: police for a crash, property owner for a fall, county animal control for a bite.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the at-fault party’s insurer. You are not required to, and it almost always hurts your case.
- Do not post about the incident on social media. Insurers surveil public posts.
- Call a New Mexico personal injury lawyer before the at-fault insurer gets to you.
How contingency fee works
Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, paid only if we win. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. The initial consultation is free. Case costs (filing fees, medical records, experts) are advanced by the firm and reimbursed from the settlement, not out of your pocket. A contingency fee aligns our interest with yours: we get paid when you get paid.
Nearby car accident lawyers in NM
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Other practice areas in Roswell
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- Wrongful Death Lawyer in Roswell
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- Car Accident (statewide overview)
Crash data: Roswell, 2024
The following crash statistics are reported by the state for Roswell in 2024. They set the backdrop for any personal injury claim in this jurisdiction.
| Total reportable crashes | 784 |
| Injury crashes | 234 |
| Fatal crashes | 8 |
| People killed | 8 |
| People injured | 333 |
Source: University of New Mexico Geospatial and Population Studies, NM Traffic Crash Annual Report 2024 (gps.unm.edu/tru)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in New Mexico?
New Mexico’s statute of limitations for personal injury is three years from the date of the crash under NMSA 37-1-8. Wrongful death is three years under NMSA 41-2-2. Government claims require a 90-day notice under the Tort Claims Act (NMSA 41-4-16).
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
New Mexico follows pure comparative fault under Scott v. Rizzo (1981). You can recover even if you were 99 percent at fault, with damages reduced by your fault percentage. The insurer’s fault assessment is negotiable.
What’s my case worth?
Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment, and in qualifying cases punitive damages. No statutory cap for most personal-injury cases.
What does it cost to hire a Roswell car accident lawyer?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency: no recovery, no fee. The consultation is free. Case costs (records, experts, filing fees) are advanced by the firm and reimbursed from the settlement.
Talk to a New Mexico car accident lawyer now
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Call or submit a case form and we will respond within one business day.
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