{"id":1623,"date":"2026-10-29T03:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T03:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/trucking-company-liability-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T12:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:40:08","slug":"trucking-company-liability-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/trucking-company-liability-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Trucking Company Liability Lawyer, Albuquerque"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1622\" alt=\"A commercial tractor-trailer parked in a fenced impound yard at dawn, with evidence tape on its cab door and a DOT inspection form on a clipboard.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-commercial-tractor-trailer-parked-in-a-fenced-impound-yard-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-commercial-tractor-trailer-parked-in-a-fenced-impound-yard-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-commercial-tractor-trailer-parked-in-a-fenced-impound-yard-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-commercial-tractor-trailer-parked-in-a-fenced-impound-yard-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-commercial-tractor-trailer-parked-in-a-fenced-impound-yard-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-commercial-tractor-trailer-parked-in-a-fenced-impound-yard-photo-3.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trucking Accidents | Albuquerque, New Mexico<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Trucking Crash? Hold the Company Accountable.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">El Gringo Law represents people injured in collisions with commercial trucks in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County and across New Mexico. Start with a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Request Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A trucking company can be held responsible after a crash, not only the driver. In New Mexico, that can include claims based on the company&#8217;s own decisions, such as how it hired, trained, supervised, or dispatched a driver. If you are looking for a trucking company liability lawyer in Albuquerque, here is how these claims work and what to expect.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Trucking Company Liability Claim Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A trucking company liability claim is a personal injury claim against the company that operates the truck, not just the person who drove it. It can apply to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers hurt in a semi-truck crash<\/li>\n<li>Passengers in a car or vehicle hit by a commercial truck<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians and motorcyclists struck by a truck<\/li>\n<li>Families pursuing a wrongful death claim after a fatal truck crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Trucks are often run by companies that make decisions about routes, schedules, maintenance, and hiring. Those decisions can affect safety. That is why liability can reach beyond the person behind the wheel.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a semi-truck crash has left you or a loved one with injuries and an insurer&#x27;s questions, you may have a claim, and our team can talk it through with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/green-kenworth-semi-truck-parked-outdoors-on-a-sunny-day-sho-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Green Kenworth truck parked outdoors under bright sunshine, showing its classic design.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Several parties may share responsibility, depending on the facts. The motor carrier and the driver are the most common. In some cases, a cargo loader, a vehicle maintenance contractor, or an equipment maker may also be involved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vicarious liability.<\/strong> A company can answer for a driver&#8217;s negligence when the driver was working for it. For this to apply, the driver must have been acting within the scope of the job, as <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">New Mexico&#8217;s jury instruction on negligent hiring<\/a> explains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Direct negligence.<\/strong> A company can also be liable for its own fault. Then, whether the company failed to use ordinary care and whether that failure caused the injury.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of claim does not require the driver to be on the job at the time of the crash. Negligent hiring, supervision, and retention claims can reach a company&#8217;s decisions before the crash even happened.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can Be Pursued Against a Trucking Company<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek compensation for the losses the crash caused. The value depends on the injuries, the proof of fault, and the losses. There is no set amount for a truck crash claim.<\/p>\n<p>For a wrongful death claim, the action is brought by the personal representative of the person who died. The jury may consider the pecuniary injury the death caused to the surviving party entitled to the judgment.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence that may matter, depending on the facts, includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electronic logging and hours-of-service records<\/li>\n<li>Driver qualification files<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance and inspection records<\/li>\n<li>Onboard camera footage<\/li>\n<li>Bills of lading and cargo records<\/li>\n<li>Crash reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal driving-time rules are one place to look. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>, a driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle may drive a total of 11 hours during the 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico uses comparative negligence. That means an injured person&#8217;s own share of fault lowers the damages but does not block recovery. Under New Mexico&#8217;s several liability rules, a defendant generally pays only its own share of fault. Some situations, such as one person being vicariously liable for another, still carry joint liability.<\/p>\n<h2>When a Trucking Insurer Denies or Delays Responsibility<\/h2>\n<p>An insurer&#8217;s denial does not decide who is at fault. Fault is decided on the evidence, and a court can decide it if the claim is not resolved.<\/p>\n<p>In New Mexico, a claim that an insurer mishandled a settlement generally waits. It generally waits until the underlying negligence case ends with a court finding that the insured was at fault.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18562\/index.do\">unfair claims practices statute<\/a> lists conduct such as not attempting in good faith to make prompt, fair settlements when liability is reasonably clear. The conduct must occur often enough to show a general business practice.<\/p>\n<p>Early steps that help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get medical care and keep every record<\/li>\n<li>Keep photos, notes about the crash, and phone data<\/li>\n<li>Talk through your situation before signing releases or giving recorded statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lawyer can send a preservation letter asking the carrier to keep logs, dispatch records, maintenance files, and video. Some records have set retention periods, so early requests matter. Federal rules require carriers to keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.3\">inspection and maintenance records<\/a> for a set period.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a consultation where the facts of the crash are reviewed. From there, the work usually moves through four stages.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> We go over how the crash happened, the injuries, and any insurer contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence.<\/strong> We request trucking company records and send preservation letters early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentation.<\/strong> We collect medical records, bills, and wage information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and resolution.<\/strong> We present the claim to the insurer. If it is not resolved fairly, a lawsuit lets a court decide.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters. New Mexico requires that a <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">wrongful death action<\/a> be brought within three years after the cause of action accrues, which is the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA<\/a> 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2 &#8212; three years from the date of death). Filing deadlines also apply to injury claims and can vary by case, so early review matters.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With El Gringo Law on a Trucking Company Claim<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law handles car accidents, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death matters. Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>Our team aims to explain each step in plain language. We focus on the records a trucking company often controls, such as logs, dispatch files, and maintenance history.<\/p>\n<p>Clients in Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Santa Fe, and other New Mexico communities can reach us by phone, through the website, or by chat.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Company Liability<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What can you sue a trucking company for?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can bring a claim for the company&#8217;s own negligence, such as unsafe hiring or supervision. You can also bring a claim for a driver&#8217;s negligence while working for the company.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the trucking insurance company refuses to take liability?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your medical records and crash notes. Then contact El Gringo Law to review the denial and your options, including a lawsuit.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you recommend a trucking company liability lawyer in Albuquerque?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Gringo Law serves clients in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. You can reach our team at elgringolaw.com.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much are most truck accident settlements?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no set amount. Value depends on the injuries, the proof of fault, and the losses.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. New Mexico uses comparative negligence, so partial fault lowers recovery but does not block it.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-mechanic-in-gloves-works-under-the-hood-of-a-red-truck-in-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanic in gloves working under the hood of a red truck in a dimly lit garage.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Josh Wood About Your Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If you are researching after a semi-truck crash, you do not have to sort out fault alone. You may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, or an insurer, and you may be looking out for a family member too.<\/p>\n<p>Your first step is a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue. Josh Wood, the responsible lawyer for this page, can review the crash with you. Contact El Gringo Law at <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">elgringolaw.com\/contact<\/a> to submit a form, call, or start a chat.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Trucking insurers move quickly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortly after a truck crash, a trucking company&#x27;s insurer may contact you, ask for a recorded statement, or send papers to sign. Speak with a lawyer before you agree to anything. Keep your medical records, photos and crash notes.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk With Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Who Can Be Responsible in a Trucking Crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Trucking Company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim may address the company&#x27;s own negligence, such as unsafe hiring, inadequate training or poor supervision of its drivers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Driver<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim may also address a driver&#x27;s negligence while working for the company, including fatigue, distraction or unsafe driving.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Parties<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, other companies or parties connected to the truck or its cargo may also be part of a claim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened in a confidential conversation. The consultation is free and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful Review of the Facts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the crash report, medical records and the trucking company&#x27;s role, so your claim reflects the full picture.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lawyers Focused on Injury Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers focus on car, truck and serious injury cases, including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respect for Your Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We keep you informed and answer your questions in plain language while you focus on your health and family.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With El Gringo Law About Your Trucking Crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Submit a Contact Form or Start a Chat<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Submit a Contact Form or Start a Chat<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/\">Trucking Accidents in New Mexico: What Injured People Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/pedestrian-hit-by-truck-albuquerque\/\">Pedestrian Hit by a Truck in Albuquerque: Lawyer Help | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/what-are-the-leading-causes-of-crashes-in-new-mexico\/\">What are the leading causes of crashes in New Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/who-pays-if-semi-truck-hits-me-new-mexico\/\">Who Pays If a Semi Truck Hits Me in New Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/wrongful-death-truck-accident-albuquerque\/\">Wrongful Death in a Truck Crash in Albuquerque: Family Claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/best-trucking-accidents-lawyer-near-me\/\">Best Trucking Accidents Lawyer Near Me<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/trucking-accidents-new-mexico\/bus-crash-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Bus Crash Lawyer in Albuquerque for Passengers and Pedestrians<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who can be held liable after a New Mexico semi-truck crash, including the trucking company. 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