{"id":3030,"date":"2026-11-02T05:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T05:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-accident-lawyer-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:57:52","slug":"catastrophic-accident-lawyer-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-accident-lawyer-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Catastrophic Injury Claims | El Gringo Law"},"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-3028\" alt=\"An engineer in a high-visibility vest uses a handheld laser scanner on a crushed highway guardrail beside orange cones on a rural two-lane road.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/an-engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-photo-1.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<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)\">A catastrophic injury changes everything. You don&#x27;t have to face it alone.<\/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 New Mexicans with life-altering injuries from car and truck crashes, dangerous property conditions, and other harm. 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 November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Albuquerque Catastrophic Accident Lawyer | El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for help after a catastrophic accident? This page explains what counts as a catastrophic injury, which incidents El Gringo Law handles, and how a claim moves forward. A catastrophic injury is harm that lasts, may be permanent, or needs long-term care. El Gringo Law represents people across New Mexico and families who have lost a loved one.<\/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 crash left you or a family member with a lasting injury, our team can review what happened and talk through your options 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\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-boards-an-accessibility-van-via-a-li-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair boarding an accessibility van via a side lift, with a driver assisting.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Counts as a Catastrophic Accident Injury?<\/h2>\n<p>A catastrophic injury is serious harm that lasts, may be permanent, or requires long-term medical care. It often changes how a person lives, works, and cares for family.<\/p>\n<p>Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spinal cord injuries<\/strong> that affect movement or feeling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amputations<\/strong>, including the loss of a limb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burn injuries<\/strong> that need repeated surgery or long rehabilitation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other catastrophic injuries<\/strong> that leave lasting limits on daily life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The label matters less than the effect. Two people with the same type of injury can have very different recoveries, so each claim is reviewed on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for two groups. The first is people hurt in a crash or incident in New Mexico. The second is families of someone who died because of another party&#8217;s wrongful act.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Accidents Does El Gringo Law Handle?<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law handles car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, and wrongful death claims. Our practice areas also include sexual assault matters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car accidents.<\/strong> Collisions that cause spinal, limb, or burn injuries are a core part of this work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trucking accidents.<\/strong> Crashes with commercial trucks often involve more records and more parties. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.3<\/a>, a driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty, may not drive after 14 consecutive hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty, and may drive a total of 11 hours during that period. Those driver logs can be important evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premises liability.<\/strong> Injuries caused by unsafe conditions on property.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negligent security.<\/strong> Injuries linked to inadequate security on a property.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death.<\/strong> Claims brought for families after a death caused by another&#8217;s wrongful act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Car cases can also involve the vehicle&#8217;s owner. New Mexico recognizes negligent entrustment when an owner lends a vehicle to a driver it knew or should have known was incompetent, and that incompetence caused the harm (<a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/112\/html\/0112-01.html\">DeMatteo v. Simon<\/a>). A crash may fit more than one category. For broader background, read our catastrophic injuries overview.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does a Catastrophic Injury Claim Work?<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves from a first consultation to investigation, proof of fault and injury, and then settlement talks or a lawsuit. Here is what to expect.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You describe what happened and the injuries you have. If you were the driver, New Mexico law requires immediate notice to police, or to the county sheriff or State Police outside a city, after a crash causing bodily injury or $500 or more in property damage (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 66-7-206<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather police reports, photos, witness statements, and records such as vehicle data or trucking logs. Early preservation matters because some records can be lost over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establishing fault.<\/strong> New Mexico negligence claims generally require a duty, a breach of that duty, and a breach that is a proximate cause of the harm (<a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a>). A proximate cause produces the injury in a natural, continuous sequence. It need not be the only cause.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical proof.<\/strong> Medical records and provider opinions show the injury, its treatment, and its expected course. Timelines depend on the facts, so the consultation covers what to expect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> Many claims are discussed with insurers first. If talks do not resolve the claim, a lawsuit may follow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What Losses Can a Catastrophic Injury Claim Address?<\/h2>\n<p>A catastrophic injury claim can seek money for the losses the injury causes. These often include medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical care.<\/strong> Past and future treatment, rehabilitation, and adaptive equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income.<\/strong> Wages lost now and reduced ability to earn later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and loss of enjoyment.<\/strong> Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, judged case by case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family claims.<\/strong> A spouse may have a separate loss of consortium claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a wrongful death case, the action is brought by the deceased person&#8217;s personal representative. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>, the jury in a wrongful death action may give compensatory and exemplary damages that it deems fair and just, taking into consideration the pecuniary injury resulting from the death to the surviving party entitled to the judgment, and also having regard to the mitigating or aggravating circumstances attending the wrongful act, neglect or default. The proceeds are not liable for the deceased person&#8217;s debts, provided the decedent has left a spouse, child, father, mother, brother, sister or child or children of the deceased child.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost to start.<\/strong> Our initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With El Gringo Law?<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law is a New Mexico personal injury firm. Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Licensing.<\/strong> Josh Wood is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team.<\/strong> Our lawyers work with support staff who help with scheduling, records, and client messages. Support staff are not lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where we work.<\/strong> We represent people injured across New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Taos, and Farmington.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice focus.<\/strong> Our work centers on the practice areas listed on this page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case is different, and no lawyer can predict how yours will end. During the consultation, you can ask how we would approach your facts before you decide anything.<\/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>What Do People Ask About Catastrophic Accident Claims?<\/h2>\n<p>Most readers ask about deadlines, shared fault, and insurers. Short answers follow.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>, an action for an injury to the person or reputation of any person must be brought within three years. For wrongful death, the three years run from the date of death under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978 \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>. Some claims follow different rules, so ask early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA \u00a7 41-3A-1<\/a>, in a cause of action to which comparative fault applies, joint and several liability is abolished except as otherwise provided, and the liability of defendants is several, subject to the exceptions listed in Subsection C. Exceptions apply in some cases.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can an insurer ask for a recorded statement?<\/summary><p>An insurer may ask you about the crash. You can talk with our team before you respond.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my case go to trial?<\/summary><p>Some claims settle, and others go to court. Each case follows its own path.<\/p><\/details>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-modified-minivan-with-its-side-ramp-lowered-in-a-suburban-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A modified minivan with its side ramp lowered in a suburban driveway at golden hour, a folded wheelchair in the cargo area, and a bicycle by the\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Next Step<\/h2>\n<p>If a car, truck, or property incident left you or a family member with a spinal, limb, or burn injury, or a death, reach out now while records and evidence are still available. Send a message through our <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>, or start a chat on our website. Tell us where and when the incident happened and what injuries you have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Josh Wood, El Gringo Law\n<strong>Website:<\/strong><\/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 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 can help<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We fight for your future<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious injuries can affect work, family, and daily life for years. We focus on the full picture, including medical needs, lost income, and long-term care.<\/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\">Our team works with you directly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers and staff keep you informed at every step and answer your questions in plain language.<\/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\">We advance litigation costs<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm can advance court costs and litigation expenses, which are repaid only from a recovery. Ask us how this works in your case.<\/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\">We understand what is at stake<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catastrophic injuries affect your body, your finances, and the people who depend on you. We take the time to understand your situation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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\">Before you talk to an insurance company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some serious injuries and their effects appear days or weeks after a crash. Get medical care right away, and do not sign any release or recorded statement without speaking to a lawyer first.<\/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 us before you sign<\/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 us before you sign<\/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\">Injuries we handle<\/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\"><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\">Spinal cord injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries that can cause paralysis or loss of function, requiring ongoing medical care, equipment, and home modifications.<\/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\">Amputations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The loss of a limb affects mobility, work, and independence, and often requires prosthetics and long-term rehabilitation.<\/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\">Burn injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Severe burns can involve surgery, skin grafts, scarring, and extended treatment, with lasting physical and emotional effects.<\/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 catastrophic injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious harm from crashes, trucking accidents, premises liability, or negligent security that changes how you live and work.<\/p><\/div><\/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 a New Mexico lawyer about your catastrophic injury claim. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Call or submit a contact form today<\/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\/\">Call or submit a contact form today<\/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\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/\">Catastrophic Injuries in New Mexico: Costs, Claims, and Your Next Steps | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injury-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Albuquerque | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-brain-injury-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Catastrophic Brain Injury Lawyer in Albuquerque | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injury-family-claims-albuquerque\/\">Catastrophic Injury Lawyer for Families in Albuquerque | 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\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-brain-injury-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Catastrophic Brain Injury Lawyer in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injuries-construction-site-albuquerque\/\">Construction Site Accident Injury Lawyer in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injuries-underinsured-motorist-albuquerque\/\">Underinsured Motorist Claims for Catastrophic Injuries in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injury-consultation-rio-rancho-sandoval-county\/\">Catastrophic Injury Consultation for Rio Rancho and Sandoval County Residents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injury-evidence-new-mexico\/\">What Evidence Should I Preserve After a Catastrophic Crash in New Mexico?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Serious car, truck, or premises injuries? 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