{"id":5059,"date":"2026-11-05T02:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T02:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-interstate-40-crash-lawyer-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T07:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T07:37:11","slug":"spinal-cord-injury-interstate-40-crash-lawyer-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-interstate-40-crash-lawyer-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinal Cord Injury I-40 Crash Albuquerque: How Claims Work"},"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-70 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-5058\" alt=\"Dented motorcycle parts, a scuffed helmet, and a torn jacket sit in evidence bins beside a crash diagram on a tablet.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-parts-a-scuffed-helmet-and-a-torn-jacket-s-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-parts-a-scuffed-helmet-and-a-torn-jacket-s-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-parts-a-scuffed-helmet-and-a-torn-jacket-s-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-parts-a-scuffed-helmet-and-a-torn-jacket-s-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-parts-a-scuffed-helmet-and-a-torn-jacket-s-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-parts-a-scuffed-helmet-and-a-torn-jacket-s-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<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)\">Albuquerque | I-40 Crash Injuries<\/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)\">Spinal Cord Injury After an I-40 Crash: How Claims Work<\/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 focuses on serious injury claims for people hurt in car and trucking crashes across New Mexico. Learn how the process generally works, then talk with our team about your situation.<\/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 a 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 a 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 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A spinal cord injury claim after an I-40 crash is a personal injury claim. It asks the people responsible for the crash to pay for the losses the injury caused. This page explains how these claims work in New Mexico, in plain language. It is written for the injured person and for the family members making decisions right now. Interstate 40 runs through Albuquerque, and crashes on it can be severe. The <a href=\"https:\/\/gps.unm.edu\/tru\">University of New Mexico Traffic Research Unit<\/a> publishes New Mexico crash data and annual traffic crash reports. For broader background, see our <a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/\">spinal cord injury overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Spinal Cord Injury Claim After an I-40 Crash Is<\/h2>\n<p>A spinal cord injury claim seeks compensation for harm caused by a crash that injured the spinal cord. The spinal cord has three layers of tissue for protection, and fluid cushions it against shock. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury page<\/a> explains that these layers and fluid protect it from injury.<\/p>\n<p>Where the injury sits matters. Nerves in the neck control the arms, hands, and diaphragm. Nerves in the lower back and hips control the legs and some organ functions. The injury level shapes the medical needs and the losses a claim may address.<\/p>\n<p>Highway crashes can cause these injuries. High speeds, rollovers, and collisions with large trucks can all put severe force on the spine. Each crash and each injury is different.<\/p>\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-works-at-a-desk-in-a-modern-home-off-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair works in a modern home office with exposed brick walls.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a Claim Can Recover and Who May Be Responsible<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek compensation for the losses the injury causes. Losses often include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past and future medical care, rehabilitation, and assistive equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More than one party may share responsibility. Possible parties include the negligent driver, the employer of a commercial driver, and the owner of a vehicle or equipment. A vehicle owner may face a <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/112\/html\/0112-01.html\">negligent entrustment<\/a> claim if it gave a driver the vehicle while knowing, or having reason to know, the driver was incompetent.<\/p>\n<p>Government entities can also be involved. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978 \u00a7 41-4-11<\/a>, the immunity granted under Section 41-4-4 NMSA 1978 is waived for certain claims arising from the negligence of public employees while acting within the scope of their duties during the construction, and in subsequent maintenance, of any bridge, culvert, highway, roadway, street, alley, sidewalk or parking area, but that waiver excludes damages caused by a defect in plan or design, a failure to construct or reconstruct, or a deviation from standard geometric design practices that meets the statute&#8217;s conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Several liability can limit what each defendant pays. New Mexico&#8217;s several-liability statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">Section 41-3A-1<\/a>, provides that when several liability applies, a defendant who shows that another person&#8217;s fault was a proximate cause of the plaintiff&#8217;s injury is responsible only for the share of the total damages award that matches the ratio of that defendant&#8217;s fault to the total fault assigned to everyone, including plaintiffs, defendants and people who are not parties to the case. Exceptions exist, and the facts of each crash decide which rule applies.<\/p>\n<p>A spouse or close family member may have a separate loss of consortium claim. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/pdf\/2017\/06\/19\/thompson_v._city_of_albuquerque_1.pdf\">Thompson v. City of Albuquerque<\/a>, that claim belongs to the family member, not the injured person.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines and Fault Rules to Know Early<\/h2>\n<p>New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence, so sharing some blame does not automatically end a claim. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/96\/html\/0682-01.html\">Scott v. Rizzo<\/a>, an injured plaintiff is no longer totally barred from recovery because of their own negligence. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-2218 NMRA<\/a> instruction, the jury sets each side&#8217;s percentage. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18483\/index.do\">UJI 13-2218 NMRA<\/a> instruction, where there is no apportionment of negligence among defendants or non-parties, the injured person&#8217;s total damages are reduced by the percentage of their own negligence.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines can be short, especially when a government entity may be responsible. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">Section 41-4-15<\/a> of New Mexico&#8217;s statutes forever bars a tort action against a governmental entity or a public employee unless it is filed within two years after the date of the occurrence resulting in loss, injury or death, except that a child under the full age of seven has until the child&#8217;s ninth birthday to file.<\/p>\n<p>Other claims have their own time limits. We can review which ones may apply to your crash.<\/p>\n<p>Early steps matter. Vehicle data, photos, and witness names can be harder to find later. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18569\/index.do\">Section 66-7-213<\/a> of New Mexico&#8217;s statutes provides that, except as that section otherwise allows, an accident report may not be used as evidence in any civil or criminal trial arising out of the accident. Insurance adjusters may call early. Bring questions about recorded statements and releases to us before you agree to anything.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free, confidential initial consultation, with no obligation to continue. Here is what usually follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> We review the crash and injury facts with you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather crash reports, photos, vehicle records, and witness information. In trucking crashes, federal rules require alcohol testing of surviving drivers as soon as practicable after certain crashes. If a test is not given within eight hours, the employer must stop trying. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>. The rule also does not require delaying necessary medical care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> Records of diagnosis, imaging, surgery, and rehabilitation form the core of the claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present the claim to insurers or other responsible parties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution is not reached, we can file suit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Serious injury claims often take longer than minor ones. The full extent of a spinal injury may not be known for some time. We explain each stage as it happens.<\/p>\n<h2>Medical Records and Symptoms That Can Appear Later<\/h2>\n<p>Complete medical records are the foundation of a spinal cord injury claim. Follow up with every provider. Tell them about every new symptom, even small ones.<\/p>\n<p>Injury level affects breathing. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury page<\/a>, an injury between C1 and C4 can stop breathing, because those nerves control the diaphragm. Emergency care matters from the first moment.<\/p>\n<p>Keep a simple log. Write down symptoms, appointments, missed work, and out-of-pocket costs. These notes help show how the injury changes daily life.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Contact El Gringo Law About Your I-40 Crash<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law handles car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. The firm has more than one lawyer and support staff. Our team works with clients throughout the case.<\/p>\n<p>Every case is different. This page describes the firm&#8217;s practice areas and its free initial consultation. It does not describe any outcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Spinal Cord Injury Claims After I-40 Crashes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. New Mexico uses pure comparative negligence, so your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do deadlines apply right away?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Claims against government entities are subject to short deadlines, including a two-year filing period.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member start the conversation?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A family member can contact us for the injured person and we will explain what information we need.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays for the first consultation?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some cases settle and some go to court. The path depends on the facts of each case.<\/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-woman-in-a-wheelchair-boards-an-accessibility-van-via-a-li-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair boarding an accessibility van with help from a driver via a lift.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If you are reading this during treatment, or while caring for someone hurt on I-40, you do not have to sort out the claim alone. Reach out for a free, confidential initial consultation, with no obligation to continue. You can call, send our <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>, or start a chat through our website at elgringolaw.com.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Josh Wood, El Gringo Law, elgringolaw.com.<\/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\">What the claim process can involve<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gathering the records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crash reports, photos, witness information, and medical records all help show how the crash happened and how the injury has affected your life.<\/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\">Connecting the injury to the crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinal cord injuries often need detailed medical documentation over time. We work to show how the injury relates to the collision.<\/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\">Identifying who may be responsible<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, a claim may involve the at-fault driver, a trucking company, or another party. Each case is reviewed on its own facts.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handling communications with insurers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters may contact you early. You can talk with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement or responding to an offer.<\/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 speak with an insurance company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance representatives are not on your side, even when they sound friendly. Consider speaking with a lawyer before you give a recorded statement, sign a release, or accept any offer.<\/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\">Common questions about these cases<\/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\">Is a free consultation really free?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue with our firm.<\/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\">Why do spinal cord injury cases take time?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious injuries often need ongoing medical care, and the full effects may take months to become clear. Your claim is shaped by that medical picture.<\/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\">Do I need to know who was at fault?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Gathering the facts about the crash is part of what we help with. Share what you remember, and we will look at the details together.<\/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\">What about crashes involving commercial trucks?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interstate crashes on I-40 can involve commercial vehicles, which may create additional sources of evidence. We review these details early in the process.<\/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 Josh Wood about your I-40 spinal cord injury claim<\/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\">Start 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\/\">Start Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-ladder-fall-property-albuquerque\/\">Spinal Cord Injury from a Ladder or Fall on Someone Else&#x27;s Property in Albuquerque | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-lawsuit-albuquerque\/\">Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit Filing in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-lawsuit-bernalillo-county\/\">Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit Bernalillo County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-albuquerque-free-consultation\/\">Free Consultation for Spinal Cord Injury Claims in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-interstate-25-albuquerque-area\/\">Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer for Rio Rancho and Sandoval County Crashes on I-25<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in an I-40 crash near Albuquerque? 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