When you end up badly injured through no fault of your own, you may feel frustration, anxiety, and even anger over your injuries and the associated financial costs (perhaps including an inability to return to work). It can be entirely overwhelming to face such an uncertain future.
This is a time when you could benefit from speaking to an Alamogordo, NM personal injury lawyer from Harmonson Law Firm. There are many different issues to consider following a serious accident and consulting an experienced, compassionate advocate who can guide you through the process almost guarantees a more positive outcome.
The comprehensive knowledge of personal injury law that attorneys Clark Harmonson and Hadley Huchton bring to the table is unparalleled. Our first order of business is always to ensure that your medical needs are properly taken care of. We have relationships with medical providers across the El Paso and Las Cruces areas. Next, we will work to secure a fair settlement for your injuries that fully covers all of your damages.
What Damages Might You Be Entitled to Receive for Your Injuries?
While your exact damages will depend on the circumstances surrounding your accident as well as the extent of your injuries, most people with serious injuries stemming from another’s negligence are entitled to the following damages:
- Medical expenses (current and future) that are the result of the injuries from your accident. These medical expenses can include ambulance costs, hospital expenses, physician expenses, the cost of prescription drugs, surgical costs, rehabilitative therapy costs, and any assistive devices needed as a result of your injuries.
- Current lost wages for any time that you miss work due to your injuries.
- Future lost wages will estimate how long you will be unable to work as a result of your injuries. If you are injured so severely that you may never be able to return to the work you did before your accident, your attorney will calculate future lost wages based on your age, profession, education, and the number of people who depended on your wages.
- Pain and suffering damages cover actual physical pain resulting from your injuries, as well as emotional pain and trauma. Many injuries—like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and burn injuries—can leave victims dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.
- Punitive damages are rare because they require that the person who caused your accident had gross negligence or intent to harm. In most cases, those who cause accidents are careless but are not deliberately trying to hurt another person.
A knowledgeable Alamogordo, NM personal injury lawyer from Harmonson Law Firm can accurately calculate your damages and then will work aggressively to ensure that the negligent party’s insurer pays the full amount.
What Types of Personal Injury Does the Harmonson Law Firm Accept?
The Harmonson Law Firm excels in handling severe or catastrophic personal injury claims. Suppose a severe trucking accident causes you catastrophic injuries. It takes exceptional knowledge and experience to handle these severe personal injuries which are considered “high stakes” for our clients as well as for the trucking company and their insurance company. We leave no stone unturned and will hire an accident reconstructionist, engineer, safety experts, rehabilitation specialists, vocational specialists, and life care planners to fully quantify the damages that you have suffered. This team approach makes it much more likely that you will receive the maximum compensation for your severe or catastrophic injuries. The Harmonson Law Firm handles the following types of cases:
- Car accidents range from minor bump-ins to more serious accidents with severe injuries. Car accidents that involve multiple vehicles are more likely to result in severe injuries for those involved. They are also more complex, as multi-vehicle accidents require dealing with multiple insurance companies and gathering evidence to definitively prove fault. This makes it essential to speak with a highly experienced Alamogordo, NM personal injury lawyer from Harmonson Law Firm.
- Rideshare accidents can be much more complex than a two-car collision because liability can be more difficult to prove. Rideshare drivers must carry the minimum insurance required in their state, however, if the injuries and damages exceed the driver’s insurance limits (assuming the accident is the rideshare driver’s fault), then companies like Uber and Lyft also have insurance that, in theory, will cover the remaining damages.
- Bus accidents are thankfully fairly rare, but when they do occur, passengers can be seriously injured. If the accident involves a city bus, then the rules for personal injury lawsuits are somewhat different, as you have a much shorter amount of time to file a claim against a government entity.
- Semi-truck accidents are among the deadliest auto accidents, often resulting in death or catastrophic injury to those in the smaller vehicle. The sheer size disparity between an 80,000-pound fully loaded truck and a 3,500-pound passenger vehicle almost guarantees that those in the smaller vehicle will suffer severe injuries. Semi-trucks may also be carrying hazardous materials which can compound injuries. Accidents involving semi-trucks can also involve more than one liable party, which makes these cases even more complex. The truck driver, the trucking company, the loading company, maintenance company, or the manufacturer of defective truck parts could all be partially liable for the accident.
- Motorcycle accidents, like truck accidents, often result in severe injuries to the motorcyclist, who has virtually no protection other than a helmet. Traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries are common among motorcyclists. These injuries can result in lifelong financial and medical issues, an inability to work, and can even cause changes in the victim’s personality.
- Medical malpractice claims generally require a lawsuit and discovery. Medical malpractice attorneys must be ready, willing, and able to go the distance with hospitals, medical professionals, and their insurers and lawyers. Medical malpractice cases are difficult and expensive, so the attorneys at Harmonson Law Firm are selective about the medical malpractice cases we take. Our attorneys have secured excellent results for our clients who were injured as a result of medical malpractice. Harmonson Law Firm is small but mighty; we take care of our clients on a very personal level, yet we are experienced and knowledgeable, and have access to the same level of resources as you would find in larger firms.
- Personal injuries—Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents are certainly the most common type of accidents caused by negligence. There are, however, other types of personal injuries that can be the result of negligence, causing severe or catastrophic injuries.
- Catastrophic injuries are those that occur suddenly, usually as the result of an accident, causing severe physical damage to the body. Most catastrophic injuries are permanent, meaning that a full recovery is not possible and the injuries have life-changing consequences. Some of the most common types of catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injury, hearing or vision loss, amputation, spinal cord damage that results in paralysis, facial injuries that result in deformity, severe organ damage, serious burns, or occupational illnesses like mesothelioma.
- Wrongful death often results from a catastrophic injury from an auto accident or medical malpractice. The personal representative, spouse, or next of kin of the decedent can file a wrongful death claim for damages that may include medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, loss of consortium, and loss of guidance and care.
- Premises liability claims are the result of a known hazard on a property that the owner has failed to remedy. Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability claims.
- Dog bites happen in an instant, and can cause severe injury, particularly for small children who are often bitten in the face.
- Pedestrian accidents are usually severe because a pedestrian has absolutely no protection when they are hit by a vehicle. Drivers must be vigilant and watch for pedestrians, even outside of designated crosswalks.
- Bicycle accidents, like pedestrian and motorcycle accidents, often leave victims with severe, life-altering injuries. When a 3,500-pound vehicle strikes a bicyclist (even if the bicyclist is wearing a helmet), broken limbs are likely, perhaps resulting in amputation, spinal cord injuries, and internal organ damage.
- Workplace injuries generally fall under workers’ compensation laws unless the hazard that caused the injury was willful on the part of management or the owner. Even if you were injured on the job, talk to a lawyer about your rights and about other third parties who may be at fault in causing your accident.
How to Choose the Best Alamogordo, NM Personal Injury Lawyer for You
Personal injury cases can be emotional and tough, so seeking an Alamogordo, NM personal injury lawyer to represent you is an important decision. When you choose Harmonson Law Firm, you have chosen a law firm that is dedicated to helping you get through this difficult time in the very best way possible. Our goal is to help you and your family get through the process with dignity and peace of mind, while ensuring that the insurance company pays a full and fair settlement. The qualifications of our attorneys are exemplary, and our experience places us head and shoulders above the competition.
Helping Good People Injured in Bad Accidents—How an Alamogordo, NM Personal Injury Lawyer From the Harmonson Law Firm Can Help
The Harmonson Law Firm motto is “We help good people who have been injured in bad accidents get the treatment and money they deserve.” Attorneys Clark Harmonson and Hadley Huchton are very “hands-on” from the beginning to the end of your case. We never hand off your case to a legal assistant—rather, we are with you from start to finish. Once you become our client, we will assist you medically, emotionally, and financially, with the goal of helping you get your life and your future back on track. We work with affiliated physicians, facilities, and therapists to ensure that you receive the necessary surgeries, inpatient care, and rehabilitative therapies following your accident. We make sure that an inability to pay for costly medical care is never an impediment to getting the proper medical care you need.
Getting the Help You Need From the Harmonson Law Firm
When you choose Harmonson Law Firm, we help you get the medical treatments and money you need and deserve following your accident. With offices in El Paso, TX, and Las Cruces, NM, we ensure that you have access to top-notch legal assistance. The Harmonson Law Firm is not a “cookie-cutter” personal injury firm. We offer the resources and experience of a large law firm, with the personal touch and compassion of a smaller one. When you are unsure of what to do following an accident that was not your fault, contact the Harmonson Law Firm.
Clark Harmonson is licensed in New Mexico and Texas. Hadley Huchton is licensed in Texas.
