Silver City, NM Car Accident Lawyer

How a Silver City, NM Car Accident Lawyer From Harmonson Law Firm Can Help

Being in a Silver City car accident can be a jarring experience—both physically and emotionally. Perhaps you are on your way home on a Friday afternoon, looking forward to your weekend after a long work week. Without warning, a driver runs a red light, slamming into the side of your vehicle. You end up sustaining injuries, dealing not only with the physical and emotional aspects of your injuries, but also the financial aspects. 

Your medical bills may be mounting alarmingly, and if your injuries are severe, you may be unable to return to work and pay your normal monthly expenses. Even worse, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may offer you a settlement that will not cover your actual damages. You need experienced, knowledgeable legal assistance, and you need it quickly. 

Once you have spoken to attorneys Clark Harmonson and Hadley Huchton from the Harmonson Law Firm, you will be able to focus on the healing process while we deal with the insurance company on your behalf. At Harmonson Law Firm, you benefit from a smaller law firm that provides highly personalized services, yet you still receive the exceptional experience, legal skills and knowledge, and client resources of a larger firm. When you choose Harmonson Law Firm, you will quickly see that we truly care about your injuries and health, your family and finances, and your future.

Contact the Harmonson Law Firm today for a free consultation and answers to your questions.

Explanation of Potential Damages Following a Silver City Car Accident

Following your Silver City car accident, you are entitled to certain damages that will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of your car accident, as well as the severity of your injuries. If your injuries are considered catastrophic, then you will have ongoing medical expenses, possibly for the remainder of your life. Pain and suffering damages cover actual physical pain caused by your injuries, as well as emotional pain and trauma. 

As an example, suppose you sustained a spinal cord injury in your car accident that left you partially paralyzed. Your quality of life will be significantly affected for an extended length of time, probably forever. You may need assistive devices and ongoing medical care, including rehabilitative therapies. You could also be entitled to lost wages, and future lost wages if you will never be able to return to your job. Having an experienced Silver City, NM car accident lawyer from Harmonson Law Firm can make a difference in the outcome of your car accident. 

New Mexico Car Accident Laws That Could Potentially Affect Your Claim

Every state sets its own car accident laws that govern automobile accidents. These laws include statutes of limitations (the window of time in which an individual has to file a claim for damages). In the state of New Mexico, the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident. That time limit is shorter if you are in an accident with a government owned vehicle so it is best to call to speak to our lawyers about your options.  States are either “fault” or “no fault” states, and New Mexico is a fault state. This means that the at-fault driver (or his or her insurer) must pay the damages of those who are injured in the accident.  As far as negligence goes, New Mexico is a pure comparative negligence state which simply means that even if the victim is partially at fault for the accident, they are still allowed to seek damages from the other at-fault driver.  

What Should You Do Following Silver City Car Accident Injuries?

If you are involved in a Silver City car accident, it is important that you seek medical attention for yourself and all those involved. It’s easy to overlook injuries when your body is flooded by adrenaline, so seeing a doctor is always the best course of action. If there were witnesses to the accident, you should get their contact information if you are physically able to do so. This can be invaluable information for your attorney as he or she builds a case for damages on your behalf. 

Snap a few photos at the scene of the accident with your cell phone, and exchange information with the other driver. Resist the urge to ever say “I’m sorry,” even if you are simply saying you’re sorry that the accident occurred. These words can be misconstrued as an admission of fault, so keep the conversation with the other driver to a minimum. Once you are home, you will need to contact your own insurance company, as well as an experienced Silver City, NM car accident lawyer from Harmonson Law Firm. The following Silver City resources could be helpful following a car accident. 

• Silver City Police Department—1011 North Hudson Street, Silver City, NM 88061/ (915) 233-6427
• Silver City Fire Department—1011 North Hudson Street, Silver City, NM 88061/ (915) 233-6427
• Silver City Urgent Care—1600 East 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061/ (915) 233-6427
• Gila Regional Medical Center (Hospital)—1313 East 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061/ (915) 233-6427