When multiple vehicles collide on New Mexico’s highways, determining who is at fault can feel like piecing together a complex puzzle. Dominguez Law breaks down liability in these challenging accidents by meticulously examining evidence from the scene and identifying all potentially responsible parties. Our approach ensures we explore every avenue for compensation, whether fault lies with negligent drivers, trucking companies, mechanics, or even vehicle manufacturers.
Do not let insurance adjusters minimize your suffering or deny you fair compensation after a multi-vehicle accident. Our compassionate team stands ready to fight for your rights and help you secure the financial support you need for medical bills, lost wages, and your ongoing recovery.
Breaking Down New Mexico’s Pure Comparative Fault Theory
Only thirteen states in America abide by pure comparative fault theory. New Mexico is one of them. This theory states that anyone involved in an accident has the right to pursue damages for their losses, even if they contributed 99 percent of the fault to the accident.
That said, the state’s civil courts will reduce the filer’s final settlement by the amount of fault they allegedly contributed to an accident. Say, for example, you stand to recover $50,000 after a serious car accident. However, evidence reveals you contributed 20 percent of the fault to that collision.
You will still receive the settlement you secured. However, the court will reduce that settlement by 20 percent. Instead of receiving your $50,000, you will instead receive $40,000.
How to Assign Fault For Your Multi-Vehicle Accident
If New Mexico has adopted pure comparative fault theory, how does the state assign liability after a multi-vehicle accident? First, our attorneys, along with experienced investigators, look over the scene of an accident for evidence of negligence. You must have evidence of someone else’s misconduct if you want to pursue a personal injury claim.
Once we have the data we need to understand why your accident happened, we can reconstruct your accident and determine whose negligence is to blame for your losses. If it appears that more than one party contributed at least some percentage of fault to your collision, we can use our evidence to hold both – or all – parties responsible for your recovery.
We can then help you file insurance claims with each party’s insurance provider. If you do not get the support you deserve, we can file a personal injury claim naming both parties accountable for your losses. Once we win your case, both parties will have to provide you with the support you need to cover all of your accident losses.
Challenging Counter-Accusations of Fault
All throughout this process, New Mexico’s pure comparative negligence theory allows the people you accuse of negligence to accuse you, in turn. You have an obligation to fight back against allegations of roadway misconduct if you want to preserve your right to comprehensive accident compensation.
Fortunately, even if you did contribute some percentage of fault to your crash, you can still request compensation based on all of your losses. However, if a liable party decides to sue you for support, you may have to work with other at-fault parties to provide them with the settlement they deserve.
All this to say, while the state’s pure comparative negligence theory serves as a financial safety net for everyone involved in an accident, It is still in your best interest to argue against accusations of shared fault if you want to fully recover from a multi-vehicle accident.
Should You Work With a New Mexico Car Accident Attorney to Recover From Your Accident?
If you are struggling to recover from a recent accident, it is in your best interest to schedule a free personal injury case consultation with an experienced attorney.
Additionally, our attorneys can also help you challenge accusations of fault and preserve your right to a reasonable settlement.
We offer our consultations free of charge so that everyone, no matter their economic circumstances, can receive the legal advice they need to best recover from an accident. Let us get together and discuss your multi-car accident today.
Let Us Help You Determine Who You Can Sue For Your Accident Damages
An investigation into your recent car accident can reveal much about the nature of the negligence that led to your collision. If that investigation reveals that multiple people are to blame for your losses, who can you hold responsible for your recovery? You can work with our car accident lawyers in New Mexico to divide responsibility for your recovery appropriately.
At Dominguez Law, our team takes pride in offering consummate legal representation to anyone in New Mexico in need of services. You can contact us online or call (505) 850-5854 today to book a free case consultation with our representatives. Let us work together to get you back on your feet after a serious accident.
