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When you’ve been injured in a car accident, you need more than just legal representation—you need a battle-tested sword and shield fighting for your rights.
Keller & Keller has been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice since 1936, establishing our firm as one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms. From our office in the Uptown neighborhood of Albuquerque, our car accident attorneys serve clients throughout New Mexico with a commitment to excellence that has earned us recognition as Super Lawyers for over 10 consecutive years. With decades of experience navigating complex car accident claims in New Mexico, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for our clients, proving that results matter.
Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer After a Crash
The aftermath of a car accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Medical bills pile up, insurance companies pressure you to accept lowball offers, and you’re left wondering how to put your life back together while still recovering from your injuries. This is when having an experienced car accident lawyer becomes crucial.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Car accident claims involve complicated legal processes that most people aren’t equipped to handle on their own. Determining fault, establishing negligence, calculating long-term damages, and interpreting insurance policies requires specialized knowledge. Without proper legal representation, you risk making costly mistakes that could reduce your compensation or even result in your claim being denied entirely.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Insurance companies operate as businesses with financial objectives that may not align with your recovery needs. Their adjusters use tactics like pressuring you for recorded statements, offering quick settlements before you understand the full extent of your injuries, and disputing the severity of your damages. At Keller & Keller, we’ve seen every insurance company trick and know how to protect your interests.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally three years from the date of the accident. Missing this deadline typically means permanently losing your right to seek compensation, so contacting an attorney promptly is essential.
What to Do After a Car Accident in New Mexico
Taking the right steps after a crash can protect both your health and your legal claim.
See What Your Case Is WorthMove to a safe location away from traffic and check for injuries.
Immediately file an official police report, even for minor accidents.
See a doctor right away, as adrenaline can mask serious injuries.
Take photos & videos of injuries, vehicles, the scene, skid marks, road hazard, and collect witness information.
Collect contact and insurance details from all drivers and parties involved: drivers, passengers, and witnesses.
Notify your insurance company about the accident.
Save all medical bills, repair estimates, and accident-related documents.
Politely decline insurance adjuster requests for comment.
Refrain from posting your accident on social accounts.
Early legal representation helps preserve evidence, meet deadlines, and prevent costly mistakes while dealing with insurance companies.
The Keller & Keller Approach:
New Mexico Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win
From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference in our approach. Our client-first philosophy means we take the time to understand not just the details of your accident but how it has affected your life, your work, your family, and your future in New Mexico. We clearly communicate every step of the process in plain language you can understand—no confusing legal jargon. This approach has earned us countless 5-star reviews from real New Mexico clients who’ve experienced the Keller & Keller difference firsthand.
We understand that being injured in an accident is stressful enough without having to chase down your lawyer for updates. That’s why we’ve built our practice around transparent, consistent communication.
When you hire us, you’ll have direct access to the New Mexico-based attorney handling your case as well as a dedicated paralegal who monitors its daily status. We keep you informed throughout every stage of your claim, explaining what’s happening, what to expect next, and how it affects your case.
Our 90+ years of experience isn’t just about longevity—it’s about results. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of cases in New Mexico and recovered millions and millions of dollars for our clients. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with the biggest insurance companies and won. Our courtroom experience means we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. This willingness to fight—and our track record of success—often motivates insurance companies to offer better settlements to avoid facing us in court.
The Car Accident Claim Process with Keller & Keller
When you choose our firm to handle your New Mexico car accident claim, you can expect a clear, structured process designed to maximize your compensation while minimizing your stress.
Types of Car Accidents We Handle
Our extensive experience covers all types of car accidents, each with unique challenges and considerations.
The Hard Truth
New Mexico Car Accident Statistics & Data
The numbers don’t lie—New Mexico has a serious car accident problem, and here’s what gets us fired up.
New Mexico has one of America’s highest traffic fatality rates—19 deaths per 100,000 residents compared to the national average of 12.8. Despite a 13% decrease in fatal car accidents from 2022 to 2023, the state still recorded 407 traffic fatalities in 2023—approximately one death every 21 hours.
About 18,000 people suffer injuries in New Mexico traffic collisions annually, which means one person is injured approximately every 29 minutes. Young drivers ages 20-29 account for the highest number of car accident fatalities.
The causes are preventable, which makes these tragedies even more infuriating: Distracted driving accounts for 21.5% of injury crashes, alcohol involvement causes 36% of fatalities, and males between 15-24 years die from crashes at nearly twice the rate of females.
Leading Causes of Accidents in New Mexico
Most car accidents are preventable, which is what makes them so maddening. Understanding these causes helps us build stronger cases.
Car Accident Injuries We Represent in New Mexico
Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from relatively minor to catastrophic. Understanding these injuries and their potential long-term impact is crucial for your claim.
Compensation Available for New Mexico Car Accident Victims
If you’ve been injured in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to various types of compensation:
Economic Damages
These are quantifiable financial losses, including:
- Medical expenses (past, current, and future)
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Property damage
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Home modification expenses
- In-home care costs
Non-Economic Damages
These more subjective damages compensate for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium (impact on marital relationship)
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages can be recovered only when compensatory damages are recovered. In order to recover punitive damages, New Mexico plaintiffs must prove the defendant’s actions were either malicious, willful, reckless, or wanton. Punitive damages are awarded for the limited purposes of punishment and to deter others from the commission of like offenses. The amount of punitive damages must be based on reason and justice taking into account all the circumstances, including the nature and enormity of the wrong and such aggravating and mitigating circumstances as may be shown. The property or wealth of the defendant is a legitimate factor for your consideration. The amount awarded must be reasonably related to the injury and to any damages given as compensation and not disproportionate to the circumstances.
Wrongful Death Damages
Damages recoverable for a wrongful death estate are separate from an individual’s probate estate in New Mexico and are controlled by the New Mexico Wrongful Death Act. Recoverable damages belong to the beneficiaries of the wrongful death estate who suffered damages due to the death. The damages include: pecuniary damages to the beneficiaries, the decedent’s earning potential, loss of guidance, and beneficiaries counseling due to the loss.
How Keller & Keller Investigates New Mexico Car Accident Cases
Our meticulous approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your claim:
- Sending spoliation letters to prevent destruction of evidence
- Obtaining dashcam or security camera footage before it’s deleted
- Documenting vehicle damage before repairs
- Preserving electronic data from vehicles, especially in commercial truck cases
Setting the New Mexico Standard
Cutting-Edge Investigation Technology
While other law firms rely on outdated methods, Keller & Keller leverages cutting-edge technology to build stronger cases and win bigger settlements for our New Mexico car accident clients.
Professional drone documentation
Capture accident scenes from angles impossible with traditional methods, revealing critical evidence like skid patterns, road defects, and sight line obstructions.
Advanced voice-over-IP networks
Enable real-time collaboration between our legal team, investigators, and expert witnesses, recording every detail.
Forensic data extraction
Retrieve critical pre-crash data that reveals precise speed, braking patterns, and steering inputs that often prove negligence.
Cloud-based case management
Provide real-time access to case developments, medical records, and insurance communications, 24/7.
Rapid-response investigation
Local experts mobilize to capture and preserve time-sensitive evidence throughout the scene of the accident.
Service Areas
New Mexico
Cities We Serve
What Sets Keller & Keller Apart
With so many law firms advertising their services, why choose Keller & Keller? The differences are clear.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
No Fee Until We Win!
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View More Testimonials“By far exceeded our expectations”
JoAnne
From the moment we reached out to Keller & Keller to the case settling in less than 5 months Amanda guided us step by step, what to expect when, she was very thorough. We are extremely grateful for her superb service. I would highly recommend the firm.
“I was very pleased with the legal services I received from Keller & Keller”
Kevin
The time after my car accident was very frustrating. During the most hard times, I always turned to my paralegal, and they would listen. I was very happy with the outcome of my case and would recommend Keller & Keller to anyone in need of an outstanding personal injury law firm!
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Free Consultation
We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. We’ll come to you—whether you’re at home, in the hospital, or wherever is convenient.
We Fight
Our experienced team fights to investigate thoroughly, deal with insurance companies, and handle all the legal complexities while you focus on getting better.
You Recover
Focus on healing while we handle the rest. We’ll fight for you like we’d fight for our own family, because that’s exactly how we see you.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
The Keller Tradition:
Bringing Nearly a Century of Excellence to New Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
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Albuquerque, NM Office
6301 Indian School Rd NE #920 Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 938-2300