Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I do if I am in an auto accident?
- First you should file a police report. Be aware that insurance companies will attempt to skew evidence in favor of not covering expenses. See your own physician and not the one the insurance company wants you to see. It is recommended that you contact a lawyer as soon as possible following your accident to maximize your chance of receiving compensation. Our firm has won numerous large settlements for clients injured in auto accidents. Where possible, we go beyond insurance and investigate other options for recovery.
- I was injured at work, but I know my employer will not believe my side of the story. What can I do?
- Our law firm will investigate the details of your work accident or injury and will gather evidence from all possible sources – you, colleagues, witnesses, contractors, physicians, and anyone else familiar with your injury. Employers are required by law to provide workers compensation and to ensure the safety of their workers. If you were injured or a loved one was injured or killed on the job, you have rights. We will work to win compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering.
- I suspect that medical malpractice caused my condition, but I’m not completely positive. Do I have any chance at winning a case?
- Our law firm will investigate the details of the health care you received. Your condition could be the result of your health care provider failing to provide good standard of care, hospital errors, laboratory errors, surgical errors, anesthesia errors, and errors during labor and delivery. We will seek to prove that malpractice caused your injury or the injury or death of your loved one.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- Each state has a statute of limitations that dictates how long you have to file a personal injury claim. In New Mexico, personal injury and medical malpractice claims must be filed within three years of the injury or when the injury was actually discovered.
- What will my legal fees amount to?
- The Whitener Law Firm takes all accident, medical malpractice, work injury and other personal injury cases on a contingency basis. What this means is that you will not pay anything unless we win or settle your case. We provide a free consultation about your case during which we will discuss your legal options.
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