Personal Injury Attorney in El Paso & New Mexico
Life can change in an instant when you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence. Whether it’s a car crash, a slip and fall, or any other incident, the physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens can be overwhelming. If you’ve been injured in El Paso, Texas, or anywhere in New Mexico, Damian is here to provide the compassionate and effective legal representation you need. He is committed to helping you recover maximum compensation for your damages and get your life back on track.
What is a Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury claim arises when an individual suffers harm (physical, emotional, or financial) due to the negligent or wrongful actions of another party. The goal of a personal injury claim is to hold the at-fault party responsible and to seek compensation for the damages incurred by the injured person.
Car Accidents
Collisions involving cars, motorcycles, and other passenger vehicles, often caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, or reckless behavior.
Trucking Accidents
These involve large commercial vehicles and often result in severe injuries due to the immense size and weight of the trucks.
Motorcycle Accidents
These involve large commercial vehicles and often result in severe injuries due to the immense size and weight of the trucks.
Pedestrian Accidents
Injuries sustained by pedestrians hit by vehicles, frequently in crosswalks or while walking.
Bicycle Accidents
Cyclists injured due to negligent drivers or unsafe road conditions.
Slip and Fall accidents
Injuries occurring on someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions like wet floors, uneven surfaces, or poor lighting.
Premises Liability
Injuries sustained on another’s property due to unsafe conditions, including inadequate security, dog bites, or swimming pool accidents.
wrongful death
Cases where a person’s death is caused by the negligence or misconduct of another party, allowing surviving family members to seek compensation for their losses.
Catastrophic Injuries
Cases involving severe, life-altering injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, or amputations.
Types of Damages You Can Recover
If your personal injury claim is successful, you may be entitled to compensation for various damages, including:
Medical Expenses:
Past and future costs of doctor visits, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and therapy.
Lost Wages:
Income lost due to time off work, as well as future earning capacity if your injury prevents you from returning to your previous job.
Pain and Suffering:
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Property Damage:
Costs associated with repairing or replacing damaged property (e.g., your vehicle).
Loss of Consortium:
Compensation for the negative impact on your relationship with your spouse or family members.
Punitive Damages:
In rare cases where the at-fault party’s conduct was particularly egregious, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct.
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info@damianrasmussenlaw.com
(915) 400-7785
4621 Pershing Drive
El Paso, TX 79903