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Truck Accident Lawyers in New Mexico

Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Albuquerque. 6 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of New Mexico, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.

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By Mark Sullivan, Editor

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New Mexico sits on I-40 (transcontinental) and I-25 (north-south), carrying substantial Texas-California freight. Border-state proximity adds international trucking dimension.

New Mexico truck accident law — key points

Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in New Mexico. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.

Comparative negligence rule

Pure comparative negligence

See statute

New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence (Scott v. Rizzo, 1981). Plaintiff can recover even if 99% at fault.

Damages caps

No cap on compensatory damages

See statute

No statutory cap on compensatory damages in standard truck cases.

Top 5 truck accident law firms in New Mexico

Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.

  1. 1

    Fadduol, Cluff, Hardy, & Conaway P.C.

    Albuquerque, NM · Offices in Albuquerque

    Google ★ 4.9 · 159 reviews Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Albuquerque personal-injury practice
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  2. 2

    Law Giant Injury Lawyers

    Albuquerque, NM · Offices in Albuquerque

    Google ★ 4.9 · 384 reviews Editorial 9.8/10 · Local Albuquerque personal-injury practice
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  3. 3

    Keller & Keller Injury Lawyers

    Albuquerque, NM · Offices in Albuquerque

    Google ★ 4.8 · 828 reviews Editorial 9.6/10 · Local Albuquerque personal-injury practice
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  4. 4

    Parnall Law Firm, LLC - Hurt? Call Bert

    Albuquerque, NM · Offices in Albuquerque

    Google ★ 4.8 · 1,108 reviews Editorial 9.6/10 · Local Albuquerque personal-injury practice
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  5. 5

    Caruso Law Offices, P.C. Car Accident Lawyers - Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, NM · Offices in Albuquerque

    Google ★ 4.7 · 350 reviews Editorial 9.4/10 · Local Albuquerque personal-injury practice
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Looking for firms in a specific city? Albuquerque.

New Mexico truck accident guides

Deadline

Statute of limitations

3-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.

Action guide

What to do after a truck accident in New Mexico

24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.

Settlement data

Average settlement amounts in New Mexico

Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to New Mexico jury tradition and damages caps.

Fault rules

New Mexico comparative negligence explained

How New Mexico divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.

Browse New Mexico cities

Albuquerque NM

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States with similar laws to New Mexico

Same comparative-fault rule (pure): California, Arizona, New York, Missouri.