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has been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice since 1936, establishing our firm as one of New Mexico’s leading personal injury law firms. With over 90 years of experience taking on major manufacturers and corporations, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for our clients injured by defective products. Every year, thousands of New Mexicans suffer injuries from products that should never have made it to store shelves—faulty machinery, dangerous drugs, defective vehicles, and unsafe consumer goods. With our Albuquerque office serving clients throughout New Mexico, and additional offices in Indiana and Michigan, our New Mexico product liability lawyers bring the same dedication and expertise to every case we handle.

Why You Need a New Mexico Product Liability Lawyer After Being Injured

Navigating Complex Legal Claims Icon

Navigating Complex Legal Claims

Understanding Insurance Company Tactics Icon

Understanding Insurance Company Tactics

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Understanding Statute of Limitations

Navigating Complex
Legal Claims

Product liability cases are among the most complex in personal injury law. These cases involve detailed technical evidence, expert testimony about product design and manufacturing, and fights against corporations with unlimited legal resources. Establishing whether a product was defectively designed, improperly manufactured, or sold without adequate warnings requires specialized knowledge. In New Mexico, product liability claims can be based on strict liability, negligence, or breach of warranty—each requiring different proof. Without proper legal representation, you risk making costly mistakes that could result in your claim being denied entirely. Our New Mexico product liability lawyers understand these complexities and can effectively navigate them on your behalf.

Understanding Insurance Company Tactics

Major manufacturers have legal departments specifically designed to minimize liability and protect corporate profits. They’ll hire expert witnesses to dispute your claims, argue that you misused the product, or claim your injuries came from something else entirely. At Keller & Keller, we’ve seen every defense tactic in the corporate playbook. Our product liability lawyers have decades of experience dealing with major corporations and their insurance carriers, and we know exactly how to counter their strategies to protect your interests.

Understanding Statute of Limitations

Time is critical after a product injury. New Mexico has strict deadlines for filing product liability claims—generally three years from the date of injury. However, the discovery rule may extend this deadline in cases where the injury wasn’t immediately apparent, such as with dangerous drugs or toxic exposure. Missing these deadlines means forfeiting your right to compensation permanently. Our product liability lawyers ensure all paperwork is filed correctly and on time, preserving your right to seek the justice and compensation you deserve.

What to Do After a Product Injury

Taking the right steps after being injured by a defective product can protect both your health and your legal claim.

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What to Do After an Accident

Taking the right steps after a crash can protect both your health and your legal claim.

  1. Seek Medical Attention: Get treatment and create documentation linking your injuries to the product.
  2. Preserve the Product: Do not throw away, repair, or alter the defective product—it’s crucial evidence.
  3. Keep Packaging & Instructions: Save all boxes, labels, manuals, and warning materials.
  4. Document Everything: Photograph your injuries and the product from multiple angles.
  5. Keep Receipts: Save purchase receipts and any warranty information.
  6. Report the Injury: File reports with appropriate agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  7. Identify Witnesses: Collect contact information from anyone who saw the incident.
  8. Save Medical Records: Keep all documentation of treatment and ongoing care.
  9. Contact Keller & Keller Immediately: Early legal representation helps preserve evidence, identify all responsible parties, and prevent manufacturer tactics.
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The Keller & Keller Approach:

New Mexico Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win

Client-First Philosophy

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.

Communication Commitment

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.

Battle-Tested Experience Since 1936

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 andĀ 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 Product Liability Claim Process with Keller & Keller

1
Free Consultation

Free Consultation

We’ll sit down with you—at no cost—and listen to your story. We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. No legal jargon, no pressure, just straight talk about what we can do for you. We’ll even come to you if your injuries prevent you from traveling to our Albuquerque office.

2
Investigation

Investigation

Once you hire us, our team springs into action, conducting a thorough investigation of your accident. We’ll visit the accident scene when necessary, obtain police reports and witness statements, gather medical records, and use drone technology when needed for scene documentation. We act quickly to ensure evidence doesn’t disappear.

3
Settlement Negotiations

Settlement Negotiations

Armed with compelling evidence and a clear understanding of your case’s value, we’ll aggressively negotiate with the insurance company for a fair settlement. Our reputation for success in New Mexico courtrooms often motivates insurers to make reasonable offers rather than risk facing us at trial.

4
Handling Insurance

Handling Insurance

Leave the insurance companies to us. We’ll handle all communications, preventing adjusters from tricking you into making statements that could harm your claim. Our attorneys know exactly how to present your case to insurance companies in a way that emphasizes their liability and your damages.

5
Trial Representation

Trial Representation

While most claims settle out of court, we’re always prepared to take your case before a New Mexico judge and jury if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. Our courtroom-tested attorneys have the experience, confidence, and skill to effectively present your case at trial.

Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle

Our extensive experience covers all types of defective product cases throughout New Mexico, each with unique challenges and considerations.

The Hard Truth

Product Liability Statistics That Demand Action

28.5 M
People sought medical attention for consumer product-related injury in 2020

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an estimated 50,900 deaths in 2019 from injuries related to consumer products. These aren’t just numbers—they represent families devastated by products they trusted. From exploding electronics to defective medical devices to faulty vehicle parts, defective products turn everyday activities into life-threatening situations.

1,048
Medical device recalls reported in 2024

This is a 25% increase from the previous year and the highest level in over a decade. Class I recalls (the most serious type that could cause serious injury or death) accounted for 114 of these cases. Despite these alarming numbers, countless victims never receive fair compensation because they don’t understand their rights or face intimidation from corporate legal teams.

$62.3 B
Paid out in settlements

Between 1991 and 2021, pharmaceutical manufacturers paid $62.3 billion in settlements and legal judgments across 482 cases for violations, including off-label promotion, kickbacks to physicians, and failure to disclose safety data. Despite these massive penalties, corporations continue prioritizing profits over safety, making experienced product liability lawyers essential for holding them accountable.

Leading Causes of Defective Product Injuries

Understanding what makes products dangerous helps us build stronger cases and hold manufacturers accountable for their negligence.

Design Defects

Flaws inherent in the product’s design that make it unreasonably dangerous even when manufactured correctly, affecting entire product lines

Manufacturing Defects

Errors during production that cause specific units to differ from the intended design and create hazards

Inadequate Warnings

Failure to provide sufficient instructions or warnings about known risks, leaving consumers unaware of dangers

Quality Control Failures

Insufficient testing and inspection allowing defective products to reach consumers despite known safety issues

Rushed to Market

Companies prioritizing profits and speed over adequate safety testing, releasing products before identifying all risks

Cost-Cutting Measures

Using cheaper materials or eliminating safety features to increase profit margins at the expense of consumer safety

Product Liability Injuries We Represent

Defective products cause a wide range of injuries, from relatively minor to catastrophic. Understanding these injuries and their long-term impact is vital for your claim.

Compensation Available for New Mexico Product Liability Victims

If you’ve been injured by a defective product due to manufacturer 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 reduced earning capacity
  • Cost of corrective surgeries or procedures
  • Rehabilitation and therapy costs
  • Home modification expenses
  • In-home care costs
  • Cost of adaptive equipment

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)
  • Mental anguish from product betrayal

Punitive Damages

In cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct by manufacturers, New Mexico courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior. These are often available when manufacturers knew about defects but failed to warn consumers or issue recalls.

Wrongful Death Damages

When defective products result in fatalities, surviving family members may recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering of their loved one before death.

How Keller & Keller Investigates New Mexico Product Liability Cases

Our meticulous approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your claim:

Setting the New Mexico Standard

Cutting-Edge Investigation Technology

Professional drone documentation

Captures accident scenes from angles impossible with traditional methods, providing comprehensive evidence of how product failures occurred in real-world settings.

Advanced voice-over-IP networks

3D product modeling

Cloud-based case management

Advanced evidence preservation

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.

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ā€œKeller & Keller are a very professional, understanding team.ā€

Elenita

They kept in touch with me every step of the way. I felt they did the very best they could do for me. I highly recommend them.

ā€œI was so thankful for the time and effort they gave to my case..ā€

Stephanie

I was so thankful for the time and effort they gave to my case, but I was especially grateful for the work Keller & Keller did on behalf of my son.

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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

1936

Keller & Keller is Founded

George S. Keller opens the firm in South Bend, Indiana, establishing a ā€œClients Firstā€ philosophy that still guides the firm today.

1960

Landmark Win: Wycho v. Gnodtke

Keller argues and wins a precedent-setting wrongful death case against the Indiana State Highway Commission, taking the case nationwide.

1964

Michigan Office Opens

Jack and George Keller expand the firm by opening its first Michigan office, broadening the reach to serve more injured clients.

1985

South Bend Office Established

Keller & Keller solidifies its Indiana roots by officially opening a full-time office in downtown South Bend.

1999

Expansion to Indianapolis

Jim Keller leads the firm into Indiana’s capital, opening an office in Indianapolis to better serve clients across the state.

2005

Samantha’s House Established

Inspired by a young client, Keller & Keller founded Samantha’s House to support children in need. The nonprofit raises proceeds to provide transportation and accessible housing for disabled children throughout central Indiana.

2007

Keller & Keller Opens in Albuquerque

The firm extends its footprint to the Southwest, launching a New Mexico office to advocate for injured clients in the region.

2016

Settles Landmark Trucking Case for $48M

Keller & Keller settles landmark trucking case for $50 million dollars showcasing the firms ability to fight insurance companies and maximize recovery for our clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Albuquerque, NM Office

6301 Indian School Rd NE #920
Albuquerque, NM 87110

(505) 938-2300