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When you’ve been injured in a semi truck 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 in New Mexico since 1936, with over 90 years of experience navigating complex commercial truck accident claims and over a billion dollars recovered for our clients. Our Albuquerque truck accident lawyers understand that suffering an injury in a collision with an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle can change your life in an instant. We offer a Zero Fee Guarantee, which means you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case—no upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
Why You Need a Semi Truck Lawyer After a Crash
Semi truck accidents aren’t just bigger car accidents—they’re entirely different legal battles requiring specialized knowledge and resources. The trucking industry operates under complex federal regulations overseen by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), creating layers of legal complexity that most people aren’t equipped to handle alone.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Commercial truck drivers and trucking companies must comply with strict federal regulations, creating potential liability issues that don’t exist in typical car accidents. When you’re injured by a commercial truck, you’re not just facing an individual driver—you’re going up against well-funded corporations with experienced legal teams whose job is to minimize payouts.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Trucking companies typically carry insurance policies ranging from $750,000 to $5 million—far higher than standard auto insurance, meaning insurance companies actually fight harder to avoid paying fair compensation because they have more at stake. They rush to settle before you understand your full injuries, dispute clear liability, question injury severity, and delay claims hoping you’ll accept lowball offers or give up entirely.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
In New Mexico, you have three years from the date of your truck accident to file a personal injury claim. Missing these deadlines means forfeiting your right to compensation permanently. Additionally, crucial evidence disappears quickly—skid marks fade, surveillance footage gets deleted, and witness memories become less reliable.
What to Do After a Semi Truck Accident
The actions you take immediately after a truck accident in New Mexico can make or break your case.
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 Semi Truck Accident Claim Process with Keller & Keller
When you hire us, we don’t waste time. Our investigation starts immediately because evidence disappears fast.
Types of Semi Truck Accidents We Handle
We handle all types of truck accidents, and each one presents its own challenges.
The Hard Truth
Semi Truck Accident Statistics That Demand Action
The numbers don’t lie—New Mexico has a serious truck accident problem, and here’s what demands immediate action.
Interstate 40 averaged 639 crashes annually between 2019-2021, many involving commercial trucks navigating the state’s challenging terrain and busy freight corridors. These major highways have become danger zones for families just trying to get home safely.
The economic impact of truck accidents ranges from $132-230 million annually across New Mexico, representing a significant burden on the state’s healthcare systems, infrastructure, and families affected by these devastating collisions.
The causes are preventable, which makes these tragedies even more infuriating: Driver fatigue causes 13% of crashes, brake problems affect 30% of trucks involved in accidents, plus speeding, improper cargo loading, and equipment failures that cost lives.
Leading Causes of New Mexico Semi Truck Accidents
Most truck accidents are preventable, which is what makes them so maddening. Understanding these causes helps us build stronger cases.
Semi Truck Accident Injuries We Represent
Truck accidents don’t cause fender-benders—they cause life-changing injuries that turn families upside down.
Compensation Available for New Mexico Semi Truck Accident Victims
If you’ve been injured in a semi truck 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 reduced earning capacity
- Property damage to your vehicle
- 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
In rare cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct, New Mexico courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.
Wrongful Death Damages
When truck accidents 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 Semi Truck Accident Cases
Our meticulous approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your claim:
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 semi truck 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.
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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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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!
“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.
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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.
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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