Truck Accident Attorney Albuquerque

Legal Guidance After A Serious Truck Crash

Why Injured Truck Victims Choose Us

Truck cases require a liability-first approach because responsibility may extend beyond the driver to the motor carrier, shipper, broker, maintenance provider, or loader. The firm’s practice is built around transportation and trucking liability and routinely addresses the tactics used by commercial carriers and their insurers.

Every case is prepared as if it may be tried, including early evidence preservation, a complete damages model, and litigation-ready documentation. The team also applies insight gained from auto insurance defense perspectives to anticipate common arguments and respond with an evidence-driven strategy.

After A Truck Accident In Albuquerque

• Call 911 and seek medical care as soon as possible.
• Provide officers with factual information and avoid speculation about fault.
• Photograph vehicles, damage, road conditions, signage, and visible injuries.
• Collect witness names and contact information.
• Decline recorded statements and document requests until legal guidance is received.
• Act quickly to preserve evidence (driver logs, maintenance records, ECM/telematics, dashcam footage, inspection reports).

How Our Legal Team Handles Truck Cases

Truck and semi-truck collisions often involve multiple defendants and overlapping insurance policies. The legal team investigates the driver, motor carrier, and any company involved in loading, dispatching, maintaining, or supervising the truck.

The investigation commonly focuses on driver fatigue and hours-of-service compliance, hiring and training, maintenance and inspection history, cargo securement, and safety policy enforcement. Federal motor carrier rules are evaluated alongside New Mexico negligence law to identify violations and connect them to the cause of the crash.

Liability, Injuries, & Compensation In Truck Crashes

• Who May Be Liable
  Liability may involve the driver, the trucking company, a shipper or broker, a loading contractor, a repair facility, or a parts manufacturer. More than one party can share responsibility under New Mexico law.
• Common Injuries
  Truck crashes frequently cause fractures, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, internal injuries, and permanent impairment. These injuries often require specialist care, surgery, rehabilitation, and time away from work.
• What Compensation Can Include
  A truck injury claim may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, future treatment needs, and the physical and emotional impact of the collision. In a wrongful death case, damages may also include funeral costs and other legally recognized losses.

Trucking Rules & Local Considerations

Federal trucking regulations address hours-of-service limits, inspection and maintenance standards, and required recordkeeping. Truck crash investigations often focus on whether these rules were violated and whether those violations contributed to the collision.

Albuquerque’s freight traffic is heavy due to the I-25 and I-40 corridor, with frequent commercial truck volume on state highways and major surface streets. Depending on the parties and crash location, serious injury cases may be filed in the Second Judicial District Court (Bernalillo County) or another New Mexico court with proper jurisdiction.

Evidence That Often Matters In Truck Accident Claims

Commercial truck cases can turn on records that are time-sensitive or routinely overwritten. 

Key evidence may include:

• Driver qualification file (hiring, training, medical certification)
• Hours-of-service logs and dispatch/route records
• Maintenance, inspection, and repair history
• Electronic data (ECM/EDR), telematics, GPS, and app-based tracking
• Pre- and post-trip inspection reports
• Dashcam or fleet camera footage
• Cargo loading and weight documentation
• Drug/alcohol testing records (when applicable)

Early preservation letters and targeted requests are often necessary to prevent loss of critical data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a truck accident case different from a car crash?

Truck cases often involve federal regulations, multiple companies, and higher insurance limits, which makes them more complex than most car accidents.

How soon should a lawyer be contacted after a truck accident?

The earlier the better, after medical care is addressed. Trucking records and electronic data can be lost quickly without preservation efforts.

What if more than one company is involved?

Multiple parties may share responsibility, including the carrier, shipper, broker, loader, or maintenance provider. A structured investigation helps identify each party’s role and available coverage.

What should be brought to an initial meeting?

Police reports, medical discharge papers, photos, insurance information, and any letters or messages from insurers or trucking representatives are helpful. A case review can still start even if documents are incomplete.

Will the case require a court?

Many cases settle, but truck cases are often contested. Litigation may be necessary if offers do not reflect full damages.

Talk With A Truck Accident Attorney In Albuquerque

Righi Fitch Law Group reviews commercial truck collision cases with a focus on liability, evidence preservation, and full damages documentation. A consultation can clarify legal options, next steps, and what records should be secured immediately.

If a truck crash has disrupted your life, legal help is available now. Contact Righi Fitch Law Group to review your case and understand your options for pursuing full compensation.