Albuquerque Catastrophic Injury Lawyer 

Trial Preparation, Direct Attorney Access, & Defense-Side Insight

Simon Perdue Law was founded in 2022 to advocate for people who can’t defend themselves. Led by attorneys Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue, we provide compassionate, assertive representation throughout the legal process.

Our key benefits include:

• Trial preparation: We prepare cases for trial if negotiations don’t resolve the matter.
• Defense-side perspective: Our prior work representing major oil and gas companies informs how we prepare injury claims.
• Direct attorney access: Clients receive our attorneys’ personal cell phone numbers and can reach them at any hour with questions.
• Clear communication: We explain complex legal processes clearly from the first consultation through resolution.

Joel Simon has recovered millions for clients, and Ryan Perdue has handled thousands of cases throughout his career. Our work has also received recognition from Super Lawyers, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and Attorney and Practice Magazine. We focus on the evidence, the losses, and the legal decisions that matter in each client’s case.

Understanding Albuquerque’s Legal & Medical Landscape

A catastrophic injury claim may involve treatment records and other evidence from Albuquerque providers. University of New Mexico Hospital is home to the state’s only Level I Trauma Center, and records from emergency care, imaging, rehabilitation, and follow-up treatment can help document the course of an injury.

Personal injury and accident disputes in Albuquerque may proceed through the civil division of the Second Judicial District, which serves Bernalillo County. The appropriate court, responsible parties, insurance coverage, and evidence-preservation needs depend on the facts of the incident. Medical records, functional assessments, therapy documentation, and treating-provider opinions can help show how an injury affects daily life and future needs.

Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries

Types of catastrophic injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries: Often resulting from severe blows to the head or penetrating injuries, these injuries can affect memory, concentration, judgment, communication, and physical function.
• Spinal cord injuries: These can affect mobility, sensation, independence, and the need for continuing assistance.
• Severe burns: Resulting from fires, chemical exposures, or electrical injuries, severe burns can require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
• Amputations: Loss of limbs due to accidents can dramatically affect an individual’s quality of life and ability to work.
• Multiple fractures and orthopedic injuries: Severe bone injuries can lead to chronic pain and disability, requiring long-term therapies and surgeries.

These injuries may require different forms of medical proof. Treating professionals can document diagnosis, prognosis, functional limitations, and the need for future care, while other evidence can show changes to work and daily routines.

Financial & Emotional Impact of Catastrophic Injuries

Beyond the immediate medical crisis, catastrophic injuries can reshape every part of a person’s life, from their ability to work to how they interact with family and friends. A serious injury attorney can help families identify potential losses involving past and future medical care, rehabilitation, medication, assistive equipment, home modifications, lost income, and loss of earning capacity. Depending on the injury and claimed losses, medical, vocational, life-care, or economic evidence may be needed to evaluate long-term needs.

The emotional toll can be just as significant, with victims and their loved ones coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or difficulty adjusting to permanent changes. Family members may also take on transportation, supervision, household assistance, or unpaid care. We handle insurer communications, gather evidence, and document how the injury affects daily life, work, and future care.

The Catastrophic Injury Claims Process

Key steps in a catastrophic injury claim often include:

• Initial investigation and documentation: We collect photographs, video, witness information, accident reports, damaged equipment, and medical records before evidence is lost.
• Liability and insurance review: We analyze potentially responsible parties and available insurance coverage, including drivers, employers, contractors, property owners, manufacturers, and other entities.
• Working with professionals: When appropriate, we consult with medical, vocational, and economic professionals to understand prognosis, work limitations, and long-term financial impact.
• Demand and negotiation: We prepare a detailed demand that outlines documented losses and negotiate directly with insurance companies to seek a fair resolution.
• Litigation and trial preparation: If negotiations don’t lead to a reasonable offer, we can file a lawsuit in the appropriate New Mexico court and prepare the case for trial.

We keep our process transparent by outlining what to expect, explaining how long each stage might take, and breaking down who may be involved at each step. Our team prepares every case as though it may proceed to trial, drawing on our former defense-side experience to assess opposing positions. We explain the legal and strategic choices at each stage so clients understand the decisions affecting their claims.