Carlsbad Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Former Defense Lawyers Who Prepare Pedestrian Claims for Trial

Attorneys Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue lead our firm. Ryan Perdue has handled thousands of cases across his career, and both attorneys previously defended major oil and gas companies. That experience gives us direct insight into how defense lawyers and insurance carriers build their arguments.

That former-defense background shapes how we prepare pedestrian injury claims. We know the tactics insurers use because we used them. Joel Simon has recovered millions of dollars for clients in serious injury and wrongful death matters and is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Ryan Perdue brings seasoned judgment built from thousands of cases across his career. We prepare each case as if it might go to court, building the evidence and arguments needed for negotiations or trial.

Our work has been recognized by Super Lawyers, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and Attorney and Practice Magazine. A pedestrian accident attorney from our team evaluates not only your immediate medical bills but also future treatment costs, time away from work, and the day-to-day impact your injuries have on your life.

We assist pedestrian injury clients by:

• Personal communication: You receive your attorney’s cell phone number so you can reach us directly with questions.
• Thorough investigation: We draw from our defense background to examine driver behavior, crosswalk and signal evidence, road conditions, witness accounts, and available video.
• Clear explanations: Legal language can feel overwhelming, so we explain each decision and update in straightforward terms.
• Trial preparation: We prepare cases for negotiations and possible litigation.
• Guidance on fault analysis: We assess fault arguments using the available evidence.

How We Evaluate a Pedestrian Collision

Our investigation draws on the same framework our attorneys used when defending major oil and gas companies: examine the evidence before deciding how to position the claim. For a pedestrian injury, that means looking at the full picture of what happened and why.

Evidence in a pedestrian collision may include:

• The crash report
• Photographs from the scene
• Witness accounts
• Traffic signal data
• Surveillance footage
• Vehicle data
• Medical records
• Employment records documenting lost income

We evaluate crash circumstances, the nature and extent of your injuries, your course of medical treatment, and the effect on your daily life and work. New Mexico crosswalk rules and the rules governing crossings outside marked crosswalks can affect the fault analysis, and we assess how those apply to your specific facts.

When the evidence raises questions about parties beyond the driver, we consider whether road design, lighting, signage, vehicle ownership, or another party may have contributed to the injury. We explain our findings and legal decisions in straightforward terms throughout the process so you understand what is happening with your claim.

What to Expect After You Hire Us

After you hire Simon Perdue Law, the process typically begins with:

• Initial consultation and planning: Listening carefully to your account of the collision, answering immediate questions about medical care, lost income, and insurer communication, and outlining an initial plan for moving forward.
• Early evidence gathering: Collecting available records, requesting reports from responding agencies, and identifying any time-sensitive evidence that needs to be preserved.
• Ongoing injury and recovery tracking: Staying in close contact to obtain updated medical records and understand how your injuries are affecting your daily life at home and at work.
• Insurance negotiations: Handling communications with insurance carriers, keeping you informed about offers and counteroffers, and explaining the practical considerations of settlement versus litigation.
• Preparation for litigation when needed: If the case moves toward a lawsuit, preparing you for key milestones such as discovery, depositions, and hearings, and representing you in court if your claim is presented before a judge or jury. Eddy County District Court and Carlsbad Magistrate Court are part of the local court system serving this area.

You remain in control of major decisions. We explain what each step means for your claim so you aren’t left guessing about where things stand.