Pedestrian Accident Attorney in New Mexico

Former Defense Lawyers Build Trial-Ready Pedestrian Injury Cases for You

When a person on foot is struck by a car or truck, the consequences are often life-changing. You may be facing emergency care, follow-up treatment, and time away from work while an insurance company starts asking questions. If this describes you or someone you love, you don’t have to face it alone.

At Simon Perdue Law, we represent injured pedestrians across New Mexico. Our trial lawyers handle personal injury and wrongful death cases that arise when drivers fail to watch for people walking or crossing. Founded in 2022 by attorneys Joel Simon and Ryan Perdue, our firm serves communities across New Mexico and Texas, including Lovington, Artesia, Jal, Carlsbad, and Hobbs. We explain the legal process, handle insurer communications, and prepare claims for settlement or trial so you can focus on your health and family.

Call (505) 588-5962 or contact Simon Perdue Law to discuss your pedestrian injury case today.

Why Injured Pedestrians Choose Our New Mexico Trial Lawyers

After a pedestrian crash, you need a legal team prepared to investigate disputed fault, negotiate with insurers, and take your case to court when necessary.

Clients choose our firm because of the following strengths:

• Insight from prior defense experience: Our attorneys previously represented major oil and gas companies, giving us firsthand knowledge of how insurers evaluate claims, what raises concerns internally, and which facts tend to drive settlement decisions.
• Trial-ready case preparation: We don’t treat pedestrian injury claims as paperwork that will automatically resolve. Serious cases are prepared from the outset as if they may be presented to a jury.
• Proven results and recognition: Attorney Joel Simon has recovered millions for clients and is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. The firm has also been recognized by Super Lawyers, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and Attorney and Practice Magazine.
• Depth of experience across many cases: Attorney Ryan Perdue has handled thousands of cases over the course of his career.
• Direct attorney access: Clients receive our attorneys’ personal cell phone numbers and can reach them 24/7. We explain each step in clear language so clients understand what is happening and why.
• A firm built to advocate for individuals: We founded the firm in 2022 on the principle of representing people who feel outmatched by large companies.

Understanding Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico

Pedestrian crashes can happen at crosswalks, intersections, near businesses or schools, in parking areas, on neighborhood streets, and along roads carrying commercial traffic.

Collisions involving a car, pickup, commercial truck, or company vehicle can cause fractures, head injuries, internal trauma, catastrophic injury, or wrongful death. These cases often involve significant medical care, long recoveries, and changes to work or family life.

New Mexico follows comparative negligence rules, meaning fault can be divided between the pedestrian and the driver based on each party’s contribution to the crash. Under New Mexico law, drivers generally have a duty to yield to pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk when traffic signals are absent or not operating, subject to specific statutory qualifications. Insurance companies often rely on comparative fault to argue that a person who was walking should receive less compensation because of where or how they crossed. Our role is to push back against unfair blame and present the full context of what happened.

When we evaluate a pedestrian injury case, we look at where the crash happened, what the traffic controls were, and how visibility, speed, and driver behavior may have contributed.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico

Common causes of pedestrian accidents in New Mexico include:

• Distracted driving: Drivers using phones or otherwise failing to pay full attention may not notice pedestrians until it is too late.
• Speeding: Excessive speed reduces reaction time and increases the severity of injuries when a collision occurs.
• Failure to yield: Drivers may fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks or while turning at intersections.
• Unsafe backing or turning movements: Collisions can occur when drivers back out of parking spaces or make turns without checking for people on foot.
• Poor visibility conditions: Nighttime driving, limited street lighting, dust, or weather conditions can make pedestrians harder to see.
• Commercial traffic in residential areas: Company vehicles using local streets, including those serving oil and gas operations, may increase risks for people walking.

When investigating a pedestrian accident, cellphone information, dashcam or surveillance footage, vehicle data, and witness accounts can help clarify the driver’s actions in the moments before impact. In cases involving commercial vehicles, we may also review dispatch records, route assignments, and safety policies to determine whether employer practices contributed to the crash.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash

Some helpful steps to consider after a pedestrian crash include:

• Move away from traffic when possible, call 911, and request medical assistance
• Seek medical evaluation even when symptoms are not immediately apparent
• Collect names, contact information, and insurance details for the driver and any witnesses
• Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and any vehicle damage if you can do so safely
• Keep copies of medical records, discharge papers, and receipts related to your care
• Avoid posting about the crash or your injuries on social media
• Don’t give a recorded statement to any insurer before you talk with a lawyer

Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly, sometimes while you are still recovering. They may request a recorded statement or offer an early payment. It can be tempting to resolve things quickly, especially if bills are arriving, but early offers often don’t reflect the full impact of your injuries. Surveillance footage and witness recollections may also become harder to obtain as time passes. Speaking with our lawyers before making decisions can help you understand the value of your claim and the potential long-term costs you may face.

When you contact Simon Perdue Law, we can review what has already happened, help you prioritize the next steps, and begin protecting evidence while it is still available.

Compensation Available After a Pedestrian Accident

A New Mexico pedestrian injury claim may seek compensation for financial losses and the human impact that doesn’t appear on a bill. The available damages depend on the facts, but these categories can help you identify information to collect to support the claim.

Economic losses often include:

• Emergency treatment
• Hospital stays
• Follow-up care
• Rehabilitation
• The cost of traveling to appointments
• Lost income
• Reduced hours and lost employment benefits
• Reduced earning capacity

Claims also address non-economic harm, such as:

• Physical pain
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of activities
• The strain that injuries place on family relationships

In wrongful death matters, compensation may be pursued on behalf of surviving family members for funeral costs, lost financial support, and the loss of a loved one’s companionship and guidance. The amount and availability of damages depend on the evidence, liability findings, insurance coverage, injuries, and applicable law. To document these damages, we draw on medical records, employment information, and your own account of how life has changed so that your story is presented clearly and respectfully.

How Our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in New Mexico Help

A pedestrian injury claim may require liability analysis, insurance coverage review, evidence preservation, medical documentation, settlement negotiation, and attention to litigation deadlines.

Here are key ways our team supports you throughout a claim:

• Thorough case investigation: We listen carefully to your account, gather police and medical records, and secure available photos, video, or witness statements. When outside analysis is needed, we consult professionals whose work can clarify crash mechanics or the effects of injuries.
• Strategic insurance negotiation: As former defense lawyers, we understand how insurers evaluate and challenge pedestrian claims. We use that insight to anticipate their arguments and present well-supported demands. Where a driver carried insufficient coverage, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may also be a source of recovery depending on the policy and circumstances.
• Comprehensive damage evaluation: We document medical costs, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and the broader impact on your daily life. In wrongful death cases, we also assess the losses experienced by surviving family members.
• Clear communication: We keep you updated throughout, remain accessible for questions, and explain each step in plain language.