New Mexico Electrocution Accident Lawyer: Best Electrical Shock Attorneys
If you were seriously hurt or a loved one was killed in an electrocution or electric shock accident in New Mexico, an electrocution lawyer who focuses his practice exclusively on handling these highly specialized cases can help you and your family get the fullest and fairest settlement recovery.
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How Our New Mexico Electrocution Lawyers Can Help You
In the event of an electrocution causing wrongful death, this includes fully protecting the surviving family members.
After a serious electric shock or burn injury in New Mexico, you need an experienced electrocution accident lawyer who will fight to get you and your family full compensation for your pain and suffering as well as economic money damages to cover your current and future medical expenses and current and future wage loss.
Electrocution and electric shock accident litigation is a highly specialized area of the law. There are only a small handful of attorneys who have successfully litigated more than one of these cases in their entire careers in the entire country today. When choosing a qualified lawyer, you should know that the vast majority of personal injury lawyers and law firms in New Mexico have never actually handled an electrocution accident case. Attorney Jeffrey Feldman is different. He has handled more electrocution and electric shock accident cases across the country during his 35 years of practice than arguably any other lawyer in America today, including in New Mexico, The law firm Electrocution Lawyers PLLC is also the only law firm in America that specializes in electrocution, electric shock injuries and wrongful death cases. Attorneys across the nation seek out and refer electrocution accident cases to Jeff based upon his unique experience and remarkable track record of success in this area.
The most experienced electrocution accident lawyer in New Mexico
Electrocution accident lawyer Jeffrey Feldman has been helping electrocution and electric shock victims from New Mexico and all around the country for over 35 years. He is arguably the most experienced attorney in the entire country when it comes to litigating electrical injury and wrongful death cases.
Two of Jeff’s most recent victories include:
- Nearly $15 million for workplace electrical injuries suffered in an industrial accident
- $13.5 million for a family who lost their loved one in an electrical fire
Jeff and his team of electrocution accident lawyers are not afraid to go toe-to-toe with big, powerful utility companies, power companies, insurance companies, and negligent corporations in New Mexico that will do anything to avoid being held responsible for their actions when they harm others. Jeff’s tenacity, proven track record of success, his specialized knowledge and experience with helping victims of electrocution and electric shock, and his compassionate and personal approach with his clients are the top reasons why Jeff has become the “go-to” attorney and expert in electrocution and electric shock cases around the country.
Jeff also received the highest rating for legal ability and ethics from Martindale-Hubbell, and is repeatedly selected as a “Super Lawyer,” an honor limited to the top 5% of all attorneys in the state.
Settlements And Verdicts
Attorney Jeffrey Feldman’s track record of success in electrocution and electric shock cases is unparalleled. Here are just some of Jeff’s biggest victories around the country in the last 3 years:
- Nearly $15 million for workplace electrical injuries suffered in an industrial accident
- $13.5 million for a family who lost their loved one in an electrical fire
- $8 million (on a $75,000 settlement offer) for a utility’s negligent installation and maintenance of power lines
- $6 million for an injury caused by an electrical utility company’s negligence
- Loretta Balotta, Former Client
- Rick Arcaro, Attorney
- Leonard Koltonow, Attorney
What are the most common causes of electrocution injuries?
Our experienced New Mexico electrocution accident lawyers have found that the most common causes of electrocution and electrical shock injuries include:
- Contact with power lines that have fallen to the ground due to a negligently maintained electrical system and infrastructure
- Construction site accidents caused by negligently exposed wires or inadequate safety measures
- Workplace accidents caused by faulty equipment in the workplace
- Violations of safety protocols and regulations
- Lack of proper safety measures or training
- Damaged or faulty wiring in home appliances including power cords, power strips, and portable heaters
- The absence of GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupters) safety outlets
- Negligently installed or faulty swimming pool lights and pumps
- Contact with downed power lines caused by storms or by the power company’s negligence
- Contact with sagging power lines (lines that are not on the ground but have dipped low enough to become dangerous)
- Exposure to objects (ladders, conductive material, and even growing vegetation) that touched an energized power line or other electricity source
Who are the most common victims of electrocution accidents?
Electrocution and electric shock accidents can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere where there are electrical currents. But some individuals are more susceptible than others, including:
- Children & teens
- Swimmers
- Homeowners
- Repairmen
- Construction workers
- Electricians
- Maintenance personnel
- Tree trimmers
- Linemen
- Tree trimmers
- Utility workers
Types of Electrocution Injuries
- Death
- Electrical Burns
- Brain Damage
- Neurological Damage
- Neurological Impairment
- Paralysis
- Electrical Trauma
- Heart Damage
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Arrest
- Internal Injuries
- Internal Organ Damage
- Nerve Damage
- Loss of Function
- Miscarriage
- Eye Damage
- Damage to muscles and tendons
- Back Pain
- Pain In Arm
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Spasm
- Chest Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Nose Bleed
- Tingling
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Post Electric Shock Syndrome
- Physical pain and suffering
- Injuries caused by falls
Can I hire an electrocution accident lawyer to sue a public utility for negligence in New Mexico?
If you have been injured in an electrocution or electric shock accident caused by a public electrical utility’s negligence in New Mexico, then you may be able hire a lawyer to sue for pain and suffering compensation and economic damages such as medical expenses and lost wages.
A power company or utility in the state “must exercise a high degree of care” to protect people from being injured by their power lines and other components of their electrical infrastructure.
The state Supreme Court has ruled that a “power company engaged in distributing electric current over its wires to consumers . . . must exercise a high degree of care to protect those likely to come in contact with its wires. The care required is commensurate with the dangerous character of the business and consistent with its practical operation, and it extends not only to the erection, maintenance, and operation of the company’s plant and apparatus, but also to an inspection thereof and to the discovery of defects.” Southwestern Pub. S. Co. v. Artesia Alfalfa Ass’n, 67 N.M. 108, 353 P.2d 62 (1960)
Additionally, the state’s high court has ruled that a public utility has “the duty to properly maintain its lines to avoid injury or damage to others . . . Its failure to comply with this duty [is] actionable as a common law tort. . . . A public utility, like anyone else, is responsible for damages resulting from its wrongful conduct.” Garver v. Public Service Co., 77 N.M. 262, 271-272, 421 P.2d 788, 794 (1966)
What types of compensation or damages can my lawyer obtain for my New Mexico electrocution accident case?
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Medical expenses (present and future)
- Lost wages (present and future)
- Lost earning capacity
- Punitive damages can be awarded if the conduct of the defendant whose negligence caused your electrocution injuries was malicious, willful, reckless, wanton, fraudulent or in bad faith. (New Mexico Punitive Damages Jury Instruction Form 13-1827) The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the defendant and “to deter others from the commission of like offenses.”
Wrongful Death Claims
If you have lost a loved one in an electrocution or fatal electric shock accident, you may be able to hire a lawyer to sue the responsible parties whose negligence caused your loved one’s death under New Mexico’s “wrongful death” law.
If you have lost a loved one in an electrocution or fatal electric shock accident, you may be able to hire a lawyer to sue the responsible parties whose negligence caused your loved one’s death under New Mexico’s “wrongful death” law.
The factors that courts will consider in determining how much compensation and economic damages you may be awarded includes:
- The age of your loved one
- His or her earning capacity
- His or her life expectancy
- Pain and suffering that he or she experienced between the time of the electrocution accident and the time that he or she passed away
- Medical costs and expenses during that period of time
- The cost of paying someone to perform household services that your loved one previously performed
A wrongful death lawsuit can only be brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the person who lost his or her life. A wrongful death case must be filed within three years of your loved one’s death. If you don’t file your claim within three years, you will lose your right to ever file it.
Awards and Honors
Get help from an experienced New Mexico electrocution accident lawyer
If you or someone you love is a victim of serious personal injury or death caused by electricity in New Mexico, call now (947) 282-4269 and speak with Jeff Feldman, arguably the nation’s most experienced electric shock injury and electrocution accident lawyer, for a free consultation.
Jeff has litigated electrocution cases and electric shock injury cases in multiple states for families whose loved ones were injured or killed by the four main types of electrical injuries, such as faulty consumer products, negligence in the building and construction industry, downed or low-hanging overhead power cables, and defective or poorly maintained pool equipment. Jeff also consults with personal injury attorneys throughout the country on electric shock injury and wrongful death cases involving electricity. You can call Jeff toll free at (947) 282-4269 for a free consultation.
New Mexico Electrocution Accident Lawyer FAQs
You probably have many questions after your electrocution accident in New Mexico, and that’s what our lawyers are here for. The more information you have, the more of an informed decision you can make about your case. Below are some answers to frequently asked questions we’ve received from the many accident victims and families we’ve represented. If you have further questions, you’re always free to call us for a free, no-cost, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.Why do I need an electrocution accident lawyer for my case in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, you need an experienced electrocution accident lawyer for two reasons. The first is that almost no personal injury attorneys in the state – even the attorneys who advertise for electrical injury and electrocution cases – have ever actually handled one of these incredibly complex and technical cases. The second reason is because the big power and electric utility companies defend these cases aggressively – especially when they are facing attorneys on the other side who have never handled these cases before. The power and utility companies try to intimidate victims and their inexperienced attorneys into accepting a very low settlement offer that is far less than what the case is really worth and what the victim and his or her family truly deserve.
An attorney who doesn’t have the specialized experience and knowledge in electrocution and electric shock cases will be tempted to settle for less money rather than face a court battle they’re not equipped to win. The best way to avoid this and to win a full and fair settlement for an electrocution case is to hire an experienced New Mexico electrocution accident lawyer, who will get you and your family the full compensation and money damages you are legally entitled to. A skilled electrocution accident attorney will do the following:
- Help you win a better settlement faster
- Determine all of the responsible parties who are liable for your injuries or your loved one’s death
- Determine the amount of money you are owed in pain and suffering compensation and economic damages
- Determine the amount of insurance coverage that is available to pay what’s owed to you
- Determine the amount of financial assets that the at-fault party or parties have available to contribute to your settlement
- Identify violations of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Engage the nation’s top experts in fields such as: (1) NESC/NEC; (2) engineering (electrical, mechanical, and reliability); (3) power infrastructure; (4) economics; and (5) medicine and rehabilitation (to address injuries, surgeries, and present and future medical needs)
- Negotiate the best possible settlement with the insurance companies
- Take your case before a jury if the insurance company refuses to settle for the full value of your claim
How Do I Choose The Best Electrocution Accident Lawyer For My Case In New Mexico
To choose the best electrocution accident lawyer for your New Mexico case, you want to choose an attorney who has experience and specialization, a track record of demonstrated success with these types of cases, and a national reputation for helping victims receive full and fair settlements.
How much does an electrocution accident lawyer cost in New Mexico?
You will never pay a dime unless we win your case. You will never be asked to pay anything up front, and you will never be billed along the way. We take your case on a contingency fee, which means our payment is contingent on us delivering a winning outcome for you first. If we don’t win for you, then we don’t get paid.
How long does a settlement take?
Your case could settle in just a few months, or within a few years. Here are some of the factors that affect the amount of time it takes to reach a settlement or trial verdict in electrocution and electric shock injury cases:
- The extent and severity of your injuries
- Your current and future medical needs
- Your ability to work (now or in the future)
- Your New Mexico electrocution accident lawyer’s reputation for going to trial and winning, and track record of success in general (the insurance industry’s own data shows that more experienced attorneys settle cases for up to 4 times more than less experienced attorneys, and in a significantly shorter period of time)
- The defendant
- The defendant’s insurance company
- The defendant’s insurance policy limits
- The defense attorney
- The court and venue in which the lawsuit is filed (especially if there is a backlog of cases)
- The judge
- Discovery which involves, among other things, deposing all of the parties, witnesses, and experts
- Case evaluation
- Mediation
- Facilitation
- Settlement conferences and negotiations
