Chaves County Personal Injury Bringing Hope and Legal Expertise to Injured Victims in Southeast New Mexico & West Texas

Personal Injury Attorney in Chaves County

Roswell-Based Representation with Tens of Millions Recovered

At Crow Law Firm, we represent people and families after personal injuries throughout Chaves County and southeast New Mexico. With nearly 20 years of experience, we understand how New Mexico injury law works and how to build claims that hold up. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis — you pay no attorney fees unless we obtain a financial recovery for you. Free consultations are available by phone or virtually.

Our firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured clients, and we bring that track record to every case we accept. Attorney B.J. Crow is licensed in both New Mexico and Texas, giving clients cross-border standing when cases involve out-of-state companies or incidents near state lines.

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your situation. We’re ready to fight for you.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle for Chaves County Clients

Injuries in this part of New Mexico happen in many different ways, and each one raises its own legal issues. Southeast New Mexico’s mix of trucking corridors, oil and gas operations, agricultural roads, and highway traffic means our clients come to us after a wide range of accidents. We tailor our approach to the facts of each incident and the severity of each injury.

Personal injury cases we handle include:

Whatever the circumstances, we carefully evaluate how the incident happened, what injuries you suffered, and how those injuries affect your daily life and your ability to work. From there, we identify all potentially responsible parties and pursue compensation for medical care, lost income, and other recoverable losses tied to the accident.

What Kinds of Compensation Can I Pursue After an Accident?

Personal injury claims in New Mexico can cover a broad range of losses. What’s available depends on the facts of your accident and the nature and permanence of your injuries.

Recoverable damages often include:

Medical expenses: Emergency care, follow-up appointments, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medications, and other necessary treatment related to your injuries.
Lost wages and earning capacity: Wages lost during recovery, as well as reduced future earning capacity in serious or permanent injury cases.
Property damage: The cost to repair or replace vehicles or other personal property damaged in the accident.
Pain and suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, and the overall impact the injury has had on your daily life.

In some cases, punitive damages may also be available. Unlike compensatory damages, which reimburse specific losses, punitive damages are designed to punish at-fault parties for intentional or malicious conduct.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in New Mexico?

In most cases, New Mexico law gives you three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim under NMSA 37-1-8. Claims against a government entity follow different rules. Under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act (NMSA 41-4-16), you must file a written Notice of Claim with the appropriate government authority within 90 days of the incident before any lawsuit can proceed. After that notice is filed, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file suit against the government entity.

Missing the 90-day notice deadline typically bars the claim permanently, regardless of how serious your injuries are or how clear the fault may be. Don’t wait to speak with an attorney. Acting early also helps preserve evidence, secure witness statements, and keep all available legal options open.

Why Chaves County Clients Choose Crow Law Firm

After an accident, you want a firm that knows how to take on large insurance companies and corporate defendants and that also takes the time to understand you as a person. That’s the balance we work to maintain at Crow Law Firm.

Track Record & Credentials

Our firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars in personal injury cases, reflecting years of work on behalf of people dealing with life-changing injuries. Whether that means negotiating a settlement or taking a case to trial, our goal is to pursue full and fair compensation under the law. B.J. Crow has handled claims against some of the nation’s largest companies and is licensed in both New Mexico and Texas. He earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, an MBA from UNM, and a B.B.A. from New Mexico State University. He is recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association.

Client-First Approach

We listen carefully to your concerns, explain your options in plain language, and build a legal strategy that fits your injuries, your family, and your goals. Virtual consultations are available if coming to our Roswell office isn’t convenient.

To speak with a personal injury attorney in Chaves County, call (575) 222-2702 or schedule your free consultation online. There are no fees unless we obtain a recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Do After an Accident in Chaves County Before Calling an Attorney?

Your health and safety come first. Seek medical care promptly, even if you’re unsure about the extent of your injuries. Some conditions aren’t immediately obvious. If you can, report the incident to law enforcement or the property owner and request a copy of any report that’s created. Gathering photos, witness contact information, and other basic details is helpful, though we understand that serious injuries sometimes make that impossible. Be cautious about giving detailed statements to insurance adjusters or signing paperwork before consulting an attorney. Those early communications can affect your rights.

How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take to Resolve?

It depends on the complexity of the accident, the severity of your injuries, and how long your treatment takes. Some claims resolve through negotiation within months when liability is clear and treatment is straightforward. Others take longer, particularly when ongoing care is needed or a lawsuit is filed. We work to move your case forward efficiently while pursuing compensation that reflects the full extent of your losses.

Do I Still Have a Case If I Might Be Partly at Fault?

Under New Mexico’s pure comparative negligence rule, being partly at fault doesn’t automatically prevent you from pursuing a claim. You may still recover compensation, though the award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you’re found to be 30% at fault, for example, any recovery would be reduced by that 30%. Call us for a free consultation to discuss how fault may affect your specific situation.

How a Personal Injury Claim Works in New Mexico

Personal injury claims in New Mexico generally follow a predictable path from investigation through resolution, but the details vary with every case. Here’s what Chaves County clients can expect when they work with us.

Investigation & Evidence Gathering

We begin by investigating the accident to identify all responsible parties, gather supporting evidence, and document the full scope of your losses. That means collecting accident reports, medical records, photographs, and witness statements before evidence fades or becomes unavailable. Keeping detailed records of every medical appointment, prescription, and out-of-pocket expense from the outset directly supports the damages calculation in your claim.

Demand & Settlement Negotiations

Once we have a clear picture of your injuries and losses, we present a demand to the at-fault party or their insurer. Insurance companies may attempt to settle quickly and for less than a claim is worth. Having legal representation before accepting any offer can help you avoid closing a case before the true extent of your losses is known. We handle all negotiations and advise you on whether any offer reflects what your case is actually worth.

Filing Suit & Trial Preparation

When a fair resolution can’t be reached through negotiation, we file suit and move the case through discovery and, if necessary, to trial. B.J. Crow has nearly two decades of litigation experience in New Mexico and Texas, including cases against large corporate defendants. We build every case from the beginning as though it will be tried. This can strengthen our negotiating position and prepare us if a courtroom resolution becomes necessary.

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B.J. Crow Personal Injury Attorney

B.J. Crow has spent nearly two decades handling personal injury litigation for clients across New Mexico and Texas. Licensed to practice in both states, he brings cross-border standing to claims that involve out-of-state companies or incidents near state lines. His litigation background includes cases against some of the nation’s largest corporate defendants, from insurers to industrial operators, and his record includes tens of millions of dollars recovered in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured people and their families.

B.J. earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, an MBA from the University of New Mexico, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from New Mexico State University. That combination of legal training and business education informs how he approaches complex damages calculations and corporate liability cases.

He is recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. These acknowledgments reflect both his standing as a trial advocate and his commitment to the standards those organizations require.

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