Pay No Fees Unless We Win
Albuquerque sees serious accidents every week. In February 2026 alone, an 18-year-old was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into a city bus on Central Avenue. Just weeks earlier in January, two separate overnight crashes took two lives when drivers not wearing seat belts were killed in a head-on collision and a single-vehicle crash on I-25.
These tragedies remind us that accidents happen suddenly and leave victims dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost income, and insurance companies that don’t always act fairly.
At Zinda Law Group, our Albuquerque personal injury attorneys represent people who’ve been injured through no fault of their own. We handle the legal process while you focus on healing and getting your life back together.
We’re located at 10400 Academy Rd NE Ste 345, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Our team has helped injury victims across New Mexico recover millions in compensation.
Your consultation is completely free, and you pay nothing unless we win. That’s our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.
Call (800) 863-5312 or reach our local office at (505) 405-5725.
Meet Your Legal Team, Led by Jack Zinda
Recovering from a serious injury while managing insurance claims, medical appointments, and mounting bills creates overwhelming stress. Our job is to take the legal burden entirely off your shoulders.
Jack Zinda founded this firm in 2008 with a clear purpose: give injured people access to the kind of legal representation that corporations and insurance companies have always had. He built a team with the resources and experience to stand up to well-funded defendants.
We accept fewer cases than most firms because every client deserves attorneys who genuinely understand their situation and have time to build their case properly. When you hire us, you’ll work directly with lawyers who know your name, return your calls, and keep you informed throughout the entire process.
Beyond our attorneys, you get support from over 100 professionals who work together on your behalf. Accident investigators who preserve evidence quickly. Medical documentation specialists who work with your healthcare providers. Trial attorneys who prepare every case as if it’s headed to a jury. Support staff who keep everything organized and moving forward.
We’ve successfully resolved more than 6,500 injury claims across New Mexico and surrounding states. Our experience includes everything from straightforward vehicle collisions to complex multi-party cases requiring expert witnesses.
Call (800) 863-5312 or submit our online form for a no-cost case review.
Our Recognition and Results
Jack Zinda is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, earned by securing seven-figure and eight-figure recoveries for clients with catastrophic injuries.
Our attorneys hold positions in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and The Trucking Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 10. We maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, a testimony to consistent client feedback on our communication, responsiveness, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.
Our Awards
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2016-2020)
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2009, 2011-2012, 2014-2021), & NEIL SOLOMON (2020-2021)
AWARDED TO JACK ZINDA (2016-2020)
LIFETIME MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA
What Our Clients Tell Us
After a serious injury, the right legal support should make things simpler, not harder. At Zinda Law Group, our goal is to reduce uncertainty so you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal work.
It’s free to speak to our lawyers; give us a call at (800) 863-5312 or fill out our online form. You will not pay legal fees unless we successfully win your case!
Hear From a Real Client – Jacob
“With Zinda Law Group, I was able to get my life back together.” – Jacob
Hear From a Real Client – Marlon
“Zinda was very prepared and very compassionate.” – Marlon
Why Injured People Choose Our Firm
Choosing an attorney after an accident is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Here’s what working with us looks like.
No Fees Unless We Win Your Case
We work on contingency. You pay nothing to hire us and nothing throughout the entire process. Our fee comes solely from the compensation we recover for you. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing. New Mexico law regulates contingency fees, and we’ll explain our structure clearly during your consultation.
Attorneys Who Actually Know Your Case
We limit our caseload intentionally so your attorney has time to focus on your specific situation. You’ll work with lawyers who can answer your questions without looking up your file, who return calls promptly, and who invest real effort into understanding what you’ve been through.
Clear Communication Throughout
We hold an A+ BBB rating partly because clients consistently tell us they appreciate being kept informed. Legal processes can feel confusing and opaque. We explain what’s happening in plain language, update you regularly, and make sure you’re never left wondering where things stand.
A Full Team Supporting You
When you hire our firm, over 100 professionals support your case from start to finish. Investigators who gather evidence before it’s lost. Medical specialists who document the full scope of your injuries. Experienced litigators who know how to present cases in court. Administrative staff who keep deadlines met and details organized.
Significant Experience Across New Mexico
We’ve successfully resolved injury claims throughout New Mexico involving car accidents, truck collisions, premises liability, workplace injuries, dog bites, and wrongful death. We know how New Mexico insurers operate, and we know how to counter their strategies effectively.
CASE RESULTS
How We Handle Your Personal Injury Case
Step 1: Free Consultation
We sit down with you, listen to what happened, review any evidence you have, and give you an honest assessment of your situation. No charge. No pressure.
Step 2: Thorough Investigation
We collect police reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and any other documentation supporting your claim. Our investigators work quickly to secure evidence before it becomes unavailable.
Step 3: Complete Medical Documentation
We coordinate with your healthcare providers to ensure your injuries and their ongoing implications are thoroughly documented. When necessary, we bring in independent medical experts to assess your condition and project your long-term needs.
Step 4: Full Damages Calculation
We account for every category of loss, including costs that won’t materialize until years from now. A complete understanding of your damages is the foundation of a strong demand.
Step 5: Settlement Negotiation
We build a detailed demand package and present it to the insurance company. Because we prepare every case for trial, insurers understand that low offers will be rejected. That preparation typically produces better results.
Step 6: Trial if Settlement Fails
If the insurance company won’t offer what your case is genuinely worth, we file a lawsuit and present your case to a New Mexico jury. Our trial attorneys have courtroom experience and aren’t hesitant to use it.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
New Mexico law allows injury victims to pursue compensation when someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct causes them harm. Our Albuquerque attorneys represent clients across a wide range of accident and injury types:
- Car accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Truck accidents
- Wrongful death
- Workplace accidents
- Dog bites
- Rideshare accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Defective products
- Premises liability
- Bicycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Brain and head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
Common Injuries in Accident Cases
Accidents cause injuries ranging from temporary discomfort to permanent, life-altering conditions. We’ve helped clients pursue compensation for:
- Traumatic brain injuries affecting memory, cognition, and personality
- Spinal cord injuries causing partial or complete paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures requiring surgical repair
- Severe burns requiring skin grafts and causing permanent scarring
- Chronic pain conditions limiting daily activities
- Concussions with lasting neurological effects
- Facial trauma requiring reconstructive surgery
- Deep lacerations leaving permanent scars
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Whiplash and soft tissue damage
- Birth injuries affecting newborns
- Surgical errors requiring corrective procedures
- PTSD, anxiety, and psychological trauma
- Fatal injuries in wrongful death cases
The severity of your injuries directly affects the compensation you can pursue. We work with medical professionals and long-term care specialists to understand what your recovery will truly require, both now and years from now.
Compensation Available After an Injury
New Mexico law allows injury victims to pursue several categories of compensation depending on the specific facts of their case.
Medical Treatment and Care Costs
Emergency transport, ER visits, surgeries, inpatient hospitalization, follow-up appointments, physical therapy, prescription medications, medical equipment, in-home health services, and projected future medical expenses. We work with medical experts to calculate long-term care needs so your claim reflects the complete picture.
Lost Income and Career Impact
Wages missed while recovering, diminished earning capacity if your injuries prevent a full return to your prior role, and lost employment benefits including retirement contributions. We calculate the professional impact of your injuries both immediately and across your remaining career.
Property Damage
Compensation for repairing or replacing your vehicle and any personal belongings damaged or destroyed in the accident.
Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and the lasting ways your injuries have diminished your daily life. Perhaps you can no longer tend your garden due to back injuries or chase grandchildren around the yard due to lung damage. New Mexico law recognizes these as real, compensable losses.
Loss of Life Enjoyment
If your injuries have kept you from activities, hobbies, or experiences that were important to your quality of life, you may recover compensation reflecting that loss.
Loss of Consortium
In serious injury cases, your spouse may have a separate claim for lost companionship, intimacy, and emotional support caused by your injuries.
Punitive Damages
When a defendant’s conduct goes beyond ordinary negligence into willful or egregiously reckless behavior, New Mexico courts can impose punitive damages. These serve to punish the wrongdoer and discourage similar conduct in the future. They’re not awarded routinely, but we evaluate their applicability in every case.
Steps to Take After an Accident in Albuquerque
Your actions immediately following an accident directly impact your ability to recover full compensation.
Get Medical Care Without Delay
See a doctor immediately, even if you feel relatively okay. Adrenaline commonly masks pain, and serious injuries including brain trauma and internal bleeding often don’t produce obvious symptoms until hours or days later. Medical documentation linking your treatment to the accident is critical. Without it, insurance companies will question whether your injuries are serious or were even caused by the accident.
Report the Accident and Get Documentation
Call 911 so law enforcement can respond, document what happened, and file an official report. That report becomes foundational evidence for your claim. If the accident occurred on commercial property, insist that the property manager create an official incident report and get a copy for your records.
Gather Evidence While You Can
If you’re physically able, photograph all vehicles or property involved, the accident scene from multiple angles, your visible injuries, road or environmental conditions, and anything else relevant to how the accident happened. Collect names and contact information from anyone who witnessed what occurred. Write down everything you remember while it’s still fresh. Save damaged clothing and personal items.
Follow Your Treatment Plan Consistently
Once you’ve started medical care, stay consistent. Missed appointments and gaps in treatment give insurance companies ammunition to argue your injuries resolved faster than claimed or weren’t serious to begin with. Your health and your claim both benefit from following your doctor’s recommendations.
Do Not Give Statements to Insurance Companies
The other party’s insurance company will likely reach out quickly. Adjusters are trained to gather information that limits what the insurer pays. They may sound sympathetic, but their job is protecting the company’s bottom line. Decline to give recorded statements and let them know your attorney will be in contact.
Contact a Personal Injury Attorney Early
The sooner we get involved, the more we can do to protect your case. Insurance companies begin building their defense immediately. Evidence at accident scenes disappears. Witnesses become harder to locate. Getting legal representation early means someone is actively working to preserve evidence and protect your rights from the start.
Important Factors Affecting Your New Mexico Injury Claim
New Mexico’s Three-Year Statute of Limitations
New Mexico law gives you three years from your accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. Wrongful death claims also carry a three-year window. Miss this deadline and you permanently lose the ability to pursue compensation, regardless of how strong your case might be.
Limited exceptions exist. Cases involving injured minors or delayed injury diagnoses may have different timelines. An attorney can determine the exact deadline that applies to your specific situation. Starting early gives us maximum time to build the strongest possible case.
Pure Comparative Negligence in New Mexico
New Mexico follows a pure comparative negligence system. This means shared fault reduces your compensation but doesn’t eliminate your claim. Your recovery decreases by whatever percentage of fault is assigned to you, with no threshold required to collect.
If a jury finds your damages total $200,000 but assigns you 30% of the fault, you receive $140,000. Even a majority share of fault still entitles you to some recovery.
Insurance companies understand this rule and use it strategically, pushing to assign you as much fault as possible to reduce what they owe. We investigate thoroughly and present evidence that accurately reflects what happened.
Insurance Settlement Offers Often Fall Short
Many people assume filing directly with the insurance company will produce a fair offer. That’s rarely how it works. Adjusters are evaluated on how efficiently they close claims at low cost. They may question your injuries, delay processing, or make early offers before you understand what your recovery will actually cost.
Our attorneys calculate the true value of your claim and handle all negotiations with insurers. We know what fair settlements look like and won’t recommend accepting less.
More Resources for Injury Victims
- Albuquerque Personal Injury Legal Guide: How to Protect Your Rights After an Accident
- Understanding Truck Accident Laws in Albuquerque: What Every Victim Should Know
- How to Get a Crash Report in Albuquerque
- Checkout Legal Support for Dog Bite Cases in Albuquerque
- Accident Law in Albuquerque: Truck Crash Victims’ Guide to Justice
Albuquerque Community Resources
Speak With an Albuquerque Personal Injury Attorney
You’ve been through something serious. The legal process shouldn’t add to your stress.
When you contact us, you’ll speak with someone who takes time to understand what you’ve experienced and what you need. We’ll walk through your options honestly. You don’t need documents prepared or legal knowledge to make that first call. Just tell us what happened.
Consultations are free and confidential. If we move forward together, there’s nothing due upfront. We collect our fee from the compensation we recover for you, which means we don’t get paid unless you do.
Hurt in Albuquerque or anywhere in the greater Bernalillo County area? Call (800) 863-5312 or our local office at (505) 405-5725. You can also fill out our online form and we’ll follow up quickly.
We serve all of New Mexico. Remote consultations are available, and our attorneys can meet you at your home or another convenient location if needed. Meetings are scheduled by appointment.
FAQs
How long will it take to resolve my personal injury case?
Every case moves at a different pace. Some claims settle within a few months, especially if liability is clear and injuries are well documented. Others can take a year or longer if the insurance company disputes fault or the case goes to trial. The timeline often depends on how long it takes for your medical condition to stabilize so the full value of your damages can be calculated.
What if the person who caused my accident does not have insurance?
If the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured, you may still have options. Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage could apply. In some cases, additional third parties may share responsibility. We review all available insurance policies and potential defendants to identify every source of compensation.
Can I still file a claim if I did not go to the doctor right away?
Delaying medical care can complicate your claim, but it does not automatically prevent you from pursuing compensation. Insurance companies often argue that delays mean injuries were minor or unrelated. The key is to seek care as soon as possible once symptoms appear and clearly explain the timeline to your provider.
Will I have to attend court hearings or a trial?
Many personal injury cases resolve through settlement without a trial. If your case does require litigation, we handle the majority of court filings, motions, and negotiations. You may need to attend a deposition or court hearing, but we prepare you thoroughly so you know exactly what to expect.
What if my injury prevents me from returning to the same job?
If your injuries permanently affect your ability to perform your prior work, your claim can include diminished earning capacity. This accounts for the long-term impact on your career, including reduced wages, lost promotions, and fewer employment opportunities in the future.
Can I recover compensation for mental health treatment?
Yes. If your accident caused anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other psychological conditions requiring counseling or therapy, those treatment costs may be included in your claim. Emotional injuries are recognized under New Mexico law when they stem directly from the incident.
How do personal injury settlements affect taxes?
In most cases, compensation for physical injuries and related medical expenses is not considered taxable income under federal law. However, certain portions, such as punitive damages or interest, may be treated differently. We can discuss these details and recommend speaking with a tax professional if needed.
What happens if the at-fault party files for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy can affect how a claim is handled, but it does not always eliminate your ability to recover compensation. Insurance coverage may still apply even if the individual files for bankruptcy protection. These situations require careful legal evaluation.
Can family members help manage my claim if I am hospitalized?
If your injuries prevent you from managing your case personally, a trusted family member may be able to assist. In some situations, legal documents such as a power of attorney may be required. We can guide your family through the process so your claim continues moving forward.
Do I need to bring anything to my free consultation?
You do not need to arrive with a complete file. If you have accident reports, medical records, insurance correspondence, photos, or witness information, bring what you can. If not, we can begin gathering documentation after reviewing your situation.
John (Jack) Zinda
Founder / CEO
Over 100 years of combined experience representing injured victims across the country.
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Neil Solomon
Partner
Real results matter. We do not get paid unless we win your case.
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