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Aguilar Law Firm, P.C.

A Tradition and History of Competence, Integrity and Excellence

In New Mexico, Aguilar Law Firm, P.C. stands out as an ethical, competent and dedicated law firm.

Aguilar Law Firm, P.C. does not advertise, does not have a social media site and prefers not to text. As Esteban A. Aguilar Sr. likes to say:, “We do not buy ads on TV, we are not on billboards, park benches, the sides of buses or yard signs. We do not give away incentives. We do not advertise the total amount of recoveries for our clients. We have friends that call us every week to remind us of the “big” cases we are missing because ‘we are not on billboards and the side of buses.’ I guess I am an old fogey.”

Aguilar Law Firm, P.C. and Esteban A. Aguilar Sr. Esq. have proudly been referred cases by word of mouth and the recommendation of existing and former clients, respected attorneys and judges. The only way you get these referrals is if you provide ethical, competent and top-notch legal services. Mr. Aguilar has forty-seven (47) years of litigation experience, and a track record of success in handling various cases on behalf of those who have been injured and damaged by the negligence of others.

This experience includes individual clients and their families in the following type of case(s):

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General Information

At Aguilar Law Firm, P.C., we usually represent plaintiffs. We focus on assisting injured clients and their families. Our firm and Esteban A. Aguilar Sr., Esq. are advocates for you and your family members. We also assist and guide you through the legal and litigation process when you have a meritorious case.

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Personal Injury

When you suffer a personal injury, Aguilar Law Firm, P.C., and Esteban A. Aguilar Sr., Esq. can help you. We have years of experience in representing clients who have suffered catastrophic or other injuries. We also have years of experience in representing personal representatives and the estate of loved ones who have died as a result of someone’s negligence or intentional negligence. New Mexico law protects individuals who suffer injuries and are harmed by the negligence and the intentional, willful, wanton or reckless conduct of others.

The basic general elements to establish injury claim(s) are:

  • The existence of a duty;
  • A breach of the duty;
  • The breach was a cause of the injury; and
  • Damages.

 

Compensation and Recovery

When your injury is caused by a person, corporation or legal entity’s failure to act with “ordinary care,” or within “professional standards of care,” generally, you have the legal right to seek compensation. This compensation includes various items of damages:

Loss of Earnings. The value of lost earnings and the present cash value of earning capacity reasonably certain to be lost in the future in accordance with Uniform Jury Instruction (“UJI”) 13-1803.

Medical Expenses. The reasonable expense of necessary medical care, treatment and services received and the present cash value of the reasonable expenses of medical care, treatment and services reasonably certain to be received in the future in accordance with UJI 13-1804.

Non-Medical Expenses. The reasonable value of necessary non-medical expenses which have been required as a result of the injury and the present cash value of such non-medical expenses reasonably certain to be required in the future in accordance with UJI 13-1805.

Nature, Extent and Duration of Injury. Damages in the amount to be decided at trial for the nature, extent and duration of the injury sustained and suffered in accordance with UJI 13-1806.

Loss of Services of Spouse. Damages in accordance with UJI 13-1810.

Pain and Suffering. Damages in the amount to be decided at trial for past pain and suffering and reasonably certain to be experienced in the future in accordance with UJI 13-1807.

Aggravation of Preexisting Condition. Damages in an amount to be decided at trial for aggravation of any preexisting ailment or condition in accordance with UJI 13-1808.

Loss of Consortium. Damages in an amount to be decided at trial for loss of consortium in accordance with UJI-1810A and UJI 1810B.

Loss of Enjoyment of Life Damages. Damages in an amount to be decided at trial for the loss of enjoyment of life in accordance with UJI-1807A.

Wrongful Death Damages. Damages in accordance with UJI 13-1830.

Punitive Damages. Damages, if appropriate, in accordance with UJI 13-1827.

Pre-Judgment Interest. Pre-judgment interest in accordance with New Mexico law.

Post-Judgment Interest. Post-Judgment interest in accordance with New Mexico law.

Of course, not all these damages are applicable or recoverable in every case. Damages are fact and case specific. Please consult us to discuss which of these damages may be applicable or recoverable in your specific case.

Comparative Negligence

New Mexico is a pure “comparative negligence” State. This means that an injured party can recover damages even if they are found to be partially at fault for the accident. As an example, in some other States, if an injured party is even partially at fault, the injured party will not be able to recover. New Mexico is different.

For example, if the judge or jury decides you are twenty-five (25%) at fault, you can still recover the remaining seventy-five (75%) from the other person, corporation or legal entity that injured you or a family member as a cause of the injury.

In a simple example, if you have $100.00 in total damage(s) and you are 25% at fault ($25.00), you can still recover the remaining seventy-five percent ($75.00) from the other person(s), corporation or legal entities that caused you or your families injury and damages.

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