Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Roswell, NM
Trenchard & Hoskins has been dedicated to representing injured workers and individuals since 1978. Our firm combines decades of legal expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring clients speak directly with their handling attorney throughout their case. Specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and oilfield accident cases, we leverage deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of success to advocate for our clients.Our team, including partner Royce Hoskins with firsthand oilfield experience, has secured millions in compensation and resolved over 2,600 workers' compensation claims. We maintain a commitment to accessibility, transparency, and holding negligent parties accountable while prioritizing client recovery and satisfaction.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Oilfield Accidents
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer direct attorney access with no intermediaries
- Our team includes oilfield-experienced legal professionals
- Proven track record recovering millions in compensation
- Over 45 years of combined legal experience since 1978
- Successfully resolved 2,600+ workers' compensation claims
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
What people say
Professional & Respectful
#1 Workers Comp Attorney
Handled My Case Really Well
Hardworking & Dedicated
Knowledgeable & Efficient
Services
Workers' Compensation
We represent injured workers in securing rightful benefits through the workers' compensation system. Our attorneys guide clients through reporting injuries, navigating medical approvals, and negotiating settlements. With over 40 years of experience and 2,600+ successfully resolved claims, we specialize in complex cases involving oilfield accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and denied claims while ensuring clients receive medical coverage and wage compensation.
Personal Injury
Our firm handles personal injury cases resulting from car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death. We help clients prove negligence, calculate damages, and negotiate with insurance companies. With experience in high-value settlements like $14.5 million for oilfield fatalities, we provide litigation support and evidence collection while focusing on maximizing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Oilfield Accidents
Specializing in oilfield accident litigation, we represent workers injured in explosions, equipment failures, and toxic exposure. Our team leverages industry-specific knowledge to identify liable parties, including employers and equipment manufacturers. With landmark case precedents and settlements exceeding $14 million, we handle complex claims involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death while addressing unique challenges in oil and gas industry litigation.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in pursuing wrongful death claims from industrial accidents, car crashes, and premises liability. Our attorneys help establish liability against negligent parties, calculate economic and non-economic damages, and navigate complex legal doctrines like the Rescue Doctrine. With experience securing $14.5 million in oilfield-related wrongful death settlements, we provide compassionate representation while aggressively pursuing compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress.
Car Accidents
Our firm handles car accident cases involving injuries from distracted driving, DUI, and commercial vehicle collisions. We investigate accident causes, document injuries like whiplash and traumatic brain injuries, and negotiate with insurance companies. With expertise in establishing liability against drivers, manufacturers, and municipalities, we pursue compensation for medical bills, vehicle damage, and lost wages while preparing for trial when necessary to ensure fair settlements.
People
Royce E. Hoskins
Partner
Partner at Trenchard & Hoskins with extensive workers' compensation expertise. Former law clerk to federal judges, recognized as a top 100 injured workers' attorney. Handles New Mexico workers' comp claims and oilfield accident cases while lecturing on workers' rights.
Bob Trenchard
Founder
Co-founder with over 40 years of personal injury trial experience. Board-certified by Texas Board of Legal Specialization, selected as Texas Super Lawyer and top 100 trial lawyer. Specializes in oilfield accident litigation and workers' compensation law.
Questions
What types of cases does Trenchard & Hoskins handle?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, oilfield accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases across New Mexico and Texas.
How are legal fees structured for personal injury cases?
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. Fees are typically one-third of the recovery amount.
What should I do immediately after a work-related injury?
Report the injury to your employer within 15 days, seek medical attention from approved providers, and contact our firm for guidance through the claims process.
Can I appeal a denied workers' compensation claim?
Yes. We can help appeal denied claims through the New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration, with experience in overturning unjustified denials.
What makes Trenchard & Hoskins different from other law firms?
Our firm offers direct attorney access, oilfield-specific expertise, and a proven track record of over $14 million in recovered compensation for clients.
