Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in New Mexico
At Szantho Law Firm, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of injury victims across New Mexico. With decades of combined legal experience, our team combines the discipline of a former prosecutor with the compassion needed to support clients during their most challenging times. We specialize in personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death claims, and have a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts.Our approach prioritizes personalized attention, thorough investigation, and aggressive courtroom representation when necessary. We are committed to transparency, ethical practices, and ensuring our clients receive the full compensation they deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Services
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Wrongful Death
Pedestrian Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Slip and Fall
Dog Bites
Defective Products
Uninsured Motorists
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience representing injury victims in New Mexico.
- Our former prosecutor background strengthens our courtroom advocacy skills.
- We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique case.
- We have a proven track record of securing millions in compensation for clients.
- We provide free case evaluations and work on a contingency fee basis.
What people say
Awesome attention to detail
Great experience with them
Resolved my claim quickly
Fought for fair compensation
Knowledgeable and dedicated team
Services
Car Accident Representation
We represent clients injured in car accidents caused by negligent drivers. Our firm investigates crash details, negotiates with insurance companies, and pursues full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With experience handling cases involving distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving, we ensure victims receive fair settlements or verdicts.
Truck Accident Claims
Our team handles complex truck accident cases involving 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and tractor-trailers. We identify liable parties including drivers, trucking companies, and maintenance providers while navigating federal regulations. We secure compensation for catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injuries caused by overloaded trucks, mechanical failures, or driver fatigue.
Wrongful Death Litigation
We support families seeking justice for loved ones lost in preventable accidents. Our firm handles wrongful death claims from car crashes, truck collisions, and premises liability cases. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress while holding negligent parties accountable through thorough investigation and courtroom advocacy.
Motorcycle Accident Cases
We advocate for motorcyclists injured by negligent drivers in collisions involving head injuries, road rash, and limb damage. Our firm addresses unique challenges in motorcycle cases including bias against riders while proving liability for distracted driving, speeding, or failure to yield. We secure compensation for medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation needs.
Pedestrian Accident Claims
Our firm represents pedestrians struck by vehicles in crosswalks or along roadways. We handle cases involving fractures, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries while proving driver negligence for failure to yield, speeding, or impaired driving. We ensure victims receive compensation for medical bills, lost earning capacity, and quality-of-life changes.
People
Andras Szantho
Attorney
Andras Szantho is a former New Mexico prosecutor with over 15 years of legal experience. After graduating from the University of New Mexico School of Law, he worked for the First Judicial District Attorney's Office before founding his own firm in 2007. He specializes in personal injury cases and has recovered millions for clients through settlements and jury verdicts.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a car accident in New Mexico?
Check for injuries, call 911, document the scene with photos, exchange information with the other driver, and contact a personal injury lawyer before speaking to insurance companies.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the accident date, but evidence preservation should begin immediately.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for my accident?
Yes, New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence rules, reducing compensation by your percentage of fault but allowing partial recovery.
What types of damages can I claim after a truck accident?
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and future earning capacity losses from truck accident injuries.
How does the firm handle cases against insurance companies?
We investigate claims thoroughly, gather evidence, and negotiate aggressively with insurers to ensure fair compensation while preparing for trial if necessary.
What makes Szantho Law Firm different from other personal injury firms?
Our former prosecutor experience, personalized approach, and proven success in complex cases set us apart in advocating for injury victims.
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