How We Help After a Serious Accident
After an accident, evidence can disappear quickly. Witness memories fade. Employers and insurers begin building their defense immediately.
When you contact us, we take proactive steps to protect your case, which may include:
- Conducting a detailed investigation
- Preserving physical and electronic evidence
- Working with accident reconstructionists and industry experts
- Reviewing medical records with qualified professionals
- Identifying all potentially liable parties
- Calculating the full scope of your damages
We handle communications with insurance carriers so that you are not pressured into accepting an early settlement that does not reflect the true impact of your injuries. If a fair resolution is not offered, we are prepared to pursue litigation and present your case in court.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Roswell
Our firm represents clients in a wide range of serious personal injury matters, including:
- Truck and commercial vehicle accidents: Given Roswell’s proximity to oil and gas operations and its heavy commercial traffic, truck accidents are not uncommon. These cases often involve complex federal regulations, corporate defendants, and significant insurance policies.
- Car accidents: From high-speed highway collisions to distracted driving crashes within city limits, we represent drivers who have suffered serious injuries due to negligent drivers.
- Motorcycle accidents: Injured riders know that they can trust us with their motorcycle accident claims. We do not let insurance companies push them around or pin blame unfairly on them just for riding a motorcycle.
- Medical malpractice: Our firm has extensive experience handling complex medical negligence claims, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and hospital negligence. These cases require medical knowledge and substantial litigation resources, both areas where our firm is particularly strong.
- Premises liability: Did you get hurt at someone else’s home or property, like in a store or office? Talk to us to see if you can file an injury claim against the property owner or manager.
- Wrongful death: If you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, we provide careful, strategic representation to help your family pursue justice and financial recovery.
What Compensation May Be Available in a Personal Injury Claim?
Every case is unique, and the value of a claim depends on the specific facts involved. As such, we can’t promise what your claim will be worth before we have a chance to work on your case and dive into the details. But we can say what types of compensation you may be able to pursue based on past cases like yours.
In a typical personal injury claim, you may be able to pursue compensation for:
- Medical expenses, both current and future
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Physical impairment or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage (when applicable)
In wrongful death cases, surviving family members may also pursue damages related to funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
Determining the appropriate scope of damages requires careful analysis, particularly in cases involving long-term medical care or permanent disability. We can work with financial experts and medical professionals when necessary, so your claim reflects the full impact of your injuries, not just your immediate bills and the losses you have already incurred.
A Trial-Ready Approach That Sets Us Apart
Many personal injury firms rely primarily on negotiated settlements to end a case. While resolution outside of court is often appropriate, a firm’s willingness and ability to try cases can influence negotiations by sending a message to the defendant that says, “We won’t back down.”
Our approach is different.
We prepare every serious case as though it may be presented to a jury. That preparation usually includes in-depth discovery, expert consultation, and strategic planning from day one. This disciplined approach demonstrates to opposing parties that we are serious about protecting your interests.
Our history of substantial results, combined with our team’s professional recognitions and credentials, reflects our commitment to high-level advocacy. When your future is on the line, experience matters.
Contact Our Roswell Personal Injury Lawyers Today
If you were injured in Roswell or the surrounding communities, do not wait to seek legal guidance. The decisions you make in the hours, days, and weeks following an accident are important, so start by reaching out to our team.
At Buckingham & Vega Law Firm, we bring decades of experience, record-setting results, and trial-ready representation to serious personal injury cases. We are prepared to evaluate your case, explain your options, and help you take the next step forward.
Call us at (505) 388-0066 today to schedule a free, confidential consultation
The Right Legal Team Matters
Meet Our Dedicated Team of Attorneys
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"Thank God we found him. He really seemed to care about our family."Mr. Buckingham won our case after two other law firms said it would be impossible to win. He knew the medicine better than the experts in the case. I guess the fact that he’s also a doctor was a great help.Former Client
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"He truly was impressive."Mr. Buckingham flew to the East Coast several times & understood how a correct gall bladder surgery is supposed to be done better than the surgeon. He was very knowledgeable & precise.Former Client
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"If you want real-life heroes contact these guys. They cared when no one else did."When I first contacted Mr.Vega, I knew he was different because he listened to me with compassion. Mr. Vega and his team gave me hope and most important they gave my son a better life.Former Client
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"Adrian Vega and his law firm changed my family's life."They fought for my injured baby and made sure we would be taken care of for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend this law firm.Former Client
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"My family is better off having them in our corner."We turned to him when we had nowhere else to go. Turns out it was the best decision we could have ever made. They represented us in a difficult case and made those responsible accountable for their actions.Former Client
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"Nothing but the best of the best."This was an experience I'll never forget and felt like family and not a business associate. Adrian kept me informed and up to date on all matters of the lawsuit. Needless to say, I received more ( much more ) than expected...Former Client
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"Very professional firm and well knowledgeable!"I would highly recommend using Buckingham & Vega if you have been injured in an accident. Very professional firm and well knowledgeable!Former Client
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"Highly Recommend"We had a great experience working with Adrian. He was very professional and guided my family through a difficult situation.Former Client
Our Results Make a Difference
Explore How We Have Helped Our Clients
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Record-Setting $72 Million Birth Injury
The Buckingham & Vega team obtained a $72 million verdict in a birth injury case when an OB/ GYN failed to properly monitor the mom during pregnancy.
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$16 Million Truck Accident
Buckingham & Vega obtained a $16 million settlement in a truck accident case. The truck driver was speeding and inattentive (texting) and crashed into the rear of a pickup truck stopped at a stoplight.
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$14 Million Dram Shop Liability
Our team obtained a $14 million dram shop verdict on behalf of a client who was injured due to negligence.
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$13 Million Truck Accident
Our team secured a $13 million settlement in a truck accident case. An eighteen-wheeler made an unsafe turn in front of a car driven by a grandmother and her family. The grandmother was killed and the family suffered severe injuries.
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$13 Million Work Injury
Buckingham & Vega represented an oilfield worker who was killed when their company failed to properly train its employees on how to safely move waste bins. Our client was killed when he became trapped between two bins.
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$12 Million Birth Injury
The attorneys at Buckingham & Vega obtained a $12 million birth injury settlement.