Practice Areas
Personal Injury
A serious personal injury can have a devastating effect on you and your family. Without an experienced attorney to protect your rights, you may not be able to receive the compensation you deserve for damages you have incurred such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one has been injured, Slate Stern Law has a 25-year history of representing injured people in northern New Mexico.
The following are examples of some of the types of injury cases we handle:
Medical Malpractice in Santa Fe:
Our lawyers have extensive knowledge of and experience with medical negligence claims. If you have been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare provider, we will evaluate your case to determine whether we may be able to assist you in making a claim. Remember, under New Mexico law there is a time limit to file a lawsuit, so do not delay in seeking a legal opinion.
Wrongful Death In New Mexico: What is it?
The wrongful death of a loved one can be devastating to a family both emotionally and financially. New Mexico has laws that have been created to assist in protecting and compensating the grieving family members. There is also a time limit on when a lawsuit can be filed for wrongful death.
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Car Accidents
After an accident, you may face increasing medical bills as well as an uncertain recovery for injuries you are aware of now or that may develop from the accident in the future. Our lawyers will work hard to get you the compensation you need to restore your life. It is true that insurance companies – including your own – are not always thinking of your best interests.
Bicycle Accidents
Under New Mexico law, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as people who drive motor vehicles. Unfortunately, many motorists fail to yield to cyclists, causing accidents and often serious injuries. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge and experience in handling bicyclists’ personal injury and insurance claims to ensure that our clients get the compensation they need when these types of accidents occur.
Pedestrian Accidents
New Mexico has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the United States. Pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing a street within a crosswalk; however, this does not mean that a pedestrian cannot be considered at fault. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, Slate Stern, P.C. will evaluate your case and can assist you with seeking compensation for your injuries which may include medical expenses and lost wages.
Defective Equipment, Machinery and Products
The manufacturer of a product has a legal duty to make a product that is safe to use under normal conditions. If you are injured by an unsafe or faulty product, you may have a right to seek compensation for the injuries you sustained.
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Slip-and-Fall Accidents and Premises Liability
In New Mexico, all property owners have an obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe and well-maintained (except for trespassers). If you are injured due to unsafe property conditions, you deserve to be compensated.
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Additional Personal Injury Information
How to Recognize Signs of Concussion
Concussion is a common injury. Almost everyone who consistently played contact sports as an adolescent was present at a game where someone got a concussion, or at least an injury that could be suspected as a concussion until doctors ruled it out. From a medical...
Soft Tissue Injuries
The most painful injuries are not always the ones you can see; this applies to physical pain as well as emotional pain. How many times has a curmudgeon grumbled when an ostensibly healthy person got out of a car in a parking space reserved for people with...
Uninsured Motorist Accidents in Santa Fe
New Mexico is one of the most affordable states in the southwestern United States, but people everywhere are feeling the pinch. Yes, rent is a lot less here than it is in even the least expensive parts of California, but the fact remains that some especially costly...
Non-Specific Symptoms and Your Personal Injury Claim
Behind the sweet-talking charm of insurance claims adjusters lie several ugly realities. At first, things seem simple. You call the insurance company to file your claim, you provide a brief description of the accident and your injuries, and the claims adjuster asks...
Accidental Overdose Behind the Wheel
A driver who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs can face criminal charges for DWI. In the criminal case, the circumstances of how the driver became intoxicated usually do not matter. If you drank a gin and tonic at a party, but the party host poured more...
Personal Injury Cases and Your Online Presence
It was not too long ago when the highlight of family gatherings was when a teenager or college student tried to explain to his or her grandparents how the Internet works, what a website is, and the etiquette of conversing with people online, both people you have met...
What Does New Mexico’s DWI Dismissal Scandal Mean for Your Personal Injury Case?
Civil courts and criminal courts have more differences than similarities. When you visit a personal injury attorney for a consultation, and you realize that your medical bills after an accidental injury are unaffordable, your lawyer will inevitably spend a lot of time...
If the Snowstorms Don’t Get You, the Dust Storms Will
New Mexico is one of only a few places in the world where, in the span of a brief road trip, you can see both snow-capped mountains and sandy deserts. The good news is that, when the temperature reaches the triple digits in some parts of the state in the summer, there...
Ski Lift Accidents
In the first week of January 2026, a young boy was celebrating his birthday with his family at the Ski Apache resort in New Mexico. News sources, which did not indicate the child’s name or age, reported that Ski Apache staff responded to an accident at the resort and...