Coming soon — you’re previewing Waggoner & Saidi. We’re not open yet.Tell me the day you open →
WSWaggoner & SaidiSanta Fe · Albuquerque · Las Cruces · Hobbs
Tell me when you open
Questions people ask us

The questions everybody has.

Plain answers, in plain words. If yours isn't here, the call is free.

WS
Why give a lawyer a percentage? It's my money.

Fair question. Because people with a lawyer usually walk away with more — even after the fee. The insurance company has a lawyer; their first number assumes you don't. We know what cases like yours are worth, we can sue and they know it, we fight the liens that eat your check, and we count every part of your claim. If you'd do better alone, we'll tell you.

They already offered me money. Should I take it?

Not yet. First offers come before they know you have a lawyer. Signing the release ends your case for good, even if you're still hurting next year. Let us look at it first. If it's a fair offer, we'll say so.

What does it cost?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee: our fee is a percentage of what we recover, and if we don't recover anything, you don't owe us a fee. We put it in writing, in your language, before you sign — including whether you could be responsible for case costs.

It was partly my fault. Can I still get paid?

Usually, yes. New Mexico compares fault. Your share gets smaller; it doesn't go to zero. The insurance company uses "you were partly at fault" to scare people off. Call and we'll explain how it applies to you.

Will I have to go to court?

Probably not. Most cases settle. But the other side pays more when they know you would go — and we would.

How long do I have?

Less than you think. There are deadlines to file, and they vary with the kind of case and who you're filing against. Don't find out late. Call and we'll tell you yours.

How long will my case take?

It depends on healing, not on us. A case shouldn't settle until we know what your injuries really are. Simple cases can resolve in months; serious ones take longer because the number has to be right.

Do you speak my language?

Sí. Oui. نعم. Yes. English, Spanish, French and Moroccan Arabic — spoken by a partner, not a phone line.

What if I don't have papers?

You still have rights. Your right to be paid for an injury generally doesn't depend on your immigration status. Call us in Spanish and ask.

Do I need a lawyer for a small case?

Maybe not — and we'll tell you. Some cases you can handle yourself, and a good lawyer says so. The call is free either way.

Free call · Hablamos español

Still have a question? Ask a partner.

Free call. Free text. Free to ask.

Tell me when you openCallcoming soonTextcoming soonEmail