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Las Cruces Personal Injury Lawyer – The Longhorn Law Firm
NM Las Cruces · Doña Ana County

Las Cruces's border-region injury attorneys.

From I-25 to I-10, from NMSU to Mesilla, from the agricultural valleys to the city center — when negligence in southern New Mexico injures you, we fight for what you're owed.

Las Cruces Quick Facts

  • 2nd largest city in New Mexico
  • Major roads: I-25, I-10, US-70, US-180
  • Home to New Mexico State University
  • Heavy I-10 commercial trucking traffic to/from Arizona and Texas
  • Significant agricultural worker injury cases
Licensed in TX & NM
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No Fee Unless We Win
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From I-10 corridor crashes and I-25 commuter wrecks to dangerous Lohman Avenue intersection accidents and University Avenue student-area incidents, Longhorn Law Firm represents injury victims throughout Las Cruces and Doña Ana County.

Why Las Cruces victims choose us

  • Bilingual case handling. Spanish-speaking case support throughout.
  • Border-region trucking expertise. I-10 commercial traffic from Mexico and Arizona creates complex cases.
  • Agricultural worker representation. Pecan, chile, and dairy industries create unique workplace injury scenarios.
  • No fee unless we win.

Common Las Cruces accidents

I-10 Commercial Trucking

I-10 through Las Cruces carries enormous commercial truck traffic between Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Crashes are frequent and often catastrophic.

I-25 South Corridor

I-25 between Las Cruces and Albuquerque produces serious crashes, particularly during weather events.

NMSU Area Accidents

The Aggie Memorial Stadium area and surrounding campus produce typical college-town crash patterns.

Agricultural Worker Injuries

Pecan groves, dairy operations, and chile farms in the Mesilla Valley generate workplace injury cases involving farm equipment, vehicle crashes, and chemical exposure.

New Mexico law in Las Cruces

Statute of Limitations: 3 Years

Pure Comparative Fault

Recovery available regardless of your fault percentage.

Border Cases

When the at-fault driver is from Mexico or El Paso, we handle the cross-border complications.

"Southern New Mexico cases sit at the intersection of state, federal, and international law. We navigate all three."

If you've been hurt anywhere in Las Cruces or Doña Ana County, call us. The consultation is free, the conversation is confidential, and you'll talk to a real attorney. Get your free case review now.

What We Handle in Las Cruces

All injury cases — any neighborhood.

Areas We Serve in & Around Las Cruces

All of Doña Ana County. And beyond.

We represent injury victims throughout the Las Cruces metro and surrounding communities.

Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve
Downtown · East Mesa · Mesilla · Mesilla Park · NMSU Area · University Hills · Sonoma Ranch · Picacho Hills · La Posada · Tortugas · Doña Ana · Anthony · Sunland Park · Santa Teresa · Hatch · Garfield · Salem · Radium Springs · Vado · Berino · La Mesa · Mesquite
Highways & Corridors

The roads where we fight your case.

Local knowledge matters. We know the highways, surface streets, and dangerous corridors where serious injury crashes happen here — and how each crash type plays out in negotiation and court.

I-10
Interstate 10
Major east-west corridor through Las Cruces.
I-25
Interstate 25
Major north-south corridor.
US-70
US-70
Major route to White Sands.
Lohman Avenue
Lohman Avenue (NM-228)
Major Las Cruces arterial.
University Avenue
University Avenue
NMSU corridor with heavy student traffic.
Main Street
Main Street
Downtown corridor.
High-Risk Intersections

Where local crashes happen most.

These intersections come up over and over in our case files. If you were hit at one of them, that pattern itself can become evidence of foreseeable danger and contribute to your case.

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I-10 at I-25
Major Las Cruces interchange.
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Lohman Avenue at I-25
Heavy commercial-area intersection.
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University Avenue at I-25
NMSU area intersection with heavy student traffic.
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Main Street at Lohman
Downtown intersection.
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US-70 at I-25
Major convergence.
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Telshor Boulevard at Lohman
Heavy retail intersection.
Commercial Trucking

Where the 18-wheelers run through.

Las Cruces sits at the I-10/I-25 interchange — a major freight crossroads with heavy commercial truck traffic in all directions. Border-related commercial activity adds volumes.

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Local Courts

Where we file your case.

Third Judicial District Court

201 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005

Third Judicial District Court handles Las Cruces-area injury cases. Doña Ana County is one of NM's most populous and most active for injury litigation.

  • Doña Ana Magistrate CourtSmaller civil cases
  • U.S. District Court — NMFederal matters
Doña Ana County Pop
~220,000
NMSU Students
14,000+
I-10/I-25 Junction
Major Freight Hub
Border Proximity
Major Factor
Local Insurance Climate

The insurance landscape locally.

Las Cruces' insurance market includes significant cross-border commercial activity, NMSU student-driver involvement, and NM's plaintiff-favorable comparative fault doctrine.

Local Facts & Figures

By the numbers.

Doña Ana County Pop
~220,000
NMSU Students
14,000+
I-10/I-25 Junction
Major Freight Hub
Border Proximity
Major Factor

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Local knowledge.

When we represent Las Cruces clients, we know the roads, courts, hospitals, and accident patterns specific to this market.

Major highways

I-10 (east-west to El Paso and Tucson) and I-25 north — the only NM city served by two interstates

Courts

Doña Ana County District Court (Third Judicial District) and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Trauma & hospitals

MountainView Regional Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, with airlift to UMC El Paso or UNMH for catastrophic cases

Local context

Las Cruces is the second-largest city in New Mexico. Doña Ana County is over 65% Hispanic. Border-crossing commercial truck traffic through Santa Teresa adds to the I-10 commercial volume.

Cases we handle in Las Cruces.

Personal injury cases we represent Las Cruces clients on — across Texas and New Mexico law as applicable.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about personal injury cases in Las Cruces. Have a question not answered here? Call us anytime — no consultation fee.

01 Do I need a personal injury lawyer specifically in Las Cruces?
Not necessarily. Most personal injury work happens via phone, email, video calls, and document exchange — so the attorney doesn't need to be physically in Las Cruces. What matters is that they're licensed in New Mexico, familiar with Doña Ana County courts, and experienced in cases like yours. We represent clients throughout Texas and New Mexico, including Las Cruces, with the same dedication regardless of distance.
02 How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Las Cruces?
You pay nothing upfront. We work on contingency — typically 33.33% of the recovery before a lawsuit is filed, 40% after litigation begins. Case expenses (expert witnesses, court filing fees, depositions) are separate and only paid from recovery. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
03 How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Las Cruces?
New Mexico has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, starting from the date of the accident. (This is longer than Texas, which has only 2 years.) However, claims against state or local government entities require a 90-day notice under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act. Practically, you should consult an attorney within the first 30 days — evidence disappears quickly.
04 What kinds of cases do you handle in Las Cruces?
Car accidents, truck accidents (18-wheelers), motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries (TBI, spinal cord), workplace injuries, Uber/Lyft accidents, insurance bad faith claims, and negligent security cases. We handle the full range of New Mexico personal injury law.
05 Will an attorney personally handle my Las Cruces case?
Yes — one of our two attorneys (Shawn Barnett or Jeff Barnett) personally handles every case we accept. You won't be passed off to a junior associate or paralegal. We deliberately keep our caseload manageable so each client gets actual attorney attention.
06 What if my accident involves a commercial trucking company in Las Cruces?
Commercial trucking accidents typically involve Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations in addition to state personal injury law. We have experience with these cases including spoliation letters to preserve truck black box data, hours-of-service violations, and multi-party liability (driver, trucking company, broker, shipper).
07 Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for my Las Cruces accident?
Yes — New Mexico uses pure comparative negligence, which is more favorable than Texas's 51% bar rule. You can recover damages even if you were 99% at fault — your recovery is just reduced by your percentage of fault. This is one of the most plaintiff-friendly negligence rules in the country.
08 What should I do immediately after an accident in Las Cruces?
(1) Get to safety; (2) Call 911 even for seemingly minor accidents; (3) Get medical care within 24 hours, even if you feel okay; (4) Photograph everything; (5) Get witness contact info; (6) Don't give recorded statements to the other driver's insurance company; (7) Contact a personal injury attorney before signing anything. See our complete First 7 Days After an Accident guide for detailed day-by-day steps.