Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Farmington, NM

Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners, and its economy is driven by energy: oil, natural gas, and coal across the San Juan Basin, one of the most productive gas fields in the country. These are some of the most physically demanding jobs in New Mexico. Roughnecks, drillers, pipeline and field crews, heavy-equipment operators, and miners face hazards every shift, and when something goes wrong the injuries are often serious. Dunn Law Offices helps injured Farmington workers and their families pursue the benefits New Mexico law provides.

To talk through your claim, call (505) 896-3650.

Injuries common in the San Juan Basin

Energy and heavy industry produce some of the most severe work injuries we handle:

  • Crush injuries, amputations, and broken bones from heavy equipment and machinery
  • Falls from rigs, tanks, and elevated work areas
  • Burns and injuries from fires, explosions, and pressurized equipment
  • Chemical, gas, and silica exposure
  • Back, neck, and spine injuries from heavy lifting and equipment operation
  • Vehicle and transportation injuries on lease roads and highways

Energy-sector injuries can be serious, and they sometimes involve more than a workers’ comp claim. We can help you understand your options under New Mexico law.

What New Mexico workers’ comp provides

Under the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration process you are entitled to reasonably necessary medical care, wage-replacement benefits when you cannot work (temporary total disability is generally two-thirds of your average weekly wage, within state limits), and permanent disability benefits for lasting impairment. For serious injuries, getting the medical and disability ratings right matters, and that is where an attorney can help. Call (505) 896-3650.

Protect your claim

New Mexico law generally requires written notice of the accident within 15 days, so give that notice and keep a copy. Get medical care and tell the provider the injury happened at work. If your claim is denied or benefits are cut off, act promptly, because New Mexico’s deadlines are firm and a denied workers’ compensation claim can often be challenged with the right evidence.

Why Farmington workers choose Dunn Law Offices

We focus only on New Mexico workers’ compensation, and we will tell you honestly where your claim stands.

Talk to a Farmington workers’ comp attorney

Hurt on an oilfield, in a mine, or anywhere on the job in Farmington? Call Dunn Law Offices at (505) 896-3650 or contact us online.

Frequently asked questions

I was hurt on an oil or gas job. Is that workers’ comp or something else?
It may be both. Under New Mexico law you may have a workers’ comp claim and, depending on who caused the injury, a separate claim against a third party. We can help you sort out which applies.

My injury is serious and I may not return to work. What benefits apply?
You may be entitled to permanent disability benefits in addition to medical care. Getting your impairment rating calculated correctly is important, and we can review it.

What is the deadline to act after a denial?
In general, New Mexico gives you one year from the date benefits are refused or stopped to file a formal complaint. It is best to act promptly.