Medical Cannabis Protections

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Experienced New Mexico Employment Lawyer

Protecting the Rights of Prescription Medical Cannabis Users in the Workplace

New Mexico recently passed a law that affords legal protection to individuals who have a legitimate prescription for medical marijuana use, ensuring that they cannot be fired if they test positively when subjected to a work-related drug test. There are some exceptions for safety related concerns and employers such as federal contractors who must comply with federal law regarding cannabis use. If you have lost your job or have faced reprimands or punishment at work after a positive drug test (for medical cannabis), Buchanan Law Firm, LLC may be able to help.

At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC have protected the rights of workers in employment law disputes for more than two decades. Our principal offices are in Albuquerque, but we can meet with you in person anywhere in the state of New Mexico. Deena Buchanan has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the laws and the court system in New Mexico. Deena has a longstanding reputation with clients, colleagues and judges for be cool, calm and collected in any situation, even when the stakes are high. She knows that every case is unique, so she’ll take the time to get to know you and understand your situation, so that she can take the right steps to get the outcome you seek.

To learn whether you are eligible for a free initial consultation, call Buchanan Law at 505-900-3559 or contact our offices by e-mail.

Protecting Your Employment Rights When You’ve Tested Positive for Medical Marijuana

Under New Mexico’s law, you cannot be subjected to any work-related sanctions simply for testing positive for medical cannabis unless your employer or job fall under one of a few narrow exceptions. You must, however, have a valid prescription if you test positive. In addition, you may not use medical marijuana or be impaired by medical cannabis while on the job.

When you hire us to protect your employment rights, we’ll conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances, so that we can gather, assess and preserve all evidence to support your position. We’ll be your advocate with your employer, aggressively protecting your rights as set forth in New Mexico law. If necessary, we will file legal action and be your advocate in any proceedings necessary to protect your rights.

Contact Buchanan Law Firm, LLC for Experienced Employment Law Representation

You have rights under New Mexico law when you’ve tested positive for medical cannabis at work. We can help protect those rights. Contact our offices online or call us at 505-900-3559 to see if you qualify for a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. All major credit cards are accepted.

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We Prepare Each Case for Trial

We prep every case as if it will be going to trial. There is no better way to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve than to be ready to fight for you and exhaust all legal remedies. Some firms shy away from trial, we embrace it.

This is a Team Effort

We recognize that every legal matter is different. We’ll listen carefully to learn the details of your situation, as well as your goals. We’ll keep you involved and informed at all times, making certain you know where you stand, what your options are, and your likelihood of success.

We Will Be Straight With You

Whether it is about the value of your case, or how good or bad the evidence is, we will tell it to you straight. We want to help you make the best decisions about your case by giving you the information you need.

Notable Case Results

We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.

$11.6 Million
Hospital Negligence

Hospital negligence resulted in catastrophic injury. This was a case involving a patient who entered the hospital for routine observation but left the hospital with catastrophic and permanent injuries due to neglect and improper treatment. This case involved extensive expert testimony on all aspects of the client’s care, both by hospital administration, hospital employees, and contractors who were involved in her treatment.

$8 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death

Semi-truck negligence caused wrongful death. This case involved a semi-truck driver who was intoxicated on illegal substances and killed our client. The key to this case was both aggressive discovery work, and understanding the trucking laws that regulate truck drivers and motor carriers, so we could prove how reckless it was to put the driver on the road that day.

$3.5 Million
Semi Truck Catastrophic Injury

Semi-truck negligence caused catastrophic injury. This case involved a semi-truck driver who lost control of his vehicle in a high-traffic area, causing devastating injuries to our client. We were able to reconstruct every step of the events leading up to the crash that day to piece together why this happened, using sophisticated experts in reconstruction engineering.

$3.0 Million
Semi Truck & Corporate Negligence

Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused wrongful death. Our client died as a result of the defendant’s negligence in parking a commercial vehicle. The key to this case was understanding trucking regulations and local ordinances at play to show how the situation should have been handled safely.

$1 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death

Semi-truck causing wrongful death. This sad case involved the tragic death of our clients when a semi-driver was high on illegal substances. The key to this case was working closely with law enforcement and our reconstruction expert to identify all of the assets we could recover for these clients so that they could be as fully compensated as possible.

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