Misclassified Employees

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Employee Misclassification

Protecting Your Rights When You Have Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor

It’s a common practice among employers, in New Mexico and nationwide, to wrongfully classify employees as independent contractors, so that they can avoid responsibility for overtime, withholding taxes, benefits, workers’ compensation and other obligations. But you’re not necessarily an independent contractor just because an employer says you are, even if you’ve signed an “independent contractor” agreement. If you believe you were an employee of a company, but the employer insists you were an independent contractor, Buchanan Law Firm, LLC can help.

At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we bring more than 20 years of employment law experience to men and women throughout the state of New Mexico. We focus our practice on the needs of New Mexico workers. We have a comprehensive understanding of the laws and the court system here. Our primary offices are in Albuquerque, but we can meet with you in person anywhere in the state.

Deena Buchanan has extensive trial experience, having served as counsel in a number of high-profile, high stakes disputes. She’s well-respected by clients, fellow attorneys and by judges throughout the state for her zealous advocacy, thorough preparation, and poise and composure in all situations.

At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we have learned, through experience, that every employment law controversy is different. We’ll carefully investigate your claim, and take the time to listen carefully, so that we can learn the details of your case, as well as your goals and objectives, and can take the right measures to get the outcome you seek.

Contact us by e-mail or call our offices at  505-596-4987

Protecting Your Rights When an Employer Misclassifies You

We provide full-service legal counsel to individuals who have wrongfully been treated as independent contractors by an employer. We have a thorough understanding of the tests that are used to determine employee or independent contractor status. We’ll look at all of the factors that determine whether or not you are an exempt employee, and will carefully gather and preserve all evidence to support your claim. We’ll work with all appropriate governmental agencies, and will prepare and file all documents to have you reclassified as an employee. We’ll also help you seek compensation for any lost wages, benefits or other payments your employer should have made on your behalf.

Schedule an Appointment with an Experienced New Mexico Employment Lawyer

We can help you protect your rights when an employer tries to wrongfully treat you as an independent contractor. We offer free case evaluations for employment law cases, contact our offices online or call Buchanan Law at  505-596-4987. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. We welcome all major credit cards.

My Promise to You

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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We're ready to fight for you. We're ready to be your ally and we are ready to begin right now. Don't waste another day, contact our law office today.
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We understand that serious injuries do not happen only during normal business hours which is why we are always available to help if you have been injured. Our team is available around the clock to take your call and provide the support that you need.