Proven New Mexico Workplace Discrimination Attorney
Wrongful or Disparate Treatment based on a Disability
Under both state and federal law, employers in New Mexico may not discriminate against workers based on a physical or mental disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as the New Mexico Human Rights Act, prohibit employment decisions affecting hiring, pay, promotion, work assignments, benefits, termination and other job-related matters based on an employee’s physical disability. If you have been subjected to improper treatment in the workplace because of any mental or physical handicap, we can help.
At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we have protected the rights of employees in discrimination claims for more than 20 years. Our principal offices are in Albuquerque, but we’ll meet with you in person anywhere in the state. Because of our longstanding presence in the Land of Enchantment, we have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the laws and the courts in New Mexico, as well as the ways judges handle employment discrimination claims. Deena has extensive courtroom experience, serving as lead counsel on many complex and high-stakes cases. She’s well-respected by clients, colleagues and judges for her ability to stay calm and collected in any situation.
At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we approach every case from a unique perspective, taking the time to learn exactly what happened and what you want, so that we can tailor our representation to get the outcome you want. To arrange an interview, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 505-588-7006. We offer a free case evaluation for employment law cases. We are available evenings or weekends, if necessary.
Our Disability Discrimination Practice
We provide full-service legal counsel to anyone who has been the victim of discrimination at work because of a mental or physical disability, handling claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Mexico Human Rights Act. We will carefully investigate your claims, talking with co-workers and others, in necessary, to gather all relevant evidence to support your claim.
- We’ll ensure that you’re covered under the provisions of the state or federal law
- We’ll confirm that your condition qualifies as a disability under the relevant statute
- We’ll evaluate whether your employer made a “reasonable accommodation” for your disability, as required by law
- We will prepare and file all necessary documentation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the New Mexico Human Rights Bureau
- We will be your advocate in all civil lawsuits that may arise
Schedule an Appointment with a Results-Oriented New Mexico Employment Lawyer
Protect your rights when you’ve been the victim of workplace discrimination because of a physical or mental disability. To arrange an interview, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 505-588-7006. We offer a free case evaluation for employment law cases. We are available evenings or weekends, if necessary. All major credit cards are accepted and we represent some clients on a contingency fee basis, where we do not get paid unless we recover damages for you.
We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.
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.
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.
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.
Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused traumatic brain injury. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury 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.
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.