Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in Albuquerque
Since 1974, Tiwald Law has represented injured individuals and families across New Mexico with a commitment to care, commitment, and compassion. Our small team brings decades of combined experience, specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, brain injury, civil rights, and workers' compensation cases. We distinguish ourselves from mass settlement firms by dedicating personalized attention to each case, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques to build compelling arguments for maximum client recovery.Our founder, John Tiwald, combines legal expertise with an engineering background to handle technically complex cases, and we advance all legal costsincluding expert witnesses and investigatorsto ensure clients face no financial barriers. With a track record of multi-million-dollar judgments, we prioritize client needs over volume, preparing every case for trial while achieving favorable settlements when possible.
Services
Catastrophic Injury
Wrongful Death
Brain Injury
Civil Rights
Sex Abuse by Authority Figures
Vehicle Collisions
Worker's Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of combined experience in complex personal injury cases.
- Our founder holds an engineering degree for technical case proficiency.
- We advance all legal costs, including expert witnesses and investigators.
- Personalized case preparation with state-of-the-art litigation techniques.
- Proven track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements.
Services
Catastrophic Injury
We represent clients suffering from life-altering injuries caused by negligence. Our team combines legal and technical expertise to prove liability and secure compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain. With advanced investigative resources, we build robust cases to maximize recovery for spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other catastrophic conditions.
Wrongful Death
Our firm advocates for families who lost loved ones due to preventable accidents or misconduct. We pursue justice for medical malpractice, vehicle collisions, and workplace fatalities, ensuring compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and emotional trauma. We handle complex cases involving technical evidence and expert testimony.
Civil Rights
We litigate cases involving constitutional rights violations, including police misconduct, discrimination, and abuse in custody. Our approach combines legal strategy with forensic analysis to hold institutions accountable. We represent clients in federal and state courts across New Mexico for unlawful detention, excessive force, and other civil rights breaches.
Worker's Compensation
We assist injured workers navigating New Mexico's workers' comp system, particularly for complex cases involving denied claims or severe injuries. Our firm challenges insurance company tactics to reduce benefits and secures coverage for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wages through negotiated settlements or trial litigation.
Sex Abuse by Authority Figures
We specialize in cases where individuals suffered sexual abuse by clergy, educators, or other authority figures. Our attorneys understand the psychological trauma involved and work with expert witnesses to establish institutional liability. We pursue civil claims against perpetrators and organizations that enabled abuse through negligence.
People
John Tiwald
Founder/Attorney
Admitted to all New Mexico state and federal courts, John Tiwald combines a law degree with an engineering background to handle technically complex cases. He has secured millions in verdicts for catastrophic injury victims and serves on the National Brain Injury Litigation Group.
Jay Reidy
Attorney
Jay Reidy represents clients in personal injury and civil rights cases, leveraging membership in the Electrical Injury Litigation Group to handle specialized claims. He previously served as an officer for the NM Trial Lawyers Association and focuses on maximizing client recovery through trial-ready preparation.
Questions
What types of cases does Tiwald Law handle?
We specialize in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, civil rights violations, workers' compensation, and sexual abuse by authority figures. Our firm has particular expertise in technically complex cases requiring engineering analysis.
How much does it cost to hire Tiwald Law?
We work on a contingency fee basis—no upfront costs. We only collect fees if we win your case, and we advance all legal expenses during litigation.
Can I consult with Tiwald Law remotely?
Yes, we offer free phone and video consultations for all clients. No in-person meetings are required to begin your case evaluation.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Case duration varies by complexity. Many settle within months, but we prepare every case for trial to ensure maximum leverage. Catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims often take 1-3 years to resolve.
What if the insurance company denies my claim?
We challenge denied claims through formal appeals and litigation. Our firm has successfully overturned denials for workers' compensation, auto accidents, and bad faith insurance practices.
Does Tiwald Law handle out-of-state cases?
We primarily serve New Mexico residents but collaborate with out-of-state attorneys for multi-jurisdictional cases involving catastrophic injuries or national institutions.
Reviews (1)
Giovanni Martinez
Apr 06, 2020
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When I needed advice on a legal matter, Tiwald Law quickly and effectively answered my questions. They were professional, knowledgeable, and helpful.
