Free consultation by phone · Consulta gratis · Hablamos Español
Two attorneys on your side
Hurt at work? Claim denied or benefits stopped?
Attorneys Peter D. White and Lucy A. River represent injured workers across New Mexico against employers and their insurance companies, at mediation, at hearings and at trial.
¿Se lastimó en el trabajo? Llámenos. Hablamos Español.
2 attorneys
working on every case
Since 1992
representing injured workers
AV Preeminent®
Martindale-Hubbell peer rating
Rising Stars
Super Lawyers, 2024–2027
Two attorneys. One focus: injured workers.
Most small workers’ compensation offices have one lawyer. We have two, so there is always an attorney who knows your case, and we can cover mediations, depositions and hearings without delay.
Peter D. White
Attorney · Practicing since 1992
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®
- Past President, New Mexico Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
Lucy A. River
Associate Attorney · Rising Star
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2024–2027
- Former President, First Judicial District Bar Association
- Licensed in New Mexico and U.S. District Court
How we help
With a few exceptions, New Mexico employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance. It covers on-the-job injuries even when your employer was not at fault. Insurance companies often try to minimize or deny claims. We fight for the benefits you are entitled to:
- Lost wages while you are off work or earning less
- Medical care for your injury, including vocational rehabilitation
- Disability benefits, temporary and permanent
- Death benefits for families of workers killed on the job
Common injuries: Neck · Back · Head · Shoulder · Knee · Hand · Foot · Carpal tunnel · Repetitive stress
What to expect
Free consultation. You don’t pay us unless we get your benefits approved or win your case.
1
Call us
We take new cases by phone. Tell us what happened and we will give you guidance on next steps at no cost, in English or Spanish.
2
We deal with the insurance company
Our team handles the paperwork, talks with the adjuster and negotiates for you, so you can focus on getting better.
3
We fight for your benefits
At mediation, at hearings and at trial if needed. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery, approved by a judge.
Hablamos Español
¿Se lastimó en el trabajo? No está solo.
Ofrecemos consultas gratuitas en español para casos de Compensación para Trabajadores. Las compañías de seguros buscan pagar lo mínimo. Nosotros trabajamos para que usted reciba todos los beneficios a los que tiene derecho, incluyendo atención médica y compensación económica.
No paga nada hasta que reciba sus beneficios. Los honorarios son aprobados por un juez.
What our clients say · Lo que dicen nuestros clientes
★★★★★
“Thank you Peter White … and Lucy you guys rock… I was having a nightmare dealing with the insurance company on my own and going nowhere… until he got involved with the details of my case.”
Juan, client
★★★★★
“Thank you to Pete, Lucy … and Eric for the amazing work done in my case. They are all very knowledgeable, very understanding and kind to my situation.”
Daniella, client
★★★★★
“He not only cares about winning your case for you, but he shows compassion and empathy, and that’s very hard to find nowadays.”
Ryan, client
★★★★★
“My utmost respect and gratitude to Mr. Peter D. White for his outstanding service. His honesty, loyalty and commitment to me as a client… I recommend you highly to anyone who is looking for a great attorney.”
Denise, client
★★★★★
“Gracias a Pete, Lucy … y Eric por el increíble trabajo que hicieron en mi caso. Todos tienen mucho conocimiento, son muy comprensivos y amables con mi situación. ¡Los recomiendo mucho!”
Daniella, cliente (traducido del inglés)
★★★★★
“Thank you for being my advocate and winning my case.”
Amy, client
Meet our team · Nuestro equipo
Peter D. White
Attorney · Bilingual
Lucy A. River
Associate Attorney · Rising Star
Nora Chavez
Case Manager · Bilingüe
Eric Vicente
Paralegal · Some Spanish
Decisions
Decisions in workers’ compensation cases our law firm handled, and what they mean for injured workers.
Law Office of Peter White
(505) 995-0661
2213 Brothers Rd, Suite 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed on public holidays)
(505) 995-0661
2213 Brothers Rd, Suite 400, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed on public holidays)
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