Adrian O. Vega

Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Buckingham & Vega Law Firm
Adrian O. Vega
Buckingham & Vega Law Firm

Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more

Licensed in New Mexico since: 2007

Education: The University of New Mexico School of Law

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2015, 2017

Buckingham & Vega Law Firm

2125 Wyoming Blvd NE
Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87112 Visit website
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A partner at Buckingham & Vega Law Firm, attorney Adrian O. Vega primarily assists residents throughout New Mexico, Texas and Arizona, with their legal issues. Most of these often involve high-profile litigation against multinational corporations and pharmaceutical companies accused of negligence. He handles a diverse array of practice areas, including, but not limited to: 

  • Catastrophic Injuries 
  • Car accidents 
  • Medical malpractice 
  • Truck accidents 
  • Birth injury 
  • Personal injury 
  • Workplace injury
  • Wrongful death 
  • Premises liability 
  • Product liability

As someone who places a strong emphasis on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, Mr. Vega pays special attention to these cases, especially those that occur in New Mexico and Texas. Having served as an assistant district attorney, he has extensive experience in jury trials, particularly in prosecuting violent crimes. This background has not only honed his litigation skills but also deepened his empathy for victims of injustice, driving his motivation to fight passionately on their behalf. 

Adopting a discerning and effective legal strategy, Mr. Vega focuses on cases that have the potential to significantly benefit the community by tackling serious and preventable injuries. His legal strategies are customized and innovative, tailored to the unique circumstances of each client, ensuring that they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. His dedication to his clients is demonstrated by his successful track record, comprising of multimillion-dollar verdicts in wrongful death cases.

Mr. Vega's professional affiliations and his current role at Buckingham & Vega Law Firm underscore his commitment to legal excellence and his pursuit of achieving justice. He completed his undergraduate degree from The University of New Mexico, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and philosophy. He went on to pursue his interest in law at The University of New Mexico School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor. His recognitions reflect his contributions to the legal community and his steadfast commitment to upholding the rights of individuals against powerful adversaries.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 50% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
  • 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2007, New Mexico

Bar / Professional Activity

  • New Mexico Trial Lawyers, Board Member, 2013-Present
  • American Association for Justice, Board of Governors, 2011-2021 (10-year term)
  • American Association for Justice, Leadership Academy, 2015
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • The National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 Civil Litigation, 2020

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $12 million settlement - Birth Injury, 2022
  • $12 Million Dollar Birth Trauma, 2024
  • $9 million Settlement - Oil Field Injury Case, 2022
  •  $3.25 million Settlement - Construction Accident, 2015
  • $14+ million Verdict - Dram Shop
  • $3.25 million Settlement - Birth Injury
  • $1.25 million Settlement- Failure to Diagnose Bowel Perforation

Educational Background

  • University of New Mexico, Bachelors in Criminology & Philosophy

Office location for Adrian O. Vega

2125 Wyoming Blvd NE
Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87112

Phone: 505-208-6735

Selections

3 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2015, 2017

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