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If you find yourself needing to file a personal injury claim in New Mexico, there are many complex laws you must learn and work through. One is the comparative fault law, which allows an injured victim to remain eligible for financial compensation even if he or she is partially to blame. Understanding New Mexico’s…

An autonomous vehicle, also known as a “self-driving” car, refers to any motor vehicle that uses technology to perform all driving functions rather than relying on a human driver. Now that autonomous vehicles are a part of everyday life in New Mexico, it is important to understand what to expect from accident cases involving…

Navigating life after a car accident in New Mexico can be challenging and overwhelming. Unfortunately, car insurance companies don’t make it easy for clients to recover the financial compensation that they deserve. It is important to understand how insurance companies work and the tactics they use to challenge injury severity and minimize payouts. If…

Recorded statements are a well-known tactic insurance companies use to try to gain evidence against the accident victim or claimant. Whether or not you are legally required to give a recorded statement depends on which insurance company is asking: yours or someone else’s. Either way, it is wise to prepare first. What Is a…

When someone gets injured in an accident, fault is not always black and white. It is common for two or more parties to share the blame for an injury. If you played a role in causing your own injury, you can still recover compensation in New Mexico. The state’s comparative fault or negligence law…

Recovering from an accident in New Mexico can be difficult physically, emotionally and financially. Serious injuries can cost thousands of dollars in medical care alone – and you may be billed immediately by a hospital. If someone else is at fault for your injury, this can provide financial relief in the form of a…

A hit-and-run accident means a motor vehicle driver has broken the law in New Mexico by leaving the scene of a car accident without stopping, helping those who have been injured and exchanging contact information. This is a serious crime that can come with significant penalties. Learn how to report a hit-and-run accident correctly…

In New Mexico, it is against the law to leave the scene of a car accident without stopping to exchange information with the other driver. Fleeing the scene is a crime known as a hit-and-run. If you are the victim of a hit-and-run, there are certain steps you should take to protect your rights…

If you are one of the many people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits due to a disability that prevents you from working, achieving a car accident settlement could impact your payments. It could reduce or even take away your benefits if your new assets with the settlement…

Every year, thousands of victims suffer serious and life-changing injuries in automobile accidents. A car accident can inflict catastrophic injuries that leave victims with permanent and lifelong disabilities. While nothing can turn back time or take away a disability, a victim can achieve justice by taking legal action against the responsible party. You have…