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To prove negligence in a New Mexico personal injury case, you must show evidence or proof of duty, breach of duty, causation and damages. If you are found to be partially at fault for the injury, your financial compensation may be reduced. A qualified personal injury lawyer can help you gather evidence to prove negligence during…

 A personal injury case must be proven with evidence that establishes liability, or someone’s legal responsibility for causing the accident. Witness testimony is a critical type of evidence that can make a major difference in whether a case results in financial compensation or not. Statements from eyewitnesses can give first-hand details about the accident, while…

 A personal injury claim in New Mexico is an opportunity for an injured accident victim to be made whole again by recovering financial compensation for his or her losses. The compensation recoverable, also known as damages, will depend on the losses suffered. It is important to learn the true value of your injury case by…

In New Mexico, the statute of limitations on a personal injury claim is generally three years from the date of injury. However, some cases come with different filing time limits, such as government claims (two years) and property damage claims (four years). You should always contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to avoid…

 In New Mexico, you have the right to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against the person or party responsible for causing the car accident. However, fault is not always simple. It can belong to more than just the at-fault driver if he or she was working for an employer at the time…

 To prove medical negligence in New Mexico, you must show a professional duty or standard of care, a breach of this standard by a health care provider, direct causation of injury, and measurable damages. These claims typically must be supported by medical expert testimony and pass a mandatory pre-litigation review.What Is Medical Negligence? In the context…

 To prove medical malpractice, you must provide evidence showing that the medical professional or facility owed you a duty of care, breached this duty, caused your injury or illness, and that you suffered damages as a result. Common evidence includes health care records, medical expert testimony and damage documentation.Evidence to Collect for Your Medical Malpractice…

 If you get in a car accident while driving a leased vehicle or one paid for with a loan, you can encounter difficulties trying to cover the full amount that you still owe. There is likely a difference between the compensation you receive for the actual value of the vehicle and your remaining balance on…

 A concussion is a mild type of traumatic brain injury or TBI. Concussion and “mild TBI” are used interchangeably after trauma to the brain that lightly interrupts normal brain function. A concussion is a TBI that generally only causes mild symptoms; however, worsening concussions and long-term effects are possible.What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a…

 In New Mexico, state law requires insurance companies to handle all claims in a reasonable manner and in a good-faith attempt to resolve them according to the terms of the policy. Anything that falls short of this responsibility is “insurance bad faith,” and it can interfere with an accident victim’s ability to recover fair compensation…