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 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…

 The experience that seasoned drivers gain from hours spent on the road cannot be achieved with any amount of practice, training or driver safety courses. Yet teen drivers are expected to operate vehicles in a safe manner with hardly any real-world experience. When a young, inexperienced driver causes a serious car accident in New Mexico,…

No, New Mexico generally does not impose damage caps on wrongful death cases unless there are specific exceptions. A family’s economic and non-economic damages in a wrongful death claim will only be capped, or limited, in a medical malpractice case or a claim brought against a government entity.What Are Damage Caps? Damage caps are statutory limits…

Motorcycle loss of control accidents in New Mexico are mainly caused by speeding, rider impairment, inexperience, road hazards, wind or bad weather, cornering, or lane-departure errors. When a motorcyclist loses control of his or her bike, it can lead to a serious accident and debilitating injuries.Speeding and Reckless Riding Motorcyclists have a responsibility to obey all…

The more you know about what to expect from a wrongful death claim in New Mexico, the more confident you and your family can be during the legal process. One important distinction to be aware of is settlement vs. litigation. Although most wrongful death cases are resolved through settlements, some may end up in court…

Yes. In New Mexico, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed even if criminal charges have also been filed against the same defendant. A wrongful death claim is a civil case that is separate from a criminal case. It can proceed independently and has a lower burden of proof.The Difference Between a Criminal vs. Civil…

 The pain and suffering you endure due to the preventable death of a loved one can never be fully equated to a dollar amount. However, the law in New Mexico recognizes the immense grief and mental anguish caused by a wrongful death, and allows surviving loved ones to recover financial damages for these losses. Understanding…