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Most car accident lawsuits are not without contestation. Insurance companies warn their policyholders not to admit fault at the scene of a crash. The insurance company’s goal is to refute its policyholder’s fault and avoid financial responsibility for the wreck. It may try to do so with several common defenses used in car accident…

Being injured in a car accident can lead to a confusing and arduous legal process. Although you may think the insurance company in charge of your claim is on your side, this is not true. The insurance company will protect its own profits rather than pay you full financial compensation for your medical bills…

Intersections and crosswalks are common places for motor vehicle accidents. Many collisions that take place at intersections, including serious bicycle and pedestrian crashes, occur due to a driver failing to yield the right-of-way. Understanding New Mexico’s right-of-way laws can help keep you safe while walking or biking in Albuquerque. It can also help you…

The value of your personal injury claim is important to your future. You need assurance that you will recover enough money to pay off your medical debts and replace lost wages after a devastating accident. Understanding the value of your personal injury claim can give you and your family greater peace of mind. It…

One of the major issues you may face after an accident is how you will pay for necessary medical care. You may have thousands of dollars in emergency medical treatment expenses, as well as debts related to surgeries, therapies and physical rehabilitation. A letter of protection in a personal injury case is something your…

One way in which an insurance company may try to avoid paying you during a personal injury lawsuit is by bringing up a pre-existing condition. Note, however, that a pre-existing condition alone will not bar you from financial recovery in an injury suit. If you have a pre-existing injury, it is important to prepare…

An accident such as a car crash or slip and fall can cause injuries that take you out of work for weeks, months or the foreseeable future. If someone else caused your accident, they may be responsible for your related losses of income. Understanding the difference between lost wages and loss of earning capacity…

If you or a loved one has been injured by medical malpractice in New Mexico, you must act quickly to initiate a lawsuit against one or more defendants. As is the case in every state, there is a deadline in New Mexico that is critical for you to meet. With only a few rare…

Obtaining financial compensation for your medical bills and other losses with a medical malpractice case involves certain legal processes, starting with filing a demand letter and entering into settlement negotiations. Settlement negotiations are offers and counteroffers between you and an insurance company to try to reach an agreement to resolve your claim. Understanding how…

Medical malpractice is a pervasive problem that is much more common than most patients realize. Careless mistakes and errors by health care practitioners lead to thousands of patient injuries and deaths each year. One of the most serious types of medical malpractice is surgical errors. If a surgeon or someone else in the operating…