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An at-fault party legally must pay for damages after an accident in New Mexico. If this party denies liability, you may still be able to collect a settlement. You may need to prove that party’s fault for your accident or seek compensation from a third party instead. If your personal injury claim in Albuquerque…

Most personal injury accidents are entirely unpredictable. They happen unexpectedly in the middle of a normal day, such as in the car on the way to work or at the grocery store. Others, however, occur during activities the injured participants knew were dangerous, such as bungee jumping or cliff diving. If you have one…

One of the most common types of car accidents in New Mexico is the lane-change accident. Changing lanes is a particularly risky maneuver because both drivers may try to switch into the same lane at the same time. It can also be dangerous due to blind spots. Many lane-change accidents, however, trace back to…

Millions of commercial trucks pass through New Mexico annually. Unfortunately, not all of them make it to their destinations. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, in 2018, 2,658 crashes involved heavy trucks. Truck accidents made up 5.7% of all accidents but 15.3% of all crash fatalities. Recognizing the most common causes of…

While every injured victim is different, most share a common goal. They want the personal injury claims process to end as quickly as possible. The timeline can vary depending on the circumstances of your particular case, but the average personal injury claim takes one year or longer to resolve. With a few smart strategies,…

A car accident can cause many damages, from life-changing personal injuries to a totaled vehicle. The property damage portion of your auto insurance claim after a crash is just as important as the personal injury portion. Requesting fair compensation for all of your property losses from an accident can help you pay your bills…

The average semi-truck accident results in injuries that are severe or catastrophic, along with expensive medical bills. Most victims also have damaged vehicles that require repairs or replacing. It is natural to want to resolve your semi-truck accident claim as quickly as possible so you can finally move forward. Unfortunately, truck accidents have complicated…

Being in a suspect’s position during an arrest has many frightening and stressful elements on its own without the added issue of police misconduct. Unfortunately, many people in New Mexico sustain serious, life-threatening injuries because of the use of excessive force. The use of excessive force violates your civil rights according to the Fourth…

It can be difficult to navigate all the aspects of a car accident claim alone as an injured victim. The driver who crashed into you – and his or her insurance provider – may use several tactics to try to refute liability. Diminished liability means paying you less compensation for your injuries and damages….

One of the major categories of damages sought by most personal injury claimants is lost wages. Lost wages refer to the income you otherwise would have received were it not for the accident and/or injury. A defendant in New Mexico may be legally responsible for paying for your lost wages – both past and…