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Being attacked by a dog is a scary and traumatic experience. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog in New Mexico, you have a responsibility to your community to report the attack to your local animal control office. This can allow the proper authorities to test for rabies, keep track…

A dog bite injury can cause serious physical and emotional damage to a victim. When a dog attacks, the victim can suffer painful and even permanent injuries. It is important to understand New Mexico’s laws surrounding dog bite injuries to protect your legal rights as a victim. You may be able to hold the…

If you are dealing with the tragedy of losing a loved one in an unexpected accident, no amount of money will make things right. Pursuing financial compensation through a wrongful death case, however, can bring your family justice, hold a wrongdoer accountable and give you greater financial peace of mind about the future. Find…

In New Mexico, state law defines wrongful death as a death that is caused by the neglect, default or wrongful act of another person, the nature of which would have given the victim the right to file a personal injury lawsuit had he or she lived. If you believe your family has grounds for…

No settlement or judgment award, regardless of value, can make up for the loss of your loved one’s life. Pursuing a wrongful death claim, however, is about more than money – it gives your loved one a voice in the civil justice system and can hold a wrongdoer accountable. Finding out how much you…

In New Mexico, a family can file a wrongful death lawsuit after the preventable loss of a loved one’s life. The state’s definition of wrongful death is a death that is caused by someone else’s neglect, default or wrongful act. If a victim passes away in an avoidable accident, surviving family members may be…

If you get into a car accident with another driver and discover that he or she caused the crash due to a medical condition, liability can be difficult to determine. Whether or not the other driver is responsible for paying for your injuries and losses depends on if he or she knew or reasonably…

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…