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In New Mexico, the law gives plaintiffs three years to file wrongful death claims. Losing a loved one is an extremely traumatic event. While it can be hard to think about initiating a legal claim to hold someone accountable, your family only has a limited amount of time to seek justice and financial compensation…

The loss of a life is always a terrible tragedy that can be extremely difficult for surviving family members to come to terms with and accept. If the death was caused by someone else’s careless or reckless actions, however, it can be even harder to cope and find closure.  A wrongful death claim enables…

Most car accidents in Albuquerque are caused directly by one of the drivers involved, such as a driver running a red light or driving distracted. In some cases, however, a third party causes or contributes to the crash. Third-party involvement can complicate a car insurance claim, making it more difficult for a victim to…

If you find yourself needing to file a personal injury claim in New Mexico, there are many complex laws you must learn and work through. One is the comparative fault law, which allows an injured victim to remain eligible for financial compensation even if he or she is partially to blame. Understanding New Mexico’s…

An autonomous vehicle, also known as a “self-driving” car, refers to any motor vehicle that uses technology to perform all driving functions rather than relying on a human driver. Now that autonomous vehicles are a part of everyday life in New Mexico, it is important to understand what to expect from accident cases involving…

Navigating life after a car accident in New Mexico can be challenging and overwhelming. Unfortunately, car insurance companies don’t make it easy for clients to recover the financial compensation that they deserve. It is important to understand how insurance companies work and the tactics they use to challenge injury severity and minimize payouts. If…

Recorded statements are a well-known tactic insurance companies use to try to gain evidence against the accident victim or claimant. Whether or not you are legally required to give a recorded statement depends on which insurance company is asking: yours or someone else’s. Either way, it is wise to prepare first. What Is a…

When someone gets injured in an accident, fault is not always black and white. It is common for two or more parties to share the blame for an injury. If you played a role in causing your own injury, you can still recover compensation in New Mexico. The state’s comparative fault or negligence law…

Recovering from an accident in New Mexico can be difficult physically, emotionally and financially. Serious injuries can cost thousands of dollars in medical care alone – and you may be billed immediately by a hospital. If someone else is at fault for your injury, this can provide financial relief in the form of a…

A hit-and-run accident means a motor vehicle driver has broken the law in New Mexico by leaving the scene of a car accident without stopping, helping those who have been injured and exchanging contact information. This is a serious crime that can come with significant penalties. Learn how to report a hit-and-run accident correctly…