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One phrase you might hear during your personal injury case is “letter of protection.” This is a legally binding contract made between you, your lawyer and your doctor that guarantees that you will pay the doctor for any services rendered once your personal injury case has been resolved. If you believe that you could…

One type of recoverable damages in a personal injury case in New Mexico is “loss of enjoyment of life.” This type of financial compensation may be available to a victim who has suffered a serious, long-term or permanent injury or disability in a preventable accident. Understanding the value of your noneconomic damages, including diminished…

Operating a large truck or big rig is an immense responsibility. A truck driver has the power to significantly injure or potentially kill fellow road users. One of the risks associated with the trucking industry is truck driver drowsiness or fatigue. To solve this problem, federal hours-of-service laws have been passed to limit how…

You are already dealing with a lot as an accident victim in New Mexico with your injuries, medical treatments and missed time at work. Unfortunately, the insurance company that is in charge of your claim is likely to make things worse, not better. Keep the following tips in mind after an accident to protect…

The lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles can pose unique safety hazards in a car accident. These include electrical fires, electric shocks, electrocutions and explosions. If you drive an electric vehicle, it is important to know how to navigate these potential injury risks after a car accident in Albuquerque. Risks Associated With Electric…

Most people assume that the rear driver is always at fault for a rear-end collision in New Mexico. However, this is not the case. It is possible for the front or lead driver to be found liable for this type of accident in certain circumstances. If you were rear-ended by someone in New Mexico,…

If you get injured in a car accident in New Mexico, the state’s fault-based insurance system requires you to prove that the other driver is at fault for the crash to recover financial compensation from his or her insurance provider. Important evidence to support your claim may be available in traffic camera or surveillance…

The spinal cord is a delicate system of bones (vertebrae), nerves, disks and soft tissues. In a car accident, the back, neck and spine can suffer serious injuries due to the gravitational forces exerted on a victim’s body. Depending on the location and severity of the spine injury, the victim may become paralyzed. If…

The last thing you might expect when you get into an Uber or Lyft is the ride to end in a car accident. If you get injured or your property is damaged in a rideshare accident in New Mexico, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses. Take the following actions to…

When someone else’s negligence causes a motorcyclist to crash, the motorcyclist should rightfully have the ability to pursue compensation against the at-fault driver. But what happens if there wasn’t an actual collision but the motorcyclist is still hurt? Well, you may still be able to hold the negligent driver responsible for your injuries, but…