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Many accidents require victims to receive immediate medical care. Most patients use some form of insurance to help cover their upfront medical costs, such as health insurance or automobile insurance. If an investigation of the accident later finds that the insurance company that paid for the victim’s medical care is not legally responsible (liable)…

If someone gets injured by another person or party’s negligent behaviors, the victim could recover financial compensation through a personal injury settlement agreement. This is a legally binding contract that the parties involved enter into voluntarily. It states that the victim (plaintiff) is renouncing all rights to hold the defendant liable for further damage…

Resolving a legal dispute can involve multiple legal meetings and processes to try to come to an agreement between the parties. In a personal injury case in New Mexico, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a popular choice instead of going to trial. The two main types of ADR are mediation and arbitration. The courts…

Being injured in an accident can be a traumatic and confusing experience, leaving you with many questions about the financial recovery process. While it is true that the party most at fault for an accident is typically who pays for it, you may still be able to pursue a personal injury claim in New…

Car accidents caused by animals are fairly common in New Mexico, especially in the rural parts of the state. Larger animals like deer and livestock can cause serious damage and injuries to victims in a vehicle-animal collision. With New Mexico being the eighth state in the U.S. for animal-related accidents, it is important to…

Knowing exactly what to do after a car accident is important when planning your next step, especially when you are not the person at fault for the crash. In New Mexico, the at-fault party pays for the injuries and property damage caused by a crash. Taking the correct steps immediately after a collision can…

In New Mexico, one of the most common causes of automotive accidents is a driver following another vehicle too closely, resulting in a rear-end collision. All drivers must maintain a safe distance from the vehicles in front of them so that they have enough time to react if a driver comes to a sudden…

The aftermath of a car accident is often traumatic and confusing for survivors. You may not remember to get a police report right after a crash, or even realize that it is a requirement to do so according to state law in New Mexico. A police report can provide important evidence during a car…

The purpose of a personal injury claim is to make an accident victim whole again. It is meant to compensate a victim for the losses and expenses suffered because of the accident or injury. It does this by awarding compensatory damages, in a successful personal injury case. Learn more about compensatory damages to protect…

Subrogation is a process that may be used in your personal injury case to reimburse an insurance provider for the money that it spent on your recovery, such as for your medical bills. If the insurance company that paid was not legally responsible for doing so, it can use a subrogation claim to seek…