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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…

Mistakes happen, even when you’re behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. If you believe that you are at fault for a car accident in New Mexico, it’s important not to admit fault and to realize that you may still be eligible for financial compensation from your own car insurance provider, the other driver’s…

If you get into a car accident in New Mexico, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the other driver’s car insurance provider. The vast majority of New Mexico car accident cases reach settlements. This is an agreement made to resolve the legal dispute between an insurance company and an injured car accident…

A car accident under any circumstances can leave you with serious injuries, expensive bills and questions about your future. If the car involved in the accident was leased, it can be even more difficult to know what to do and how to pay for the crash. These accidents have unique elements that you will…

When you total a car that you own, the insurer that is responsible for paying for the accident may give you the actual cash value (pre-crash value) of the vehicle. If you were leasing the car at the time of the accident, however, this can complicate the insurance process. When you lease a vehicle,…

Back pain is one of the most common complaints made by car accident victims. The back can suffer many different types of injuries in a car crash, from a pinched nerve to a severed spinal cord. If your neck, back or spine is injured in a car accident, you can experience several painful and…

The test drive is an important part of purchasing a new car. Unfortunately, experimenting with a car that you’re unfamiliar with can invite disaster – such as a car accident. If you get into a car accident during a test drive, the party responsible for paying for the damage will depend on the circumstances….

When you arrive at a hospital in an ambulance after a car accident, there is no time to check if you have health insurance coverage or other ways to pay for the medical care that you need. The law requires the hospital to treat you in an emergency regardless of your ability to pay…

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…