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It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license in New Mexico. If you get into a car accident with a driver who does not have a license, this could be used as evidence of fault in certain circumstances. If you were the driver without a license, however, know that…

Under New Mexico’s fault laws, an injured car accident victim must prove that the other driver is at fault to recover financial compensation from that driver’s insurance provider. One type of evidence that could provide strong proof of fault is dashboard camera (dashcam) footage. A dashcam can give you unbiased, inarguable evidence to help…

Getting into a car accident can lead to significant losses, including serious injuries and expensive medical bills. While the majority of car accident cases can be resolved through insurance settlements, some are more complex and end up in court. Learn how to file a car accident lawsuit and how an Albuquerque, New Mexico car…

Car accidents might happen every day, but that does not make getting into one any less frightening or confusing. Becoming the victim of a crash in New Mexico could leave you with many questions and concerns – including whether you will have to pay for your medical bills and other damages yourself.  Albuquerque, New…

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…