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When your car accident insurance claim in New Mexico gets denied, review the rejection letter, gather evidence to support your claim, file an appeal and consider taking legal action. With assistance from a personal injury attorney in New Mexico, you may also be able to pursue a bad-faith claim if the insurer acted unjustly….

 In New Mexico, a simple car insurance claim may take anywhere from 30 days to 3 months to settle. A more complicated claim is more likely to take around 6 to 12 months. A complex case involving serious injuries or liability disputes can take 1 to 2 years or longer. Receiving a payout once a…

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…

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 damage caused by a house fire is often avoidable. In these tragic accidents, carelessness or defective equipment are often the culprits. However, who is liable in a house fire accident will depend on its cause and whether it was set on purpose or accidental. Liability for Accidental House Fires The damage and any…

If you get injured in an accident in New Mexico, you may be able to recover the costs of your related property damage and medical bills by filing an insurance claim. Unfortunately, an insurance claim can be a difficult process for claimants. Insurance companies are known for making it difficult to obtain benefits. One…

Dealing with the trauma, physical pain, phone calls, insurance claims process and property damages of an accident can be overwhelming. What you want the most during this difficult time may be to move forward with the compensation you need from the at-fault party. You may be counting down the days to the completion of…

Almost every state requires some form of car insurance for drivers. Car insurance guarantees the driver has the funds to pay for injuries and damages he or she causes in a crash. Operating a motor vehicle without car insurance in New Mexico is against the law. If you are a new driver or recently…

After a car accident in New Mexico, an insurance claims adjuster will contact you about the crash. The insurance claims adjuster’s goal is to settle your claim as quickly as possible while saving the insurance provider money. When an adjuster contacts you, he or she will be looking for specific information. Knowing what to…