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If you or a loved one sustains a brain injury in an accident in Albuquerque, you could suffer a variety of debilitating symptoms. Brain injuries can be catastrophic if they cause a severe level of damage. Even mild to moderate brain injuries can significantly impact a victim’s life. Learn the different classifications of traumatic…

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…

Determining fault in an accident can be a complex process. While some accidents are no-fault cases where no one’s negligence caused the accident, not all accidents “just happen.” Often there is a degree of negligence involved. In these cases, you could have a valid personal injury claim. Legally, negligence occurs when someone had a…

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…

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…

Filing a personal injury case may be in your best interest if you get injured in a preventable accident, such as a car crash or slip and fall. A lawsuit may seem difficult, but it could result in the financial compensation that you need. Knowing what to expect from the timeline of a personal…