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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…

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…

You have just been in an auto accident. You suffered minor injuries, but your vehicle sustained significant damage. After calling the police to report the crash, you try to gather information from the other driver while you wait, including insurance information. Later, you find out repairs to your vehicle will cost over $1,000. You…

In many New Mexico car accident cases, courts are tasked with interpreting the written language of an insurance policy. This is because insurance policies are essentially written contracts, and are governed by contract law. However, due to the complex nature of the insurance business and the fact that all motorists must obtain car insurance,…

In many New Mexico car accident lawsuits, the case is actually defended by the insurance company that provided coverage to the at-fault driver. Indeed, one of the major benefits of obtaining sufficient insurance coverage is that, by virtue of the policy agreement, the company agrees to defend any claims against the insured.When it comes…