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The value of your personal injury claim is important to your future. You need assurance that you will recover enough money to pay off your medical debts and replace lost wages after a devastating accident. Understanding the value of your personal injury claim can give you and your family greater peace of mind. It…

One of the major issues you may face after an accident is how you will pay for necessary medical care. You may have thousands of dollars in emergency medical treatment expenses, as well as debts related to surgeries, therapies and physical rehabilitation. A letter of protection in a personal injury case is something your…

One way in which an insurance company may try to avoid paying you during a personal injury lawsuit is by bringing up a pre-existing condition. Note, however, that a pre-existing condition alone will not bar you from financial recovery in an injury suit. If you have a pre-existing injury, it is important to prepare…

An accident such as a car crash or slip and fall can cause injuries that take you out of work for weeks, months or the foreseeable future. If someone else caused your accident, they may be responsible for your related losses of income. Understanding the difference between lost wages and loss of earning capacity…

There are many new terms and processes you may be introduced to as a victim involved in a personal injury case. One is a medical lien – a legal claim a health care provider could bring against your settlement for the amount it paid for your care. A medical lien may apply to your…

An accident can interrupt your life in many ways. If an accident gives you a serious injury, you may have to deal with expensive hospital bills. You could also suffer a monetary loss in the form of lost wages from having to miss time at work. If someone else caused your accident, that person…

Many accident victims are not new to accidents and injuries. They have pre-existing injuries and health conditions they acquired prior to the accident. Unfortunately, insurance companies often try to use pre-existing conditions against claimants to avoid offering full payouts. If you are entering into a personal injury claim with a pre-existing condition, you may…

An accident in Albuquerque can cause more than just physical injuries. It can also cause significant emotional distress. Living through a traumatic accident, as well as dealing with related serious injuries, can have an intangible effect on you as a victim. In New Mexico, you can seek financial compensation for emotional distress in addition…

You may be on the fence about hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent you during a claim. Research shows, however, that clients receive significantly higher recovery amounts when represented by attorneys, even after paying legal fees. Whether or not it will be worth it to hire a personal injury lawyer depends on the…

The COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic has more than disrupted daily life. It has brought some people’s lives to a standstill. Hundreds of thousands of people in the US alone have suffered serious illnesses and health complications from COVID-19. If you are one of them, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim against a…