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Contrary to what you may believe, you do not have to go to court to have someone pay for your medical bills and other losses after a personal injury accident in New Mexico. Bringing a personal injury claim does not necessarily – or typically – mean filing a lawsuit. Most personal injury claims in…

Damages in a personal injury case refer to the financial compensation available. New Mexico’s civil justice system permits an injured accident victim to seek compensation from the negligent party that caused the injury. If someone else’s negligence injures you, you have the power to seek both past and future damages. Future damages are a…

An at-fault party legally must pay for damages after an accident in New Mexico. If this party denies liability, you may still be able to collect a settlement. You may need to prove that party’s fault for your accident or seek compensation from a third party instead. If your personal injury claim in Albuquerque…

Most personal injury accidents are entirely unpredictable. They happen unexpectedly in the middle of a normal day, such as in the car on the way to work or at the grocery store. Others, however, occur during activities the injured participants knew were dangerous, such as bungee jumping or cliff diving. If you have one…

While every injured victim is different, most share a common goal. They want the personal injury claims process to end as quickly as possible. The timeline can vary depending on the circumstances of your particular case, but the average personal injury claim takes one year or longer to resolve. With a few smart strategies,…

Being in a suspect’s position during an arrest has many frightening and stressful elements on its own without the added issue of police misconduct. Unfortunately, many people in New Mexico sustain serious, life-threatening injuries because of the use of excessive force. The use of excessive force violates your civil rights according to the Fourth…

One of the major categories of damages sought by most personal injury claimants is lost wages. Lost wages refer to the income you otherwise would have received were it not for the accident and/or injury. A defendant in New Mexico may be legally responsible for paying for your lost wages – both past and…

As the injured victim of a personal injury accident in New Mexico, you may have the right to bring a claim against one or multiple parties for causing your damages. A successful claim could pay you compensation for your economic and noneconomic losses. Your type of lawsuit or insurance claim will depend on the…

An accident in New Mexico can leave you with substantial medical debts, lost wages, permanent disabilities and traumatic emotional injuries. Although a lawsuit will not be able to reverse the economic and non-economic damages you suffered, it may reimburse you for the damages you incurred during this difficult time. A successful lawsuit could give…

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…