Getting in an accident can often lead to difficult situations over the upcoming days, weeks, and sometimes months. Whether you think you might have caused the accident, or think the other party is clearly at fault, it’s important that you understand the legal lingo you’re likely to hear to understand your legal situation better. “Bodily […]

If you have been hurt in an accident in New Mexico, it’s important to contact a knowledgeable New Mexico personal injury lawyer right away. Accidents that cause bodily, mental, and emotional harm are often due to the negligence of a person or business. What personal injury lawyers do is help clients seek compensation for medical […]

This piece was originally published 2/15/2020, and has been revised and updated on 10/6/2022. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 72% of children killed in motor vehicle crashes were occupants of a vehicle. (Pedestrians and bicyclists made up 17% and 3%, respectively.) While even one death is too many, it is worth noting […]

Statistically speaking, New Mexico is one of the safer states to live in. But that doesn’t mean that no accidents or personal injuries occur here. Personal injuries happen all the time, and they may not look what you’d expect them to be. Here are seven of the most common personal injuries in New Mexico, and […]

A lot is going on at once when you’re in an accident. It can be challenging to deal with all the moving parts in the situation, such as insurance, legal reports, and any injuries you or your loved ones have sustained.

In New Mexico, it’s important to understand the compensatory system for damages in case of personal injury.