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5 Hidden Injuries From Car Accidents

Written on September 21, 2022.

New Mexico has a reputation for having some of the most dangerous roadways in the nation. It regularly ranks in the top 10 of lists of states where drivers need to pay extra attention while behind...

Can You Sue for Vacation Injuries?

Written on June 27, 2022.

Most people look forward to vacations every year. It’s a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the sights and sounds of your vacation destination. No one likes to think about it, but vacation accidents...

Pool + Warm Weather = Attractive Nuisance

Written on June 6, 2022.

What do you get when you mix a swimming pool and warm weather? An attractive nuisance that can increase your liability in a personal injury claim, that’s what. If you’re a homeowner with a private...

Safe Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

Written on May 19, 2022.

Memorial Day weekend is one of the deadliest times to be on the roadways. Drunken driving, speeding, and other careless driving practices can increase your risk of getting injured in an automobile...

How Medical Exams Win Personal Injury Cases

Written on March 23, 2022.

Personal injury cases place the burden of proof on the injured party. You must have supporting documentation and other evidence that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. One of the most...

Lawn Mower Injuries: Can You Sue?

Written on March 17, 2022.

Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means. It’s time to fire up the lawnmower. Lawnmower injuries affect more than 35,000 Americans each year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product...

Can You Sue an Insurance Company?

Written on February 23, 2022.

Sometimes consumers must sue an insurance company acting in bad faith. It could be their health insurance company, their homeowner insurance provider, or a vehicle insurance group. New Mexico permits...

Do Release Forms Keep Me From Suing?

Written on February 16, 2022.

If you’ve been to the doctor or any healthcare provider, you’ve likely been asked to sign a consent form for treatment. Most standard releases state that the patient understands the treatment or medical...

Can a Driver Sue a Pedestrian?

Written on January 20, 2022.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, it is not usually the driver who ends up filing a personal injury lawsuit. Yet, it is not entirely out of the question that a driver can sue a pedestrian following...

4 Bad Winter Driving Habits to Break

Written on January 13, 2022.

New Mexico is known for many things, but bad winter weather is not one of them. New Mexicans are fortunate to have pleasant weather most of the year unless they live in the higher peaks in the northern...