Car crashes can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage in the blink of an eye. Repairing a vehicle and paying for medical care can be very expensive. The average person would have to work for several months to pay those costs out of pocket. Some people are never...
Albuquerque Personal Injury Blog
How to stay safe while sharing the roads with large trucks
No matter where you go today, you are bound to see multiple large trucks. Big rigs, semis, and 18-wheelers are a crucial part of the country’s economy and run day and night to ensure goods get where they need to go. Unfortunately, as essential as these trucks are to...
Can you sue a hospital for wrongful death?
We expect hospitals to be safe places for people to recover and receive care. However, in some cases, hospitals can also be a place where negligent or wrongful behavior leads to the death of a patient. When someone dies due to medical negligence, the victim's family...
The dangers of an early settlement to your personal injury claim
You may think that settling your personal injury claim as soon as possible is in your best interests. The insurance company may even offer you money soon after the accident. Such an offer may seem tempting given the time it may take to conclude your case and get...
How can you prove the driver who hit you was texting?
Making a police report after a car crash can quickly turn into a “he said, she said” situation. You told the police officers the truth about the wreck. You explain that the other driver had their phone in their hand and smashed right into you as though you were not...
Crash reconstruction helps win cases
Automobile crashes are often traumatic, especially when those involved are severely injured or killed. Amid this tragedy, different and sometimes contrasting explanations emerge. It may be unintentional due to the trauma surrounding the incident, or it could be an...
What is tailgating and is it dangerous?
For work reasons or social matters, people utilize New Mexico roads without incident each day. While this is the case for most people, some are not so lucky. While driving can be efficient and even enjoyable, there is always risk associated with it. Part of that risk...
Does New Mexico apply strict liability rules to dog owners?
If a dog turns aggressive and bites you, you could sustain serious injuries and damage to your property. Attacks involving big dogs or young children can be particularly serious. You will probably assume that the animal's owner is responsible for any damage it causes....
The role of fatigue in medical malpractice cases
Doctors, nurses, and other medical staff provide a vital service in helping those with injuries and various ailments get suitable treatment. Those in the medical profession often work long hours over short periods of time. While this is admirable, it can lead to...
Proving negligence in a medical malpractice claim
Unlike other personal injury claims, proving negligence in medical malpractice is not as straightforward. This is due to the complexities involved in the world of medicine. Not everyone is well-versed in medical terminologies and procedures, which most such cases...