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...
Types of catastrophic spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries can dramatically change lives. While there’s a chance that an injury will only produce temporary impacts, there are many that come with permanent changes for the victim. There are around 17,000 new spinal cord injuries diagnosed each year in this...
Can I sue a hotel or motel over a bed bug infestation?
The best answer is: “It depends.” If you or a loved one suffer from physical, mental or financial consequences due to a New Mexico hotel or motel’s negligence resulting in a bed bug infestation, you are likely entitled to take legal action. The amount of compensation...
Ways to prevent slip-and-fall accidents
The most worrisome aspect of slip-and-fall incidents is they can happen to virtually anyone at any time. Fortunately, people can frequently brush off such incidents and continue with their day. However, slip-and-fall incidents can result in serious injuries and even...
An overlooked but serious concussion-related injury
A concussion can happen many different ways: during contact sports, in a car crash or when you slip and fall on a sidewalk or in a store or other building. What many people do not know is that when you hit your head, especially the back of your head, your vision may...
How can I preserve my rights after a motorcycle crash?
Motorcycle crashes happen for a variety of reasons. In many cases, due to their relatively small size other drivers simply do not see motorcycles or misjudge their speed. The Insurance Information Institute reports these are some of the most common cause of motorcycle...
Entrustment explained
Like most people in New Mexico, you likely view most motor vehicle collisions as accidents because the person that causes a collision does not generally intend to cause a collision. However, a lack of intent does not usually equate to a lack of fault. This is...
Could a fender bender lead to serious injury?
Fender benders happen every day, and if you are in one, it may seem like no big deal. You exchange information with the other driver and go on your way. You may not even have to call law enforcement. Sometimes, though, you may have injuries of which you are not aware....
Diagnosis: Traumatic brain injury
During a motor vehicle or slip and fall accident, you vaguely remember hitting your head. You think you may have a brain injury, but do not know what to look for. Mayo Clinic describes various ways to diagnose a TBI. Ensure physicians use the proper medical equipment...
What are causes of injury in parking lots?
Property owners have the duty to keep a premises as safe as possible from avoidable injuries, such as slips and falls resulting from floor defects. This responsibility not only applies to the inside of a store, an apartment or a restaurant, but also to the parking lot...
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