Category / Auto Accidents / Medical Malpractice
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Task Number 1 in an Auto Accident – Prove the Fault of the Other Driver!
In order to successfully bring a personal injury action for a car accident, you must first show that the other party was at fault for your injuries. Without the other party‘s fault,…
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7 Important Tasks and Considerations in an Auto Accident
There are a number of very important considerations in a New Mexico car accident. In cases of minor injuries and damages, you may be able to effectively deal with the insurance companies…
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Tribal Immunity Can Extend to Car Accidents on New Mexico State Roads
Federal and state laws have consistently upheld tribal jurisdiction in a variety of cases concerning Indian self-government within Indian country. Tribal jurisdiction is especially important in New Mexico, since there are 19…
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Host Liability for Holiday Parties in New Mexico
The holiday season is upon us. With it comes celebration. Much of the celebration involves alcohol. As the holiday season approaches, we will be doing a few articles on liquor liability, often…
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“Full and Final Settlement” Means Both Full and Final in New Mexico Personal Injury Claims
Say you have been injured in an accident and have settled your claim with the insurance company. Down the road you discover you either still need additional medical care for your injuries,…
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Maximum Medical Improvement and Your New Mexico Personal Injury Settlement
Maximum Medical Improvement, commonly referred to as MMI, is a term frequently used in personal injury cases. Maximum Medical Improvement refers to the point in your medical treatment when your doctor determines…
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Insurance Coverage Options For A Pedestrian-Auto Accident
Even at low speeds, motor vehicle-pedestrian accidents can result in very serious personal injuries or wrongful death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released statistics stating that approximately 64,000 pedestrians are…
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Paying Medical Bills Pending A Car Accident Settlement
Many personal injury cases involve injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Victims of car accidents often find themselves with mounting medical care bills and wonder how to pay them while the case…
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Valuation of Personal Injury Claims Not Always Strictly About the Numbers
A claimant bringing a personal injury claim on his own behalf typically has no idea what to expect. In most cases, it is the claimant‘s first experience with attempting to get payment…
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Statute of Limitations on Past Denial of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage in New Mexico
The Weed Warrior line of cases has opened up a wave of claims against auto insurance companies for the past denial of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. As a result of the Weed Warrior…
