Childbirth is widely regarded as a joyous event heralding a future of love, growth, and exploration surrounding a new existence. In fact, if you ask a mother about the best day of her life, she’ll likely start listing the dates when her children were born. People have many ways of preparing for the birth of […]
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Medical Liability Waivers: When Can You Still Sue After Signing?
There are plenty of medical professionals in your life who might require you to sign a medical liability waiver: nurse practitioners, doctors, surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists, dentists — the list goes on. It can be off-putting and scary when someone asks you to sign a piece of paper giving up any of your rights, let […]
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How to File a Personal Injury Claim for a Minor
A minor who has experienced an injury may have grounds for a personal injury claim, but injured minors who are under the age of 18 are not allowed by the court to bring a personal injury claim for themselves. An injured minor or child will not be able to file a claim without a parent […]
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Public vs. Private Schools: Who’s Responsible If Your Child Is Hurt?
No parent wants to hear that their child was hurt at school, whether it’s an accident on the playground, an incident of bullying, or even an allergic reaction. If you’re like most parents, you may wonder what your legal recourse is if your child has been injured at their public or private school. While not […]
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Personal Injury: How Long Does It Take to Get Paid?
When you or someone you love has sustained a personal injury in New Mexico, it is important to consult with a skilled legal professional. Victims of accidents and injuries may be able to pursue financial compensation through legal action. Many people are unaware of how long injury and accident claims take. However, even if you […]
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How Do You Prove Loss of Income?
Being injured in an accident can seemingly bring life as you know it to a screeching halt. The pain and limitations that come with being injured can impact things in far-reaching ways. For starters, you may have needed to miss work. Such a loss of income can be greatly missed, especially as you watch expenses […]
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Preexisting Conditions and Your Personal Injury Claim
The aches and pains of life are normal. Many of us, at one point or another, have dealt with an injury or illness that caused us pain or discomfort. The severity and extent of such conditions may vary from person to person, but the truth is that many, if not most, people come with some […]
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Is My Case Big Enough for a Lawyer to Handle?
In a world where everyone seems to be going through so much all at once, it can be too easy to minimize our struggles, ailments, injuries, and experiences. If you have been injured in a car accident, you may try to put on a brave face. You may try to downplay the pain or hurt […]
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Expert Testimony at a Personal Injury Trial
Injuries resulting from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, among other things are far too common. In fact, you may know someone who has been hurt in an accident and sought compensation for the harm suffered through bringing a personal injury claim. You may not, however, know someone who has gone through […]
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Knee Injured in an Accident? Possible Medical Treatments in Your Future
A fully functioning knee can be far too easily taken for granted. We use our knees to walk, run, jump, sit, and do so much to carry us through our everyday lives. Unfortunately, some find out just how much they rely on their knees after sustaining a knee injury in an accident. A knee that […]
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