Being active and participating in sports can be an important part of a person’s life. Not only does it provide the perfect opportunity to reap the health benefits, both mental and physical, associated with exercise, but it can give a person a sense of community and purpose as goals continue to be pursued. Unfortunately, sports […]
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What Happens Before a Personal Injury Claim Goes to Trial?
Many people may not realize this, but if you pursue a personal injury claim, you will not likely see the inside of the courtroom anytime soon, if at all. The vast majority of personal injury claims settle before a lawsuit is even filed. Those that go all the way to trial have a long road […]
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What Is Gross Negligence and Why Should I Know About It?
Have you been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another? If so, your life may have taken a sharp turn in a different direction. Injuries sustained in accidents can cause a range of significant and lasting difficulties for the victims who sustain them. The pain, the trauma, and the consequences faced every […]
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Possible Treatment for Neck and Back Injuries
If you have been in a car accident, you may have sustained a neck or back injury. Neck and back injuries are all too common results of auto accidents. These injuries can not only be painful but can be debilitating and impact all aspects of your life. Treatment can be extensive and, in some instances, […]
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What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
Car crashes, truck crashes, motorcycle crashes, there are all kinds of accidents that can lead to people sustaining serious, even catastrophic injuries. While there is no universal definition of what exactly constitutes a catastrophic injury, there are some common examples and general guidelines that usually apply to this type of injury. If you or a […]
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Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Workplace Accidents
Q: Who can sue for wrongful death? In New Mexico, wrongful death lawsuits can only be brought by the personal representative of the deceased victim’s estate. If the victim died without an estate plan in place or without a will, a personal representative will be appointed by the court. What is the basis of a […]
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What Is Considered to be a Catastrophic Injury?
While being involved in an accident resulting in injury can have far-reaching impacts on a person’s life, some injuries are so severe in nature that the consequences can be considerably devastating. Catastrophic injury law centers on those injuries which, even under the best of circumstances, will forever change a person’s life. The unique nature of […]
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Social Distancing and Personal Injury Claims
Q: Will social distancing increase pedestrian accidents and lawsuits? Many states are moving toward staged reopenings after being in a near-complete lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Still, many people are working remotely or are unemployed and spending more time at home. To escape the monotony of confinement in their homes, many people are out […]
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Lawsuits After Contracting the Coronavirus at Work
Q: Can an employer be liable if a worker contracts COVID-19 at work? The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has turned the nation upside down with government directives locking down most of the country for extended periods of time. While the race for effective treatments and a new vaccine continues, record numbers of victims have perished as […]
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Handling a New Mexico Personal Injury Case During a Pandemic
Q: How may my personal injury case be affected by the coronavirus? Clients of New Mexico personal injury attorneys may be wondering how the global pandemic of the coronavirus, also known as COVID– 19, might impact their lawsuits or claims. In a personal injury action, a victim seeks to recover compensatory damages due to a […]
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