In automobile accidents, it’s possible to severely injure your legs. These injuries are particularly common in front-end collisions and side collisions where the driver is almost directly impacted. Crushing injuries from the front end pushing in or damage from debris...
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3 rules you need to know about New Mexico wrongful death cases
When a person or possibly a business causes the death of someone you love, you will experience a lot of different emotions. Grief, depression and anger are among the most common responses. Some people will harness those negative emotions and use them as motivation to...
Psychosocial effects of a severe spinal cord injury
A severe spinal cord injury from, say, a car accident could leave you paralyzed, and the effects may be far-reaching beyond having limited physical mobility. Scientific studies have established irrefutable links between spinal cord injuries and mental health, as...
Signs of a TBI after a car crash
A car crash can lead to a traumatic brain injury, or a TBI, that could alter the entire course of your life. A severe TBI can cause you to lose physical skills, undergo personality changes and much more. It’s important to get proper medical care as quickly as you can....
Eating behind the wheel is a kind of distraction, too
Any kind of auto accident can result in a serious injury. No one expects to get into a crash, but the reality is that they can happen easily. All it takes is one person making a mistake, and many lives could be affected. One of the things that people do regularly but...
How long do you have to file a car wreck claim in New Mexico?
Depending on the severity, a motor vehicle accident can impact your life in multiple ways. You may need to take time off work to seek treatment or fix or replace your vehicle. Worse still, a motor vehicle accident can leave you permanently disabled. If you are...
Staying safe when you’re driving an unfamiliar car
If you’ve been involved in a car crash, you may need to drive a rental car while yours is being repaired or until you can buy a new vehicle. Either way, you’re going to be behind the wheel of an unfamiliar vehicle at a time when you may already be nervous about...
Do you know the most dangerous days for drunk driving crashes?
The risks related to driving change at different times of day and days of the week. Even seasons throughout the year have different risks. The weather and people's behavior change, causing unique safety concerns. When it comes to drunk driving, some of the more...
Meeting the burden of proof for a wrongful death claim
The courts offer people multiple ways to pursue justice after the death of a loved one. Under New Mexico state law, when an individual or business causes the death of a person through negligence, default or misconduct, surviving family members can sometimes bring a...
Proving fault in a New Mexico wrongful death claim
Like in any personal injury lawsuit, when it comes to a wrongful death case, the burden is on the plaintiff to prove that the defendant caused the deceased's fatal injuries. Understanding burden of proof One thing to know about the burden of proof in wrongful death is...