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A car accident can do a number on your financial life. Depending on the severity of the crash, you could have mountains of bills that seem to just keep coming. A large portion of these bills will likely be for medical expenses, which may include the initial emergency room bill, X Rays, MRIs, medi...

Going into a personal injury case is a situation for which you should be prepared. Being prepared definitely includes having the right personal injury lawyer. If you don't have the right lawyer, it may not matter how “good” your case is or how prepared you are otherwise. To choose the right lawye...

It can be infuriating when you are in an accident, especially if the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured. Unfortunately, this happens all of the time despite laws that intend to deter it. In New Mexico, specifically, it's estimated that drivers have about a 1 in 5 chance of getting into ...

It goes without saying that driving without a license is against the law. So, how does it work when you've been in an accident while driving without a license? Can you still file a claim against the at-fault party? What if you're the at-fault party? Does it make you more liable if you were drivin...

Ahh, your driving record. It's an important part of your life, whether you realize it or not. Unfortunately, when your record is blemished, it may have more implications than you know because many things in life are connected to how you behave while you're behind the wheel. This includes your cre...

So you let your friend or family member borrow your car out of the goodness of your heart – now, your car is completely wrecked, another person's car is wrecked, and you're wondering who's liable for the damages? If you are curious about who is liable in a car accident with a borrowed car, keep r...

It's every parent's worst nightmare and every teenager's dream – a teenage driver's license. With the increased freedom comes increased risk, and increased parental worry. So what happens when a teenager does get into an accident? In this article, we'll talk about the consequences of a teenage at...

Today we travel more than ever before. From work to road trips, it seems like many of us are always on the road. With all of the increased travel, out-of-state car accidents have also increased, leaving many people wondering what to do after an accident in a different state. In this article, we'l...

Spring is here, and people are jumping up and down to get on the water. While boating is arguably one of the most fun warm-weather activities, it can come with certain risks. In this blog post, we'll discuss how to stay safe while on the water this spring and summer. We'll also address some frequ...

It happens all of the time. Unknowing car accident victims put full faith in the insurance adjuster only to lose a lot of potential settlement dollars and struggle to pay their accident-related bills. On the blog today, we'll reveal insurance company secrets that may help you protect your acciden...

Many people rely on city buses to get them to and from important places, such as work, the grocery store, doctor appointments, etc. When daily life is interrupted by a bus accident, the effects can be lasting. In this article, we'll discuss what to do after an accident on a city bus, including po...

With tourists, elderly drivers, and some of the nation's most dangerous highways, driving in New Mexico can be a frustrating task some days. However, New Mexicans should stop and think before they let road rage take the wheel. Not only can road rage be extremely dangerous in terms of increased ca...

Dogs are man's best friend, but sometimes they can be unpredictable or improperly trained. In these circumstances, dogs can sometimes cause serious injuries to humans and other animals. In this article, we'll discuss dog bite law in Arizona and review potential legal options and other frequently ...

Car accidents can leave a big mark on your life – and your finances! It's not uncommon to owe thousands of dollars in medical bills in the days and months following an accident. When you are unable to pay these bills, they can pile up, and if you aren't able to work, matters only get worse. Despi...

While whiplash is often portrayed as a joke on television, in real life, the injury and its effects can be very serious. Unless you've experienced it, you may not understand just how serious and debilitating injuries from whiplash can be. In this article, we'll discuss frequently asked questions ...

After an accident, the only thing you should be focused on is healing. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters sometimes make this difficult, offering you too-low settlements, denying your claim, twisting your words, and generally giving you the runaround. If this sounds familiar, you may be getting t...

Getting into a car accident is bad enough. When the at-fault party leaves the scene without taking responsibility, the situation can seem even worse. In this article we'll discuss how a hit-and-run car accident differs from other accidents and discuss what to do should you find yourself in this c...

We discussed in our overview of distracted driving in Arizona how prevalent distracted driving is today. It's not an isolated issue for Arizona, the distracted driving epidemic exists all over the world and country, including in New Mexico. Today on the blog, we'll outline distracted driving in N...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nine people are killed daily in accidents that reportedly involve distracted drivers. The organization also reports that in the United States, over 3,100 people were killed and about 424,000 were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver ...

A boating accident doesn't only ruin a warm day, but it could also ruin your finances and severely set back your entire life. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to financial compensation to ease the financial strain caused by your accident and get your life back on track via...

As a passenger in a car accident, the right steps to take can be unclear. If you're injured, what are your options to recover as a passenger in an accident that wasn't your fault? Additionally, what if your friend or loved one was behind the wheel and responsible for the incident? Navigating thes...

Losses in an accident are payable by the negligent driver, so what happens when the negligent driver dies as a result of the accident? This can be a tough question for victims of accidents who suffer serious injuries necessitating large medical bills, property repair costs, and other associated e...

The financial stress following an accident can be engulfing. Not knowing how or when you'll be able to pay your bills can put the focus of physical healing from your injuries on the back burner, and that's not how it should be. After an accident that is the fault of someone else, you deserve fina...

Motorcycle accidents are often devastating and painful. Rehabilitation is usually a slow, painful, and arduous process. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that an estimated 80 percent of motorcycle wrecks result in injury or death. There's no doubt riding a motorcy...

Next week is National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 11 - 15, 2022). Raising awareness about how to properly navigate work zones is crucial for the safety of drivers and work zone employees. Work zones can be extremely dangerous and often fatal when accidents do happen. Here are a few recent sta...