Wrongful death lawsuits exist to compensate surviving family members when someone else causes a loved one’s death. Had your loved one lived, they could have brought a personal injury lawsuit themselves and held the defendant accountable for injuring them through negligent or reckless conduct. Simply because the victim has died, the defendant is not let off the hook. Instead,...
Continue ReadingIn New Mexico, personal injury victims must file their lawsuit seeking compensation for their injuries within three years of the date the personal injury accident occurs. In Texas, the relevant statute of limitations is two years from the date of the personal injury accident.
Continue ReadingCar accidents are at an all-time high in Texas, and those numbers are only increasing. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 1 reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds; and from 2015 to 2016, car accident fatalities increased by 5.45%. If you or a loved one was involved in a car accident, you will likely need to obtain a copy...
Continue ReadingNot having health insurance is taking a gamble, and if involved in an accident, such as a car crash, you may be wondering whether you should see a doctor. In some cases, you may have no choice; your injuries may be so severe that not seeking medical care simply isn’t an option. If injuries are minor, however, and you...
Continue Reading*This is a guest post from another attorney. The author’s views are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of our firm. This does not constitute an endorsement of any attorney or firm. When you think about daylight savings time, personal injury law is probably one of the last things that come to your mind. Yet, every...
Continue ReadingWhen the weather is nice, one of the most enjoyable ways to get around town–or perhaps even get from city to city–is via motorcycle. Providing freedom and flexibility, motorcycles are one of the most popular methods of transportation, and for good reason: they’re fun, convenient, and almost always less expensive than a car. But the major downside to motorcycles...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured in a truck accident that was not your fault, you are probably aware that you have options to seek compensation for your losses. Still, you may not fully understand your rights because of the multiple parties involved. On the one hand, there is the truck driver whose negligence was a direct cause of the accident....
Continue ReadingThe oil and gas industry has brought in many well-paying jobs. However, these jobs come with a huge risk: sometimes serious injury or death. When you think about accidents in the oil and gas industry, you may think that most accidents occur on the oil rig itself. But actually, truck driving is the most dangerous job in the field....
Continue ReadingMotor vehicle crashes are a huge problem in our region. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, there were nearly 63,000 accidents reported in 2015. The simple fact is that any driver could have a serious crash at any time. In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a collision, you need to know how...
Continue ReadingIf your costs outweigh the insurance benefits you received, someone must pay the difference. If your auto accident injuries are the result of another driver’s careless or reckless actions, they are liable for these costs.
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