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In a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney will represent you on a contingency fee basis. In contingency fee representation, your lawyer will receive a portion of the recovery awarded to you. As…

Proof of causation is essential for liability in a personal injury claim. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals recently set forth the “but for” analysis undertaken in New Mexico personal injury cases…

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is among the hardest decisions we can ever make.  The decision can be agonizing for both the family and the loved one.  The only…

This is among the most frequently asked questions in personal injury cases.  Often, the injured person is in a severe financial bind due to the accident and needs money immediately.  Unfortunately, the…

There are several essential elements and requirements for a medical malpractice claim in New Mexico. Each piece below is outlined in New Mexico’s Uniform Jury Instructions. Each must be met, or the claim…

  There are numerous possible causes of truck accidents however, the most common reasons for collisions involving these vehicles differ from the common causes of auto accidents. It is important to be…

  Hold the Adjuster’s Feet to the Fire The personal injury settlement process can be very frustrating for personal injury victims. Insurance companies, through their adjusters, make it so as a part…

Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects a child’s ability to move because of impairment or injury to the brain.  Signs that a child may have a disability may not be apparent at birth. …

The recent 10th Circuit Court of Appeals case of US v. Silva-Arzeta brings both further illumination and concerns to the recent Arizona immigration enforcement bill. There are many in New Mexico clamoring…

Injured workers often face very significant hurdles in obtaining fair compensation for their injuries.  Under the New Mexico Workers Compensation Act’s exclusive remedy provisions, the worker’s recovery for injuries is limited to…