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Should I use my own insurance or file workers comp after a Farmington jobsite crash?

The worst mistake people make is using their own health insurance first because the boss says it's easier. If you were hurt doing your job, file workers' comp. In New Mexico,...

my husband is deployed, my pelvis is broken in Las Vegas, and my boss never carried workers' comp

A Las Vegas electrician hit by a car can end up fighting the driver's insurer, her uninsured employer, and every medical bill at once.

ARTICLE by Jake Patterson

That "final" settlement for your elbow may be cheap for a reason

If your tennis elbow claim is being pushed to settlement after construction work wrecked your arm, the real fight is usually over impairment, future care, and whether the deal closes the door for good.

ARTICLE by Yvette Baca

A little speed in Roswell doesn't excuse a driver who T-boned you

A retail worker with a broken leg and shattered kneecap can still have a strong New Mexico injury claim even if some doctor records are incomplete or missing.

ARTICLE by Jake Patterson

A 25/50/10 crash policy does not let a Las Cruces nursing home off the hook

When an elderly patient declines in a nursing facility after a car wreck, the tiny auto policy and the neglect claim are usually two different problems, not one.

ARTICLE by Raymond Tsosie

He says he'll sue you for defamation if you file - that threat usually means something

A Las Cruces long-haul driver with a warehouse-style shoulder injury is being bullied with a defamation threat, and the real fight is over records the company may already be trying to bury.

ARTICLE by Sandra Quintana

collateral source rule

A person who caused an injury usually cannot reduce what they owe just because the injured person had help from another source, such as health insurance, Medicare, workers'...

Who pays my medical bills after a Las Cruces Uber crash?

The worst mistake people make is assuming Uber or the other driver's insurer will start paying hospital bills right away. They usually do not. In New Mexico, bills often land...

My coworker said Rio Rancho adjusters use my old back problem to deny everything true?

No. If the ER or your doctor says the crash aggravated a pre-existing back condition, the insurance company cannot lawfully deny the entire claim just because you had back...

Can one Facebook post wreck my Farmington injury claim?

Yes. One post can seriously damage a New Mexico injury claim if it undercuts the injury, the timeline, or who was at fault. In the first 48 hours, the worst mistakes are...

So you missed treatment for a while and now the insurer is acting like your case is dead

A treatment gap after a crash in Las Vegas can slash the value of a claim fast, especially when the insurer is already hiding behind an arbitration clause.

ARTICLE by Debra Runyan

What happens if I get my own doctor after a Roswell roadwork crash?

Unlike Texas workers' comp, where network rules can tightly control treatment, New Mexico usually gives you more room to get your own medical opinion after a crash. What...

special damages

What counts as money you can actually add up after an injury? Special damages are the measurable financial losses caused by an accident or wrongful act. They usually include...

Is a Las Vegas work injury claim worth it if my worker is undocumented?

The police report may say who was at fault, or say nothing about immigration status. For a New Mexico work injury claim, neither point decides much. The outcome usually turns...

mitigation of damages

What you do after an injury can directly affect how much money you recover. Even when someone else caused the harm, a claim can lose value if the injured person lets avoidable...

My coworker said my old MRI kills my Las Vegas bike crash case, true?

$0 is what an old MRI is worth by itself if nobody ties it to your condition before and after the crash. Picture a common Las Vegas scenario: a rider gets clipped near Grand...

I used fake papers at work in Santa Fe, did I ruin my case?

It depends, but no - using false work papers does not automatically erase your New Mexico injury rights. Employers and adjusters count on fear here, especially when someone...

Do I need a lawyer if my Santa Fe boss might fire me for filing?

If you guess wrong here, you can lose wage benefits, medical care, and key evidence before the case even starts. Yes - if your injury happened at work and you're afraid your...

New Mexico Insurance Issues After a Lyft Accident

If you were in a rideshare crash in New Mexico, telling the truth about being on the app does not automatically ruin your case, but it does decide which policy fights over your bills.

ARTICLE by Yvette Baca

This is the second wreck that's left me scared to drive in Albuquerque

A physical therapist with real PTSD symptoms after a crash on government property can still have a claim fight left, but missing New Mexico's notice deadline is where cases get wrecked fast.

ARTICLE by Raymond Tsosie