What is Pain and Suffering?
In a personal injury case, pain and suffering are damages that injured victims could recover to compensate them for the physical and emotional injuries that a negligent or reckless party caused them. Basically, they are intended to pay for the negative impact of the injuries on the victim’s quality of life. This is why the value of […]
How a Lawyer Can Help You after a Slip, Trip, or Fall
People who sustained some minor scrapes or sprains in a motor vehicle accident in which the other driver was clearly to blame might not have a hard time filing an injury claim difficult. However, the vast majority of slip and fall claims will need legal help for a couple of reasons. In most cases, fault for slip […]
4 Things to do After a Motorcycle Accident
While motorcycle accidents in New Mexico are common, knowing exactly what to do after experiencing one is not common knowledge. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you might be looking for direction on what to do afterward. For example, if you are the victim, you may be considering whether you should take legal action. […]
Recovering Compensation after a Drunk Driving Accident around the Holidays
The holidays are a special time, with families and friends coming together to exchange gifts and engage in other traditions. In many cases, these celebrations involve alcohol, and all of the family get togethers, office parties, and reunions often result in more drunk drivers on our roadways. In some cases, these drunk drivers end up […]
Were You Injured by a Drunk Driver over the Holidays?
With the holiday season behind us, many of us are looking forward to a new year and new opportunities. Unfortunately, for some, this opportunity for a fresh start has been ruined by the actions of a drunk driver that had one too many and got behind the wheel during the holidays. If you have found […]
Personal Injury Claims: 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, such as in a traffic accident, a slip and fall, or any other kind of personal injury claim, protecting your health and your claim are paramount. Toward this end, there are 4 common mistakes that you should carefully avoid. One of the most important steps you […]
Delayed Signs of Car Accident Injuries
Sometimes, it is very obvious how serious your injuries are after a car accident, and sometimes, it is not. Even if you suffered a serious injury that is readily apparent, however, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t additional injuries waiting in the wings to make themselves known. The bottom line is that the immense impact […]
Texas Leads the Nation in Fatal Wrong-Way Crashes
The AAA Foundation reported this year that Texas – out of all the states – leads the country in fatal wrong-way crashes. Wrong-way accidents are nearly 100 percent preventable and are typically caused by serious negligence on the part of the driver who was traveling in the wrong direction. If you or someone you care about has […]
Uber Accident FAQs
When you think about Uber, all the convenience that comes with hiring your own personal driver with the tap of an app likely springs to mind. While this convenience can’t be denied, Uber accidents are dangerous accidents, and obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled can be exceptionally complicated. If an Uber driver’s negligence […]
What Causes Rear-End Accidents?
Rear-end accidents on our roadways are not only some of the most common traffic accidents but are also some of the deadliest. Rear-end accidents have an unearned reputation of being nothing but mere fender benders, but this is far from the end of the story. If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured in a […]