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I really would like to have some of the legislature on it so that I can know exactly what the current law is, or any shaping cases on the subject.
answered on Nov 11, 2017
I believe I suggested if you were hurt contact a member of the NM Assn for Justice--they'll give you a free consult. Why not ask your own insurance or AAA?
answered on Oct 31, 2017
No set time in most jurisdictions. If you have an issue like no insurance you'd want to get that squared away without waiting for any fallout.
We were at a friends house and I was riding his dads bike. They had been encouraging me to ride all day and i had been saying no i just finally gave in to them and got on. Our friend that hit me had been drinking. He was playing horse shoes with my husband and in the middle of the game he stopped... View More 
answered on Oct 20, 2017
They can try but you can counterclaim if it gets to that.See if you are covered by your homeowners. You would have numerous defenses.
We had a stop sign but could not see it due to a large tree covering entire sign which caused us to get into an accident at the intersection. Can the city be held liable for not maintaining signage?
answered on Oct 14, 2017
City or property owner. Photos ideally. Check papers, news stations etc. Consult a member of the N.Mex.Assn for Justice--they give free consults.Don't give statements over the phone to anyone until you do. Certainly not to the other company.
answered on Jun 29, 2017
Try it, but you'd have to show they knew it was a sick tree.
I am permanently disabled from a motorcycle vs. drunk driver in a van in 1986, where I received multiple serious injuries and came very close to death. Leg tore to shreds, vertical fracture of my pelvis (split in half), crushed hand, broken arm. I worked hard to recover and rehabilitate, all the... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2017
Short answer is no. Courts don't tell administrative agencies what to do, and it's within their discretion. However, if your problem is getting a rehab plan or similar going, you will want to contact a group that deals with pain like the cancer socieity for your state, etc.
I was injured in an auto accident about 1 year ago. I have progressed through doctor appointments, physical therapy and cortisone shots and still have remaining pain and limited motion. The insurance company wants to settle the claim. I need to understand what might be a fair settlement.
answered on Feb 10, 2017
There are many factors that go into what a fair settlement will be--and, every case varies. It seems you have had extensive medical treatment, but you have unresolved issues as well. There are many issues you need to weigh before coming to a settlement with an insurance company. You also have to... View More
I had pain for 7 Weeks and was 6 Tims by physical therapy because my doc said a spine disc make pressure on my nerve and headache and neckpain.e. usaa offers 250$ pain and suffering money.is this realistic?
answered on Dec 12, 2016
No but that's why you need an attorney. You've tried the do-it-yourself bit. Now contact a member of the Florida Justice Assn.They give free consults.
answered on Dec 5, 2016
If you had insurance no. If not nothing immediate but you will complicate matters. If it wasnt your fault and was the fault of other driver contact a NM Trial Lawyers Assn & Foundation member--they give free consultations.
In 2012 I was in a car accident and didn't being dealing with the accident the end of 2014 through 2015. In November 2015 the final outcome was in my favor. Now in the mists of this ,I then received a letter from GlaxoSmithKline saying that I owed them $18,000 for the car accident. So I sent... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2016
Your attorney needs to contact them to find out what that judgment was for. You need to have been served with process for it.
You need to sit down with your attorney, in person, not over the phone. Do this as soon as possible.
If a trailer were to flip and I were to go to retrieve my personal valuables and halted by officers could I use the law as my defense to procure my items?
answered on Sep 18, 2016
You would want to ask that they allow you to get personal items. They can't impound unless they believe a crime was committed or if the crash resulted in a fatality or similar. If you aren't the owner of the trailer or driver, then there's the problem.
Can I be compensated for travel to buy a camper similar to the one that was totaled? The nearest one is 8 to 12 hours away.
answered on Sep 13, 2016
No. Law says it's not part of the obligation of the wrongdoer. However you may have an injury claim so you want to talk to a lawyer who is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Assn & Foundation--they give free consultations.
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Your duty is to keep a lookout--for kids, other vehicles, major roadway. They should have had a stop sign but question is are you more than 50 per cent at fault? No harm getting a free consult from a member of the NMex Trial Lawyers Assn.
I was involved in an accident in which the third-party accepted liability. As the vehicle was only 4 months old, a diminished value claim was started. I hired a certified appraiser and received a very detail report stating the diminished value. I submitted this to the insurance company, however,... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2016
Insurers don't like diminished value claims. If third party accepted liability, you should have an attorney to work on your injury case. If not, contact a member of the NMexico Trial Lawyers Association--they give free consultations.
answered on Nov 25, 2016
There are many factors that go into a products liability claim against the vehicle manufacturer. Some of the factors are: type of impact, force of impact, and damages caused due to airbags not deploying. It would be best to get a free consultation with a personal injury attorney so you may share... View More
Owner refuses to admit fault. car totaled, injury to left hand and shoulder. I live in Albq. but have family in Portales. "Dairy" cattle crossing State 267, Portales, NM. 11/08/15 Need Pro Bono, contingency or ?
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Talk to an injury lawyer. Most work on a contingency fee.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate... View More
Owner claims to have no insurance. My car was totaled, my left hand broken, and left shoulder hurt. What would this be considered to be as far as the type of Lawyer needed? This occurred in Roosevelt County.
answered on Feb 4, 2016
Injury lawyers work on a contingency fee. May be hard to find one who will work for free.
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Investigating firm found they were at fault thy offered 3.000 damage was way over6.800 and iwaswith oit acar frm april till july my sonmissed many physcappt.andallthe stress and incovinens thy also gave me a false document tht car was perfect whe in thr possesion ifinally claimed it on my ins.bt I... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2015
Statutes of limitations can be tricky to apply. Talk to a local lawyer about your specific circumstances.
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