I accidentally hit a pedestrian in a parking lot while driving approximately 13 mph. I was simply not paying attention to the road because of fatigue. The pedestrian suffered a fractured ankle. I was charged with reckless driving under the New Mexico Statute, however I do not think that reckless... Read more »

answered on Apr 25, 2018
Careless driving does not apply in a parking lot. Reckless, however, can be committed in a parking lot. Reckless has a higher “mens rea” or intent element, meaning simply being negligent will not suffice. It also carries mandatory jail. This is a serious offense. You should consult with an... Read more »
We had already filed a claim with our insurance and our car was already known to be reported stolen. These are his arrest charges:
Arrest Charges
Release Type:
Arrest Date: 02/13/2018
Arrest Time: 21:00
Arrest Location:
Statute: 30-22-1.1... Read more »

answered on Feb 14, 2018
You can sue him but you'd likely never see the money. Thieves usually don't have much.
See if you can get an order of restitution from the criminal charges--contact the DA's victim assistance coordinator.
The other partys insurance is claiming I'm responsible to pay 1000s back to them. Shouldn't the driver b responsible?

answered on Jan 16, 2018
Yes. However the other person--if not at fault--can claim against you.You want to fight your company as car was insured--talk to a member of the N.Mex Assn for Justice who handles "bad faith" claims--they give free consults.
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?
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On October 26 I was in an accident with a tow truck from a company called quality towing there driver failed to stop at a stop sign and went through the intersection I was crossing I wasn't... Read more »

answered on Nov 11, 2017
Tell the officer that defendant has no insurance. Technically they can't be a tow if they don't.

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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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 you were doing it yourself. Contact a member of the Fla. Justice Assn--they give free consults.
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.

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... Read more »
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... Read 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.
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