From intake to settlement or trial: a step-by-step look at how a New Mexico personal injury case actually moves, how long each stage takes, and what your lawyer does at each one.
Here is a number every New Mexico driver should know: according to Insurance Research Council claims data from 2023, roughly 24.1% of New Mexico motorists are uninsured — the second-highest rate in the country. That means when you pull into traffic on I-25 or Central, close to one in four of the drivers around you
Yes — in New Mexico you can still recover damages even if a crash was partly your fault. New Mexico follows a rule called pure comparative negligence: your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are never barred from recovery just because you share blame. This is one of the most misunderstood
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Most New Mexico injury claims have a 3-year deadline — but claims against the government require notice in just 90 days. Know the deadlines before they pass.
The at-fault driver’s insurer generally pays only once, at the end of your case. Here is who actually pays your medical bills in the meantime — and how hospital liens, MedPay, and health insurance fit together in New Mexico.
Who Pays Your Medical Bills After a New Mexico Car Accident? (Not Who You Think) Read More »
A serious injury costs far more than the medical bills. Here are the damages New Mexico law allows you to recover — and the ones most people forget to claim.
Most New Mexico personal injury cases settle, but the threat of trial is what makes settlements fair. Here’s how the choice actually gets made — and who makes it.
Settlement or Trial? How Personal Injury Cases Actually Get Resolved in New Mexico Read More »
The phone call from the insurance adjuster sounds reasonable. They have your medical records now. They have noticed a 2019 visit for back pain, a chiropractor appointment after you moved apartments, a note about migraines from years ago. And they have a number they would like you to consider — a number that is much
Legally reviewed by Alex Flores, New Mexico attorney since 2013. Last updated: July 2026. Key takeaways New Mexico is a pure comparative negligence state: you can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault — there is no 50% cutoff. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault: 30% at fault on a
Insurance companies use proven tactics to minimize what they pay you after a crash. Learn what to watch for and how an attorney protects your claim in New Mexico.
