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What Does a Wrongful Death Personal Representative Do in New Mexico?

Who Holds the Power to Bring a Fatal Injury Claim in New Mexico Key Takeaways: In New Mexico, generally only a personal representative can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members generally cannot file in their own names. The representative …

14.10.26

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What a Trucking Company’s Driver Fatigue Violations Reveal After a Deadly Crash

When a Tired Driver Causes a Fatal Crash, the Company’s Record Matters Key Takeaways: A trucking company’s record of driver fatigue violations may help show whether a deadly crash was a one-time mistake or part of a pattern the company …

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How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Reduce Your Lifetime Earnings in New Mexico

Brain Injury and Lost Earning Capacity: What New Mexico Workers Should Know Key Takeaways: A traumatic brain injury can reduce your lifetime earnings in New Mexico by limiting the kind of work you can do and how long you can …

29.09.26

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What Is a 41-4-16 Notice of Claim in a New Mexico Wrongful Death Case?

Why a Simple Written Notice Can Decide Whether a Family’s Case Moves Forward Key Takeaways: A 41-4-16 notice of claim is the written notice required by the New Mexico Tort Claims Act, NMSA 1978, § 41-4-16, that tells a government …

23.09.26

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Car Accidents

How To Sue Someone Who Hit Your Car

If you’re thinking about filing a lawsuit after a car accident, the short answer is this: you may have the right to seek compensation if someone else’s carelessness caused your injuries, but timing, evidence, and legal advice can make a …