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In a New Mexico truck accident, you may recover damages (meaning financial compensation) for losses such as your present and future medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and property damage. In rare cases, punitive damages may also be awarded. However, doctrines such as comparative negligence may reduce your recovery. Economic Damages  After a harmful truck... read more

A truck accident in New Mexico can cause serious and catastrophic physical injuries, along with emotional harm and significant financial losses. To recover compensation for these losses, injured parties must prove fault or negligence. Truck accident reconstruction can provide compelling evidence to show exactly how and why a collision occurred. Re-creating the crash can indicate... read more

A commercial truck in New Mexico, also known as a motor carrier, must comply with certain regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to lawfully operate. An “authorized carrier” is a truck that complies with all legal requirements and is federally approved to operate. An “unauthorized carrier” lacks federal compliance and cannot legally... read more

A truck driver’s employment file can help prove fault in a New Mexico truck accident claim by showing a breach of the duty of care, causation for the wreck and employer vicarious liability – all key elements in a truck accident case. An employment file can contain critical documents, such as hiring records, logbooks, training... read more

A New Mexico truck accident case is a complex type of personal injury claim that is entirely unique from typical car accident cases. With devastating and often catastrophic injuries, transportation laws in place under the federal government, and special types of evidence, a truck accident case often requires oversight from an attorney with a specialized... read more