The Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage to New Mexico Drivers For New Mexico drivers, carrying liability insurance is a legal requirement under the New Mexico Uninsured Motorist Act. However, this mandate does not ensure that other drivers on the road are insured, and it certainly doesn’t guarantee that their insurance coverage is adequate. That is...Read More
Property Damage and Car Accidents in New Mexico This guide aims to offer useful insights to help you maximize compensation for damages to your car following accidents involving cars, trucks, or motorcycles. I. Does the Insurance Company Say That Your Car is Repairable or a Total Loss? When communicating with an insurance adjuster regarding your...Read More
Although motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities, 17% of all occupant fatalities, and 3% of all occupant injuries in 2021. A factor that directly influences motorcycle fatality trends is helmet use. Fatalities among...Read More
As a bicyclist involved in a Santa Fe bicycle collision with an automobile, there are six crucial actions to take: Seek Medical Attention: It is imperative to seek prompt medical attention, even for seemingly minor injuries. Official medical records are vital for filing a compensation claim, especially when internal injuries may not be immediately apparent....Read More
When you’ve been injured in a bike accident, it may result in medical bills, lost work, or other major impacts on your quality of life. You may start thinking, “Who is going to pay for all this? What insurance covers bicycle accidents?” In New Mexico, coverage for bicycle accidents can be provided by various insurance...Read More
Driving carries with it a certain level of risk, and one of the most significant risks comes from uninsured and underinsured motorists. In response to this concern, many states, including New Mexico, have passed legislation to protect law-abiding motorists. In New Mexico, this comes in the form of the Uninsured Motorist Act, NMSA 1978, Section...Read More
