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Do I have a Workers’ Comp claim or a Personal Injury Claim?
An injury at work may result in both a Workers' Comp claim and a personal injury claim There are key differences between a Workers' Compensation...
Insurance Company Denied My Claim
Aren’t Insurance Companies Supposed to Pay Claims When Someone gets Hurt? Sometimes insurance companies are supposed to help. They are supposed to...
Can I receive Workers’ Compensation if I get hurt commuting?
Workers' Compensation is a specialized area of insurance claims that covers workers when they are hurt at work. But what happens if you're hurt when...
I got in a car crash while driving for work. What should I do?
I was in a Car Accident while at work or while driving my employer's vehicle. Car accidents while working are very common. Our employers often ask...
Why do I Need an Attorney for my Personal Injury Claim?
You're a well-spoken, smart person who doesn't mind talking to the adjuster over the phone about your personal injury claim. Why do you need a...
Difference Between a Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation Claim in New Mexico
If you've been hurt because of someone else's wrongdoing, you may consider filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit for your injuries. We typically...
Will my Insurance Rates Increase if I Make a Claim After a car Accident?
Insurance policies are contracts--a promise between the insurance company and their insured (the person who has the policy) that in exchange for...
Workers Compensation – Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) – How is it Determined?
When you get hurt at work, you are entitled to two primary forms of benefits under Workers' Compensation: Indemnity Benefits (money) and Medical...
Can I Change Doctors or get a Second Opinion in my Workers Compensation Case?
If you have been hurt at work, you are generally entitled to two categories of benefits: money benefits for your disability (permanent or temporary...
What is Maximum Medical Improvement and why does it Matter for my Workers’ Compensation Case?
Types of Benefits in a Workers' Compensation ClaimIf you've been hurt at work and have a workers' compensation claim, you are generally entitled to...
Workers’ Compensation Denied My Claim – Called it a Preexisting Condition
If you got hurt at work, you've probably been told that you were covered. Your employer's Workers' Compensation Insurance plan is there to provide...
Oil and Gas Boom in Southeastern New Mexico Leading to Injuries
Southeastern New Mexico is home to the Permian Basin, one of the largest oil fields in the United States. The field is an important source of oil,...
Do I need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for my Workers’ Comp Claim?
You got hurt at work. You filed a notice of accident form with your employer. If you live in New Mexico, chances are the insurance company sent you...
Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Wants an Independent Medical Examination
If the Workers' Compensation Adjuster tells you he or she wants an Independent Medical Exam (IME), you may be in Trouble Under Workers' Compensation...
Is my Employer Responsible for my Construction Accident?
If you've been hurt at work while working on a construction or oilfield site, you may have a Workers' Compensation Claim. New Mexico is seeing a...
Do I Need a Lawyer for my Workers Compensation Case
Hiring a workers' compensation lawyer in New Mexico can be beneficial for several reasons: Knowledge and expertise: Workers' compensation laws can...
Is my Employer Responsible for my Construction Accident?
If you've been hurt at work while working on a construction or oilfield site, you may have a Workers' Compensation Claim New Mexico is seeing a boom...
How Much is my New Mexico Workers’ Comp knee injury worth?
Determining the exact value of a workers' compensation claim for a knee injury in New Mexico requires a comprehensive evaluation of various factors...