Learn More About Personal Injury Law in Wagon Mound, New Mexico

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Wagon Mound is a village in Mora County, New Mexico, United States. It is named after and located at the foot of a butte called Wagon Mound, which was a landmark for covered wagon trains and traders going up and down the Santa Fe Trail and is now Wagon Mound National Historic Landmark. The shape of the mound is said to resemble a Conestoga wagon. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 369. It was also called Santa Clara for many years. The village, with brightly painted houses and several stores and shops, is located on the plains of northeastern New Mexico. Interstate 25, which skirts the west side of town, gives a view of the majority of the town. Wagon Mound is not growing rapidly, but it has seen new construction along I-25, with new buildings on the northeast side of town as well. A planned high-speed commuter rail line between Santa Fe and Raton bodes well for the future of this small community.

Personal Injury Law Lawyers In Wagon Mound New Mexico

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What is personal injury law?

Personal injury includes injuries to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. If the negligence of another person can be proved, the person who is injured may be entitled to monetary compensation from that person who was negligent. Attorneys often represent clients on a contingency basis, in which the attorneys fee is a percentage of the compensation the plaintiff receives, payable when the case is resolved. Cases involving people who have suffered an injury for which someone else (an individual or business) may be legally liable -- may include injuries caused by car accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, slip and fall incidents, and emotional distress.

Answers to personal injury law issues in New Mexico

What happens if a person dies as a result of another's misconduct?

If an injury suffered results in the death of a person, then that person's estate may assert a wrongful death claims...

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

Is a landlord liable if a tenant or visitor is injured on the rental property?

A landlord may be liable to the tenant--or others-for injuries caused by dangerous or defective conditions on the...

What should I do if a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact on a...

Can paying passengers bring a personal injury claim against a boat or cruise ship operator?

Paying passengers who are injured on a boat or cruise may bring a lawsuit against the boat owner if the owner's...

What do I do about a severe burn injury?

Burn injuries have recently reached epidemic proportions, with 2.4 million such injuries reported each year with at...

What kinds of compensation can I get if I have been injured in an accident and my lifestyle has been affected?

Depending on the details of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and...

What kinds of actions or failure to take action are considered elder abuse?

There are many different kinds of actions that would be called 'elder abuse' in a court of law. It may be difficult...