tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65279027199050262002024-03-12T21:21:19.131-06:00Albuquerque Accident AttorneyAlbuquerque, New Mexico personal injury and wrongful death attorney Mark Caruso, a former insurance company attorney with 35 years experience, shares his insight as to personal injury and wrongful death claims including car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents and collisions. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16990440053279440245noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527902719905026200.post-36160989120489733742017-02-06T11:37:00.000-07:002017-02-06T12:30:47.163-07:00How to Pick the Best Attorney for Your 18 Wheeler Big-Rig Truck Crash<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong> </strong>If you have been involved in an 18 wheeler Big-Rig crash, the choice of your attorney will prove crucial to the success of your case. Your attorney may mean the difference between a full recovery that makes you whole once again or years of unpaid medical bills, lost time from work and permanent injury.</div>
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The process of selecting a truck accident attorney can be stressful. Advertisements for attorneys abound on the web, billboards, newspapers, and television commercials. It can be difficult to determine an attorney’s true experience and qualifications through advertisements alone.<br />
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The first step to selecting the best attorney for your truck crash involves scheduling a few consultations. These consultations can be in person or over the phone. During the consultations, your goal is to interview the attorney to uncover whether they are a good fit for you. The following is a list of factors you should consider in choosing your truck crash attorney:<br />
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Experience is an absolute must and should be among your primary considerations in selecting an attorney. The field of truck crashes is complex and differs drastically from car accident law. You need an attorney who has handled a number of truck crash cases so that he or she knows how to guide you to a full recovery.<br />
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Examples include the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act's (FMCSA) regulations and the New Mexico Motor Carrier Safety regulations. These regulations govern the operation of truck companies and their drivers in New Mexico. These regulations can be complicated and difficult to grasp by attorneys who don't practice truck accident cases on a regular basis.<br />
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<strong>Resources</strong></h2>
The law firm you hire will need to have sufficient resources to pursue your truck crash case to the fullest extent. Consider the size of the firm and the firm’s contacts. Most small firms will have the resources to dedicate to your case, but some solo practitioners will not. Other large firms will delegate your truck crash case to a new attorney. Ask your potential firm about its manpower and other resources, including investigators or truck accident re-constructionists.<br />
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<strong>Communication</strong></h2>
You should look for an attorney who will listen to your input and questions, update you on the status of your case, and be available when you need them. Select an attorney who is able to devote time and attention to your case, meeting your individualized needs. Look for someone who values client communication and understands the needs of clients who have experienced injuries at the hands of a truck accident.<br />
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<strong>Avoid Guaranteed Outcomes</strong></h2>
Nothing in life is guaranteed and you should avoid any attorneys who promise a certain outcome. Rather, look for an attorney who promises to pursue your case to the fullest extent and fight for your best outcome, even when the outcome is uncertain.<br />
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<strong>Consider Financials</strong></h2>
Ask your potential attorney what the fee arrangement will be if you retain their firm and whether they require payment of costs during the case. Most truck accident firms operate on a contingency fee basis and don't ask for costs until settlement. Ask about the fee and compare among firms.<br />
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Consider Client Testimonials</h2>
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Nothing says more about an attorney or law firm than testimonials from actual clients. Search the web for attorneys with high rankings from actual clients. Ask attorneys to provide written testimonials from actual clients.</div>
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<strong>Find the Perfect Fit</strong></h2>
You need a truck accident attorney who truly cares about your case and your recovery. Selecting someone you trust will ensure your case receives the dedication necessary to achieve a full recovery.<br />
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<strong>Caruso Law Offices: Superior Representation for Truck Accident Victims </strong></h2>
<strong> </strong>The New Mexico Truck Accident Attorneys at Caruso Law Offices offer exceptional legal assistance to truck accident victims across New Mexico. If you are involved in a truck accident, our firm offers the experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate representation you need to achieve the results you desire.<br />
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Mark Caruso has settled several claims against interstate truck companies for multi-million dollars. He has litigated cases in US District Court for New Mexico to a jury trial and was awarded $5.5 million from the jury. He has retained the top experts and has the resources to take your case the distance if needed.<br />
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Mark Caruso is one of the highest ranked personal injury and wrongful death attorneys in the State of New Mexico. He has received numerous awards from attorney accredited groups. He is highly ranked on Google and can provide copies of handwritten client testimonials and recommendations for your review.<br />
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Our dedicated team of attorneys will fight for your full recovery, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent injury and punitive damages. <br />
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We offer a free consultation to new clients and have two office locations in Albuquerque. We also handle cases statewide and routinely travel to cities all across New Mexico to meet with potential clients. Call Mark Caruso toll at 505-883-5000 to speak to one of our award winning truck accident attorneys today.<br />
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BY: Mark J. Caruso, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorney<br />
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While no amount of money could ever compensate Elia Leon and her three children for the wrongful death of her husband and father, she was satisfied with the FedEx wrongful death jury verdict of $5.5 million. An Albuquerque Federal Court jury returned the <a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/m-awarded-to-family-of-co-driver-in-fedex-crash/article_3740e8e2-644f-56c7-a0e1-e969c2259da5.html">multi-million dollar verdict</a> against FedEx on Friday afternoon.<br />
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"I hope that FedEx changes its practices and begins a truck driver safety program so that other families won't suffer personal injuries and wrongful death from FedEx drivers," said Elia Leon. "The loss to our family when Martin was killed by the FedEx truck driver changed our lives forever."<br />
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Martin Leon was killed on November 30, 2011 while he was a passenger in the FedEx tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 near Grants, NM. He was in the sleeper compartment of a FedEx semi truck when his co-driver Fernando Martinez-Leandro rear-ended a slower moving semi truck operated by Puckett Transportation. Martinez-Leandro told investigating officers that he had fallen asleep before rear-ending the Puckett truck.<br />
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Martin Leon was a 48 year old resident of Los Angeles, CA. In addition to his wife Elia, he left three children, Juanita, Adrian and Luis.<br />
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Following the death of Martin, Elia Leon hired Mark Caruso with Caruso Law Offices to represent her in a wrongful death claim against FedEx and Puckett Transportation. The lawsuit was filed by Caruso in US District Court in New Mexico and assigned to Federal Court Judge James Browning.<br />
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Elia Leon ultimately settled her claim against Puckett Transportation and its driver, but the lawsuit against FedEx and its driver was heard by the Albuquerque jury and Judge Browning last week. The 5 day jury trial resulted in a jury awarding $5.5 million to the Leon family.<br />
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The family argued negligence and negligence per se statutory violations in the operation of the FedEx semi truck by Martinez-Leandro. The family also argued that FedEx failed to provide driver safety training to Martinez-Leandro and other FedEx drivers. <br />
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Evidence at trial proved that the trucking industry standard is for trucking companies to provide regular on-the-road truck driver safety training and that such regular truck driver safety training results in less crashes and less injury and death to the public.<br />
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FedEx attorneys argued that neither FedEx or its driver were negligent in the operation of the semi truck. FedEx attorneys also argued that FedEx did not need to provide regular truck driver safety training to Martinez-Leandro or other FedEx drivers.<br />
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FedEx was represented by the Rodey Law Firm from Albuquerque and FedEx national counsel from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mark Caruso with <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> and Paul Barber represented the Leon family.<br />
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For additional information contact Mark Caruso at (505) 883-5000 or <a href="mailto:mark@carusolaw.com">mark@carusolaw.com</a> or see the website at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.CarusoLaw.com</a> or <a href="http://www.nmtruckaccidentattorneys.com/">www.NMTruckAccidentAttorneys.com </a><br />
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An Albuquerque Federal Court jury awarded $5.5 million on Friday afternoon to the family of Martin Leon who was killed by the driver of a FedEx tractor-trailer.<br />
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Martin Leon, 48, of Los Angeles, CA was killed on November 30, 2011 leaving his wife and three children. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed by his widow, Elia Leon. The lawsuit sought personal injuries and wrongful death against FedEx and its driver.<br />
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The fatal crash happened at 11:00pm on Interstate 40 near Grants, New Mexico. Fed Ex driver Federico Martinez-Leandro rear-ended another slower moving tractor-trailer at about 68 mph. Martin Leon was in the sleeper compartment of the FedEx trailer. The sleeper compartment was completely demolished.<br />
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At the scene of the horrific crash the FedEx driver told officers that he had fallen asleep. He was pulling two trailers when he suddenly changed lanes from the left lane to the right lane and collided with the rear of another tractor-trailer.<br />
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The Leon family claimed that no driver safety training was provided to its semi truck driver. The family also claimed that the FedEx driver and FedEx itself were negligent in the operation of the semi truck.<br />
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"We asked the jury to send a strong message to FedEx that it must begin over-the-road safety training of its semi truck drivers. FedEx officials admitted at trail that it provided no over-the-road driver safety training," said Leon's attorney Mark Caruso.<br />
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"The Leon family continues to struggle with the death of their father and husband," said attorney Caruso. "The death has really affected his 14 year old daughter Juanita who was only 10 at the time of he father's death."<br />
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The 5 day Albuquerque jury trial was held before US District Judge James Browning. The family had already settled their case with the trucking company responsible for the slower moving tractor-trailer. <br />
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The Leon family was represented by Albuquerque trial attorney Mark Caruso, who was also involved in last year's Santa Fe lawsuit that resulted in a $16.5 million jury verdict against FedEx. In that case, the FedEx tractor-trailer rear-ended a passenger vehicle.<br />
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By <a href="http://www.nmtruckaccidentattorneys.com/">Mark Caruso, Attorney</a><br />
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FedEx Ground Manager of Safety Programs and Response Michael Sear recently admitted under oath that about 40% to 50% of all <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=FDX">FedEx Ground</a> semi truck accidents causing injury or death are preventable. Sear made the statement in a sworn deposition in Albuquerque on September 24, 2015.<br />
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FedEx Ground has 8,000 semi-trucks traveling our nation's roads.<br />
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Crash records kept by FedEx Ground show that there were 878 semi-truck crashes causing injury or death over a three year period from 2008 to 2011.<br />
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That means that about 440 semi truck crashes were preventable but could have been easily avoided had the FedEx Ground driver taken steps to reduce risk. In these specific crashes the FedEx driver failed to meet the higher standard of performance required of tractor trailer drivers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is a preventable semi-truck crash?</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations">The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR),</a> Appendix A to Part 385 defines truck crash preventability as follows: "<em>If a driver who exercises normal judgment and foresight, could have foreseen the possibility of the accident that in fact occurred and avoided it by taking steps within his/her control which would not have risked causing another kind of mishap, the accident was preventable"</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.trucking.org/">The American Trucking Association's Guidelines for Determining Preventability of Accidents</a> defines preventability as follows: <em>"The concept of preventability is based on the premise that a <u>professional driver is expected to meet a higher standard of performance than the average motorist</u>. It is self-evident that the professional driver should be able to observe and assess the behavior of pedestrians and other drivers and recognize those actions which may create hazardous conditions and take every reasonable measure to avoid involvement in an accident."</em><br />
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According to nationally known <a href="http://www.lewgrill.com/">truck industry safety expert Lew Grille</a>, FedEx does no training of their drivers after they are hired, and this contributes to increased preventable semi truck crashes.<br />
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FedEx managers have themselves stated that they do not provide any training to their semi truck drivers. The do not train their drivers in the industry approved Smith System of commercial driving. They do not offer fatigue training, night time driving training or any continuing truck driver training. They only certify that their drivers have a Commercial Driver's License.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">FedEx failure to provide fatigue training or night time training to their semi truck drivers resulted in the death of at least 3 people in New Mexico in 2011 alone.</span><br />
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Two members of the <a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/record-m-verdict-upheld-in-fedex-crash/article_be839379-1094-5979-b7b4-935caeaff0fa.html">Morga family</a> were killed and one severely injured in a 2011 crash on Interstate 10. The FedEx Ground semi truck driven by Elizabeth Quintana crashed into the rear end of the Morga vehicle. A Santa Fe, New Mexico jury awarded $165.5 million to the Morga family.<br />
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Martin Leon was killed in a 2011 crash on Interstate 40. He was a FedEx co-driver who was asleep in the sleeper of the tractor when his co-driver Fderico Martinez-Leandro crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. Martinez-Leandro was cited by authorities for his improper driving. A lawsuit filed by the family of Martin Leon has been filed against FedEx and Martinez-Leandro and is pending in US District Court for New Mexico.<br />
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Attorney Mark Caruso has been directly involved in the litigation of both cases. For further information about Mark Caruso see <a href="http://www.nmtruckaccidentattorneys.com/">www.NMTruckAccidentAttorneys.com</a> or <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.CarusoLaw.com</a> or 505-883-5000<br />
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By <a href="http://www.nmtruckaccidentattorneys.com/">Mark J. Caruso, Attorney</a><br />
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When was the last time that you were driving 70 mph on a New Mexico highway and were passed by a tractor trailer going 75-85 mph? The windblast of the tractor trailer may have blown your car a little off course as it passed by. It's probably happened more frequently than you want.<br />
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Beyond the obvious dangers of the semi truck moving at that high speed, there are hidden dangers as well from the truck's tires on its tractor and trailer. Most of the commercial truck tires installed on semi trucks are designed for a maximum sustained speed of 75 mph.<br />
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Pushing a commercial truck tire above its rated speed is a recipe for disaster. The constant heat generated from the friction of the tire on the asphalt or cement can cause the tire to break down and fail. With long hours of travel on the road, it doesn't take long for the commercial truck tire to heat up and create a dangerous situation . <br />
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You have probably seen the remnants of truck tires littering our state's roads.<br />
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Excessive speed has been linked to many truck tire blow outs and crashes causing severe injury and death.<br />
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According to trucking data maintained by the<a href="http://www.nhtsa.gov/"> National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)</a>, between 2009 and 2013 there were over 14,000 crashes in the United States involving heavy commercial trucks. These crashes resulted in 16,000 deaths. Tractor trailer tire failure was a reported factor in almost 200 of those crashes.<br />
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The trucking industry has also argued that the problem is not "<em>driver error</em>" because states have high speed limits. It is true that 14 states (including New Mexico) currently have highway speed limits of 75 mph or higher. However, just because state law permits travel at a specific speed does not mean that it is safe for semi truck drivers to travel at this speed. <br />
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A responsible tractor trailer driver is required by the <a href="https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations(FMCSR)</a> to know the limits of his/her equipment and is always required to take safety into consideration in operating the tractor trailer. Further, the FMCSR requires the tractor trailer driver to regularly maintain his/her tractor and trailer, and <u>this includes close inspection of all tires on a regular basis</u>. The driver must check all 18 tires of the 18 wheeler.<br />
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If you or someone you know has been involved in an crash with a tractor trailer, semi truck or other commercial vehicle, it is strongly recommended that you consult with an attorney specifically knowledgeable about the handling of complicated truck accidents. Please contact NM Truck Accident Attorneys at 505-883-5000 for a free consultation. Also, see <a href="http://www.nmtruckaccidentattorneys.com/">www.NMTruckAccidentAttorneys.com</a> or <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.CarusoLaw.com</a> <br />
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The purpose of pain and suffering is to compensate you for what you have been thru because of the accident that caused your injuries. </span></h3>
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This not only includes the physical pain, but also includes the psychological effects, the stress, the time at the physician's office, the effect on your lifestyle and hobbies, and basically how the accident has affected you as a person.<br />
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New Mexico law allows for compensation for pain and suffering in all personal injury cases where there is evidence of pain and suffering. We will talk about the evidence and documentation to prove pain and suffering below.<br />
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Pain and suffering is in addition to medical bills, lost earnings and permanent injury.<br />
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Many people believe that the amount of medical bills dictates the amount of pain and suffering.<br />
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Clearly, victims with broken ribs or bones have less medical bills but have much higher pain and suffering than soft tissue cases. Soft tissue cases usually have higher medical bills, because treatment is more intensive, while broken bones can usually be casted and left without a lot of follow up care. Also, not much can be done to treat broken ribs.<br />
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Based on my experience of 33 years of handling personal injury cases, I believe as a general rule that the pain and suffering for soft tissue cases are worth about 3 times the reasonable and necessary medical bills. I believe as a general rule that broken bone cases are worth about 8 times the medical bills. There should be additional compensation for lost earnings, future medicals and permanent impairment.<br />
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So here are some examples:<br />
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EXAMPLE 1: John suffered a whiplash and back injury after an auto accident that was not his fault. He was taken by ambulance to the emergency room, had a follow up with his primary doctor and then began treatment with a chiropractor. His medical bills were $10,000 He had no lost earnings and no permanent impairment. He felt fine after his treatment was concluded.<br />
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Using the formula of 3 times the medical bills, John's case should be valued at $30,000<br />
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EXAMPLE 2: Carol suffered a broken arm after an auto accident that was not her fault. She was taken by ambulance to the emergency room where her arm was casted. She had two follow up appointments with her doctor who removed the cast 60 days later. Her medical bills were $5,000. She had no lost earnings and no permanent impairment. She felt fine after her treatment was concluded.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Court Appointed Arbitrators in Albuquerque have been typically awarding 3 times the medical bills in court mandated arbitrations in Bernalillo County. Juries are much more less predictable.</span></h3>
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It is extremely important that injured patients communicate to their health care providers all of their pain and suffering and carefully describe how the injuries have affected them. If they don't communicate pain and suffering to their health care providers, they will have a much more difficult time getting 3 times the reasonable and necessary medical bills.<br />
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The insurance company adjuster, judge, arbitrator or juror will carefully review the notes written by your health care provider. They will look at your reported pain levels and symptoms associated with the injury as reported by you to your health care provider.<br />
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Health care providers won't fabricate complaints and symptoms of pain and suffering, so if there are no complaints by the injured patient they will have nothing to document. Picture it this way. You need to give the doctor the ammunition for your gun. They need you to feed them the information so they can document your complaints accurately and completely.<br />
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It is more difficult for men to communicate pain and suffering to their doctor.</span></h3>
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The reason is that most men find it more difficult to complain about their pain. Men are macho, and it may be considered a sign of weakness to complain of pain to their health care provider.<br />
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Nevertheless, men must report the pain to their doctor to get full value for their pain and suffering.</div>
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Again, please remember......Insurance company adjusters, judges, arbitrators and jurors will carefully read the medical records written by the health care provider. If no pain and suffering is mentioned, don't expect a large amount of pain and suffering.<br />
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The diary can track specific instances an dates of pain and suffering. The diary should include names of people who witnessed the discomfort and the degree of discomfort. You can include events that occurred through the day that caused increased pain or discomfort. The diary can also be read by the decision maker in determining how the injuries affected your daily life.<br />
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The most important advice I can give you in this blog is to document your pain and suffering.<br />
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Document your pain and suffering with your <u>health care providers.</u> <br />
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Document your pain and suffering with your<u> employer</u>. <br />
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Document your pain and suffering in a <u>pain diary</u>.<br />
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Attorney Mark Caruso is a former insurance company attorney who now represents injured clients in their personal injury and wrongful death claims. <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> has two locations in Albuquerque to serve its clients--Northeast Heights and Westside. Mr. Caruso will also meet you at your home, work or hospital on weekends and after-hours.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">By: Mark Caruso, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney (Albuquerque, NM)</span><br />
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Despite public education and strict laws against drunk driving, there were still thousands of drunk driving accidents in New Mexico in 2015. Many of these collisions resulted in death.<br />
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Over the years there have been new laws introduced in the NM Legislature for stronger DWI laws, but there seems to always be opposition by lobbyists associated with the liquor industry lobbyists and politicians to defeat tougher DWI laws.<br />
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As politicians continue to debate, the collisions caused by drunk drivers continues...year after year. If you are like most New Mexicans you are sick and tired of hearing about injuries and deaths caused by drunk drivers.<br />
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Mothers Against Drunk Drivers of NM (MADD-NM) publicly supports safe driving and consoles families of those killed by drunk drivers. But they have a limited budget to do what they do best.<br />
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At Caruso Law Offices we have worked with many families whose lives have been forever changed by drunk driving accidents. We are also frustrated with these senseless accidents. Many of us at the firm have had friends or relatives killed by drunk drivers.</div>
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Our job as drunk driving accident attorneys is to make sure that those responsible pay the consequences, and that their victims are compensated to the fullest extent permitted by law. That's why we use every legal and negotiation skill at our disposal to obtain justice as well as financial compensation after serious drunk driving accidents.</div>
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Mark Caruso is a member of the Attorney Advisory Board for New Mexico Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD). He has handled many wrongful death cases and hundreds of injury cases resulting from drunk drivers.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Drunk drivers must answer for their actions in civil court or through insurance claims against them. These civil claims are where we come in.</span><br />
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Insurance claims involving drunk driving accidents are different from other types of motor vehicle accidents because the injury victims or surviving families may be entitled to punitive damages in addition to compensation for the economic, personal, and other losses suffered.<br />
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Punitive damages are allowed by NM law where a drunk driver caused injury or death to others. The purpose of punitive damages is punishment to the drunk driver... to hurt the drunk driver financially and to enforce the seriousness of their actions. The idea is that if the drunk driver has to pay punitive damages, then he/she will not drive drunk again.<br />
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Punitive damages are available in drunk driving accidents in New Mexico because drunk driving is more than a mistake. It’s close to an intentional act like assault. A person who has had too much to drink and who gets behind the wheel of a car knows there’s a good chance of an accident.<br />
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Depending upon the circumstances, punitive damages may exceed the financial damages suffered in an accident. Because of this possibility, we must carefully examine all of the factors regarding the accident, such as whether the driver had a history of driving drunk.<br />
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In addition to punitive damages, victims of drunk drivers are entitled to payment for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost earnings and wages and partial permanent injury and impairment.<br />
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DUI and DWI accidents that cause serious personal injury or wrongful death will be prosecuted in New Mexico's criminal courts, where drunk drivers face possible criminal, fines, driver’s license suspension, vehicle confiscation, breath analyzers (blow machines in personal vehicles) and jail time.<br />
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Drunk driving victims and their families may need advocacy in the criminal proceedings against the drunk driver who caused the accident. We strongly support MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) which is especially adapted to assist victims.<br />
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Because one of our associates at Caruso Law Offices used to be a prosecuting attorney handling many DWI cases, we are keenly aware of how the criminal system works. We help explain the criminal process to our clients as clearly and plainly as possible. We also can assist our clients in the criminal proceedings against the drunk driver. We present the victims’ view of events to the prosecuting attorneys and can help prepare victims to testify at trials about the effect of the DWI accident on their lives and families.<br />
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Through both the civil litigation to recover damages and the criminal process and victim restitution, we assist our drunk driving accident victims and their families every step of the way to see that justice is done and that they are compensated to the maximum extent permitted by law.<br />
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Drunk driving cases are serious — often resulting in life-changing injury such as brain injury, spinal cord injury or wrongful death. Each case deserves serious attention from knowledgeable drunk driving accident lawyers. Mark Caruso has 33 years legal experience in personal injury. As a former insurance company attorney who now works for victims, he knows the ins and outs of the insurance claims practice to get clients the most money possible. <br />
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If you were seriously hurt or a family member was killed in a fatal accident, contact our Albuquerque law firm for an immediate and confidential consultation about your legal rights. Our drunk driving accident lawyers can help you or your family get the financial compensation to which you are entitled.<br />
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Our drunk driving accident attorneys meticulously examine all of the facts and circumstances surrounding every accident, including the actions of the responsible drunk driver and factors such as the road conditions and whether the driver was served alcohol when he or she was visibly intoxicated.<br />
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We will also explore the circumstances causing the driver to become intoxicated. Often times the store, restaurant or bar where the liquor was purchased is liable under New Mexico's Dram Shop Law.<br />
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To schedule a free and private consultation with Mark Caruso or one of the attorneys at Caruso Law Offices, call <u>505-883-5000</u><strong>,</strong> or contact us at <a href="mailto:mark@carusolaw.com">mark@carusolaw.com</a> Please also see our website at www.carusolaw.com <br />
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We will meet with you and provide a free evaluation of your case. You’ll be able to meet our entire team that will represent your interests and be there with your every step of the way.<br />
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By Mark Caruso, Albuquerque Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney<br />
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Delays in the delivery of Christmas presents by FedEx are signs of larger management problems at the nation's second largest trucking company.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">FedEx management blamed the weather for its failure to deliver millions of Christmas presents by promised deadlines.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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But it doesn't take a meteorology degree to conclude that FedEx was not telling the truth. The weather around the county was clear the week before Christmas. Were the delays a sign of continued management problems at FedEx Ground?<br />
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The FedEx business model is profit oriented like most other businesses.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But FedEx Ground cuts corners wherever possible, to the detriment of its customers.</span><br />
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FedEx Ground contracts with independent contractor trucking companies to deliver its products across America. On the other hand, UPS, the nation's largest trucking company, relies on its union employees to do the same job.<br />
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By negotiating with independent trucking companies, FedEx Ground is able to derive higher profits per mile than UPS. However, the quality and safety of the delivery process for FedEx suffers accordingly. There were no known delays in Christmas deliveries by UPS this year. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But more important than delivery delays is the safety of the public on the highways. </span><br />
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FedEx Ground has an extremely high number of trucking accidents involving injury and death. Trucking accidents by UPS are far less than FedEx. <br />
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Our firm was recently involved in litigation in New Mexico where a father was awarded $165 million against FedEx for the death of his wife and child and the injury of a second child. The jury found that FedEx failed to provide safety training to the FedEx driver. This lack of training was the cause of the deadly rear-end collision.<br />
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I submit that UPS union employees have a different perspective of their job as truck drivers than the independent contractor truck drivers employed by FedEx Ground. UPS truck drivers take pride in their employment as actual employees of UPS. They are paid a fair wage and have decent working conditions negotiated by their union representatives. <br />
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Continued safety training of its truck drivers is a priority at UPS.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A FedEx Ground official recently admitted in a deposition I took that FedEx Ground does not provide safety training to its drivers.</span><br />
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Safety training of truck drivers is expensive, and FedEx cuts company expenses by failing to provide safety training of its truck drivers.<br />
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act provides safety rules for all trucking companies.<br />
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It's time that these rules get tougher on those trucking companies like FedEx Ground who use independent contractor trucking companies to deliver their products across our country. Trucking companies should not commit to timely delivery of their products when they know that they cannot deliver. And they must assure the public that the truck drivers operating semi-trucks with the FedEx Ground logo have received regular safety training.<br />
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Mark Caruso is a personal injury and wrongful death attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and can be contacted at 505-883-5000 or at <a href="mailto:mark@carusolaw.com">mark@carusolaw.com </a> or our website at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a><br />
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With dozens of auto accidents in Albuquerque because of dangerous road conditions, it is important that you understand how to handle the situation with the other driver. </span></h3>
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The best way to avoid an accident is to drive slowly and safely. <br />
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With so many accidents from the iced roads, Albuquerque Police Department (APD) may argue to you that they will <u>not</u> respond unless there are injuries. Because you are not a medical expert, you are not in a position to diagnose whether or not you have an injury. You may have an injury that shows up an hour after the collision. <br />
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You must have APD respond. Don't settle on 911 telling you to just exchange information with the other driver or file a station report the next day.<br />
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The reason why you must have the police respond is to document in writing what happened in the collision. The APD officer will document it on a police report that is signed by him/her.<br />
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It is urgent that the APD officer write down that the other vehicle slid into your vehicle while you safely operated your vehicle in your lane of traffic. The APD officer will state on the report what each driver told him and make his/her conclusions as to the cause of the collision.<br />
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The explanation as to how the collision occurred will change after the other driver gets home and talks to others or their own insurance company. The other driver and their insurance company may argue that the accident was your fault because you entered their driver's lane of traffic.<br />
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Also, remember that the APD officer's lapel cam will be running from the moment he/she exits the vehicle up until they re-enter their vehicle. Everything you and the other driver say will be recorded by the officer.<br />
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Because of the recording, please remember that you are being recorded. Be respectful, don't use cuss words, and just give a concise explanation of exactly what happened.<br />
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Our law firm always requests a copy of the APD officer lapel cam, and it is amazing what people say to the officer following the accident. Remember, you are on camera!!!!<br />
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The liability claim (who is at fault) is much more complicated in accidents occurring on ice or snow. Insurance companies usually try to argue that an accident on ice and snow is 50-50 split. Half their driver's fault and half your fault. Expect the insurance adjuster to claim that you slid as well and that you failed to stay in your lane of traffic. <br />
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Don't fall for this argument. Don't agree to a 50-50 split. This means that you were half at fault for the accident that you really didn't cause. Talk to an attorney before you agree to any such division of liability.<br />
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My name is Mark Caruso. I have 33 years of legal experience. I was an insurance company attorney before I began helping people being ripped off by insurance companies. Now my staff of attorneys and I exclusively represents the victims of auto accidents. We know the ins and outs of the insurance claims practice.<br />
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Please call me at 505-883-5000 or contact me personally at <a href="mailto:mark@carusolaw.com">mark@carusolaw.com</a> to arrange for an in person or telephonic appointment with me, not a paralegal, to discuss your car accident. Again, it is urgent that you speak with an attorney before talking with the other person's insurance company.<br />
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I must stress again the importance of acting quickly after your car or truck accident claim. If there is any question as to the fault for the accident, you need to get evidence quickly to prove that you are not at fault.<br />
After 32 years of handling personal injury and wrongful death claims, I have seen evidence disappear on many occasions. It's usually a defendant who does whatever they can do to keep from paying money. Oftentimes it is an insurance company and trucking company.<br />
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I was recently hired to represent a very nice family whose husband and father was killed in an crash with a tractor-trailer. The family hired me two weeks after the crash to represent them on a wrongful death claim against the trucking company and its driver. I immediately notified the tractor-trailer company and its attorney that the evidence on the tractor-trailer should be secured for inspection by my trucking experts. The company moved the vehicle and most all of the evidence lost just 3 days after the crash, when they moved the tractor-trailer over 150 miles away.<br />
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Spoliation of evidence is the legal term for altering or destroying physical evidence that can be used at trial. Claims adjusters often alter or destroy evidence to favor their client. To do so is wrong and in violation of New Mexico law. <br />
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Unfortunately, the only way to beat the spoliation of evidence by claims adjusters is to quickly hire an attorney who can quickly write a letter to the adjuster demanding that the evidence be preserved. In the case above, even though the family hired our firm two weeks after the crash and my letter was on the attorney's desk two weeks after the crash, the evidence was gone.<br />
That's why you need to hire a personal injury or wrongful death attorney quickly after your car or truck accident claim. It's important to hire an attorney who only handles these types of claims--day in and day out. The attorney will know what kind of evidence needs to be safeguarded and how to safeguard it quickly.<br />
Mark Caruso has been named one of the 10 top personal injury and wrongful death attorneys in the state of New Mexico. I have trained our staff and experts to handle this evidence safely and quickly. My attitude is to cross every "t" and dot every "i" now, because you won't be able to do it later on. What that means is that you need to take every action immediately because it may be too late later.<br />
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I encourage you to immediately contact me or one of the attorneys at Caruso Law Offices if you have any question as to the fault in the collision. We have an excellent group of experts that we can send to the evidence as soon as we are hired to gather the evidence to use to show that you are not at fault for the collision.<br />
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Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation at 505-883-5000 to discuss your personal injury or wrongful death claim with one of our award winning attorneys.<br />
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We have two locations in Albuquerque to serve you--Montgomery and Carlisle (Main Office) and Coors and Interstate 40 (Satellite Office). We travel the throughout the state and represent clients in almost every county and pueblo. We can meet you after hours and on Saturday and Sunday, and we do home, hospital and work visits.<br />
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Hit and run accidents have been steadily increasing in Albuquerque and New Mexico. There are probably two causes for this increase--tougher DWI laws and failure to purchase liability insurance coverage.<br />
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Tougher DWI laws have resulted severe consequences for the drunk driver with very high attorneys fees and court costs as well as the installation of expensive breathalizers. In most instances it will cost about $4,000 to $5,000 if you are charged with a DWI. <br />
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Also, as the economy is affecting NM poor, one of the first expenses that have been eliminated from the budget is the automobile liability insurance. To them it is more important to put a home over your head and pay for groceries than it is to pay for automobile insurance. Unfortunately they continue to operate their vehicle on NM roadways without the state's mandatory insurance coverage. <br />
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Our personal injury law firm has clearly seen increased Hit and Run cases. Our research has shown that it is an economic decision made by the person who caused the crash to avoid responsibility for their actions. Unfortunately, their negligence and intentional act of leaving the scene of the crash causes harm to others.<br />
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If the hit and run driver is later caught by Albuquerque's Hit and Run Division, the driver's insurance will pay the damages caused by their insured. The individual who was injured by the hit and run driver may also be able to collect punitive damages as additional punishment money. However, the net cost to the hit and run driver may only be a citation and higher insurance rates. The hit and run driver escapes the financial and criminal cost of the DWI.<br />
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This is not true for the uninsured driver who has no insurance to pay for the damages he/she caused. Instead the individual who was injured by the hit and run driver must bring a claim against his/her own uninsured motorist coverage. The uninsured motorist coverage will pay for the property damages and personal injuries to the innocent driver. <br />
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The insurance company which pays will then seek direct compensation from the uninsured driver. This means that the uninsured driver must not only pay the citation for the hit and run but also pay for all the damages out of his/her own pocket because they didn't have liability insurance.<br />
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Because we represent victims of hit and run accidents on a daily basis we are uniquely qualified to handle these types of cases. Mark Caruso is a former insurance company attorney with 32 years of experience, and his staff has been specifically trained to handle all types of personal injury cases. Our firm only handles personal injury claims.<br />
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If you would like more information please contact Mark Caruso directly at 505-883-5000 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">http://www.carusolaw.com </a> We will give you an in person appointment with an attorney at no obligation.<br />
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This week several families suffered the extreme loss of the life of their loved ones in a horrific vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Silver City. Others suffered personal injuries and were rushed to nearby emergency rooms. Our prayers are with all of these families.<br />
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What can be done to stop these dust storms? Nothing can be done to stop the dust storm. They are a natural phenomena. More rain in the area would help reduce the threat.<br />
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What should you do when confronted with the sudden dust storm? Slow down! Drive defensively. Turn your bright lights on. Turn your flashers on, and slowly pull over to the shoulder making sure that you are well off the road. Don't stop your vehicle on the roadway, as this is against the law even in a dust storm. I also recommend turning on the interior lights to make you as visible as possible. Don't stop your car too close to the vehicle in front of you.<br />
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If you are involved in a collision caused by a vehicle on the side or behind you, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. We need to immediately gather facts and evidence to determine the person or persons at fault and make sure that you have no liability for the collision. We can send an investigator to the scene and discuss the collision with the investigating authorities. It is important to gather all of the facts and statements as quickly as possible.<br />
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Because we have handled so many collisions and crashes caused by dust storms in New Mexico we have a unique way of handling these types of cases. And that is why we have been so successful for our clients, getting the full value for the repair or totaling of their damaged vehicle, a rental vehicle and full compensation for their injuries--medical bills, pain and suffering, lost earnings and permanent injury.<br />
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I used to be a former insurance company attorney, so I know the ins-and-outs of the insurance claims business. I used to represent the insurance companies, but now I exclusively represent the victims of the negligence caused by another. We use our experience to represent our clients to get them the highest compensation possible.<br />
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Please see our client reviews at our main website <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a> There is no better way to pick an attorney than to see actual testimonials. And if you would like to see the actual written testimonials, just call and ask to see them at our office. We pride ourselves on good endorsements from our clients. That's why we have been so highly rated by the Better Business Bureau A+, AVVO and other independent rating organizations.<br />
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We offer a free consultation with our attorneys at one of our two offices in Albuquerque--the Northeast Heights or the Westside. We also will travel to meet you at any location in New Mexico, including your home, place of work, hospital or nearby coffee shop. Please call us at (505) 883-5000 to speak with me or one of the attorneys in our office. We look forward to hearing from you.<br />
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The National Trial Lawyers Association is a professional organization of America's top trial lawyers. Membership into the organization is by invitation only and is extended to to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership in their respective state. Mark Caruso was determined by the NTLA to be an exceptional trial lawyer in the practice area of Civil Plaintiff Litigation.<br />
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Being involved in a vehicle accident can be a frightening and devastating experience. Those injured in an accident often find themselves feeling unsure of what to do and how to get the medical help they need as well as the financial compensation they deserve. Hiring a personal injury attorney in Albuquerque is the best move a personal injury victim can make.</div>
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Personal injury lawyers help clients understand the details of the law and fight to get them the money they deserve to allow them to get back on their feet after an accident. No matter what type of accident occurred (including auto accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, drunk driving accidents and motorcycle accidents), an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer can help.</div>
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An attorney will help clients file paperwork and gather all necessary information associated with the case. Additionally, an attorney will handle all communication with other insurance companies and any other involved parties. This helps to save the client time while reducing the client’s stress. If needed, an attorney will consult with medical professionals to get their expert opinions and have them testify at trial to prove the extent of your injuries to the jury.</div>
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An attorney can help the injured person get immediate medical care by providing the doctor and other health care professionals a letter of protection and physician lien. This permits the health care professional to treat the injured person with no insurance, no up front money,deductibles or co-pays. The health care professional is paid by the attorney at the end of the case from some of the proceeds from the settlement.</div>
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When looking for a personal injury lawyer in Albuquerque, an injured person should look for someone with expertise and experience. Finding out how many years of experience an attorney has as well as how many clients he or she has represented will help a potential client in deciding whether or not to hire the attorney. Additional questions should include which types of cases an attorney has handled as well as what the outcome has been for each of those cases. Hiring an attorney with the necessary experience will help clients be confident that they will receive a fair settlement in their case.</div>
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Mark Caruso is one of the top rated personal injury attorneys in New Mexico. He has received the following awards and certifications:</div>
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<em><strong>***10 out of 10 by AVVO lawyer rating service</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***A+ Rating by Better Business Bureau (BBB) of NM,</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***Top 100 Lawyers by the American Society of Legal Advocates</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Top Trial Lawyers in America</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***2013 Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***Lead Counsel Rated Trial Attorney</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***2013 AVVO Clients' Choice Award in Personal Injury</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***Top Merchant on Merchant Circle</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***Member, American Association of Justice</strong></em></div>
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<em><strong>***Member, NM Trial Lawyers Association</strong></em></div>
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It is important to find an attorney who will discount the attorney fee to 29% rather than charge the normal 33 1/3% attorney fee. This puts more money in the injured person's pocket where it belongs rather than the attorney's pocket. Mark Caruso offers the 29% discounted attorney fee.</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Mark Caruso is a former insurance company attorney. He knows the "ins-and-outs" of the insurance claims process to get you the highest settlement possible for your car accident claim.</span> </h3>
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Make sure that you carefully read the testimonials of former clients. These testimonials are the best source to find the top rated and best attorneys in Albuquerque. Mark Caruso consistently receives excellent testimonials. All client testimonials are available at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a> or <a href="http://www.albuquerqueaccidentattorney.blogspot.com/">www.AlbuquerqueAccidentAttorney.blogspot.com</a> </div>
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By hiring an experienced and highly rated Albuquerque personal injury attorney, those injured in accidents can leave the legal concerns to the attorney while focusing their energy on healing, both physically and emotionally. Attorneys will see that their clients are treated fairly and are awarded the appropriate compensation in their case. Free Consultations are available at either of our two Albuquerque locations. Call Mark Caruso at Caruso Law Offices, PC at 505-883-5000 for a free consultation regarding your personal injury case.<br />
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Albuquerque Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney Mark Caruso was named a top 100 litigation attorney in New Mexico. The American Society of Legal Advocates is an invitation-only, nationwide organization of elite lawyers in practice today who combine stellar legal credentials with a proven commitment to community engagement and the highest professional standards. A team of lawyers spent six months researching tens of thousands of lawyers across the country and manually selecting less than 1.5% of all lawyers based on an array of criteria. ASLA’s Top 100 Lawyers listings recognize exceptional legal talent.<br />
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Mark Caruso is a 1982 graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law. He is licensed in both California (1982) and New Mexico (1987) and exclusively represents victims of personal injury and wrongful death. Caruso Law Offices offers two offices in Albuquerque for its clients--the North East Heights and the West Side. However, Caruso represents clients statewide throughout New Mexico and its reservations and pueblos.<br />
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<strong>WHAT RIGHTS DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE AFTER A FAMILY MEMBER WAS KILLED AS THE RESULT OF THE WRONGFUL ACT OF ANOTHER PERSON?</strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">By: Mark Caruso, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney (Albuquerque, NM)</span></div>
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First, if you have recently lost a loved one as the result of the wrongful death of another, let me express my condolences to you and your family on the death of your family member. I know that no words can console you for what you have gone thru. But as a wrongful deawth attorney I promise you the satisfaction of knowing that those responsible for the wrongful act that caused the death <u>will be held accountable for their actions.</u><br />
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When you lose a loved one due to an accident caused by the careless actions of another, you want and need answers quickly. The New Mexico <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/">wrongful death</a><a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/"> attorneys</a> at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/contact%20us/">Caruso Law Offices</a> can help you find out why the accident happened and help your family gain closure. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The challenge of facing life without your loved one combined with funeral costs, loss of wages and support, and medical bills can be too much to handle alone. While no amount of compensation could ever make up for your loss, it’s our goal to help alleviate some of the financial responsibilities related to your loved one’s death, so that you can grieve with your family.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">We can help you find out the real reason why your loved one’s death happened, and we can work with you to hold those who caused the death responsible. We know that you need immediate answers, and we will get the answers for you.</span><br />
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<strong>HOW A NEW MEXICO WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEY CAN HELP.</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">A wrongful death claim can help provide your family with the financial support needed to cover expenses associated with your loved one’s death. It may be difficult to receive compensation without an experienced New Mexico <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/">wrongful death lawyer</a> who can help prove the party responsible for your loved one’s accident. Investigating the fault of all possible individuals and their various levels of insurance coverage can be complex.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/"><span style="font-family: Times;">Mark Caruso</span></a><span style="font-family: Times;"> and his staff at Caruso Law Offices have been assisting families like yours in overcoming personal tragedies for more than 32 years. It’s our passion to help take care of your family’s needs during this difficult time. You’re not alone—call us today at (505) 883-5000 or visit our web site at </span><a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/"><span style="font-family: Times;">www.carusolaw.com</span></a><br />
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<strong>WHAT IS A NEW MEXICO WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM?</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/">Wrongful death</a> claims are different than other <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> cases. If you’re filing a wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one, you’re not only facing outstanding medical bills and treatment costs; you’re dealing with grief, funeral preparations, and the difficulty of facing life without your family member.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times;">In its simplest terms, a wrongful death claim is seeking compensation or money damages from the at fault person, company and their various insurance companies to pay for the loss of your loved one. Often there are several different layers of insurance that must be looked into before settlement can be made with any one particular insurance company.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/">Mark Caruso</a> and his staff at Caruso Law Offices will approach the legal process with compassion and understanding to get your family the legal support it needs. For more than 31 years, our legal team has helped the victims of tragedy receive the compensation necessary to rebuild their lives.</span><br />
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<strong>WHO CAN FILE A NEW MEXICO WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM?</strong></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Although many family members may be considered beneficiaries—or recipients—of wrongful death damages, only one family representative, who has been appointed by the District Court, can file the claim. We begin our involvement in the claim by talking to all family members who have any interest in becoming the lead person to handle the claim. Once a family decision is made on who this person will be, we file the appropriate court documents in the court to name this person as the representative (also known as the Administrator or Executor) of the estate. After the court appointment, we file a wrongful death claim against the at fault person, company and insurance companies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Some of the family members who have traditionally been appointed by the Court to act on behalf of your loved one include a spouse, a child, an heir or heiress, a chosen beneficiary or a parent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">One of your duties as a representative of the estate is to hire a law firm to represent the estate. If you’re unsure if you’re eligible to file for wrongful death damages, a Mark Caruso can answer your questions and explain your family’s options.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/">Mark Caruso</a> and his staff of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, investigators and experts will use every resource possible to recover the full amount of compensation you deserve for your loss.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">While a video can be informative, only a confidential appointment with Mark Caruso will be able to address all of your questions regarding your wrongful death claim. Mark Caruso will give you a free no obligation and completely confidential consultation to discuss the facts and details of your family's claim. He can visit you at your home or after hours and weekends. Just call 505.883.5000 to schedule a time to meet with Mark Caruso.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">We have settled many cases for over one million dollars. We have been recognized by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for our achievements in getting several million dollar settlements for families who have suffered the wrongful death of their loved one.</span></div>
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Giovanna Caruso, a 2013 graduate of a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from <a href="http://www.baylor.edu/">Baylor University</a> in Waco, Texas, began her first day of law school at Phoenix School of Law. The law school will be changing its name later this month to Arizona Summit School of Law. The law school is one of three ABA approved law schools in Arizona.<br />
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Among the factors that influenced Giovanna Caruso to choose <a href="http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/">Phoenix School of Law</a> were the beautiful new one year old complex in downtown Phoenix on the top floors of One North Central Avenue. The law school has state of the art classrooms, courtrooms, library and other facilities. <br />
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Other factors included the proximity of Phoenix School of Law to Albuquerque, a substantial scholarship from the law school, and Indian Law courses she will take at the law school.<br />
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More important, however, is Phoenix School of Law's unique emphasis on lawyering skills and its training of its law students to be ready to practice law after they pass the Bar. </div>
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At Phoenix School of Law Giovanna hopes to specialize in <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> and <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque">wrongful death</a> litigation for her future employment as an attorney at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a>. Giovanna has worked as a legal assistant at Caruso Law Offices during her vacations away from Baylor University. She assisted attorneys with personal injury lawsuits from car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents and collisions.<br />
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Giovanna said, "I studied at Baylor University in Texas. I studied English Literature at Oxford University in England. I studied Spanish at the University of Granada in Spain. Now I get to study law at Phoenix School of Law in Arizona. I'm so excited about moving to Phoenix and studying law."</div>
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Giovanna Caruso is the daughter of Mark and Judy Caruso of Caruso Law Offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> is a personal injury and wrongful death law firm representing victims of vehicular, car, auto, truck, semi truck, tractor trailer, motorcycle, bus, bicycle and pedestrian crashes, wrecks, accidents and collisions. Mark and Judy Caruso have operated Caruso Law Offices in Albuquerque since 1987. Caruso Law Offices can be contacted at <a href="mailto:mark@carusolaw.com">mark@carusolaw.com</a> or thru their web site at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a> <br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.carusolaw.com</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16990440053279440245noreply@blogger.com0Phoenix, AZ, USA33.4483771 -112.0740372999999932.6020036 -113.36493079999998 34.2947506 -110.78314379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527902719905026200.post-37871883129131502522013-08-28T08:38:00.001-06:002014-01-21T13:56:07.421-07:00New Report Shows Albuquerque Drivers Rank Below Average. Car Accidents More Likely in Albuquerque<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white;">Car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents are more likely to occur in Albuquerque, New Mexico according to a new report from Allstate Insurance which shows Albuquerque drivers rank below average in safe driving. Albuquerque accident and personal injury attorney </span><a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/"><span style="background-color: white;">Mark Caruso </span></a><span style="background-color: white;">says that Albuquerque drivers are more likely than drivers in most other cities to be involved in an auto accident resulting in personal injuries or wrongful death. </span><br />
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Allstate Insurance Company today released its ninth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report®." The report, based on Allstate claims data, ranks America's 200 largest cities<sup>i</sup> in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">This year's top honor of "America's Safest Driving City" is Fort Collins, Colorado, the third time in report history that this city has held the top spot. Fort Collins has placed in the top ten every year since the report's inception. This year, the results indicate the average driver in Fort Collins will experience an auto collision every 13.9 years, which is 28.2 percent less likely than the national average of 10 years.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">"Congratulations to Fort Collins for continuing to demonstrate excellence in safe driving," said Mike Roche, senior vice president of claims, Allstate. "Allstate's Best Drivers Report was created to boost awareness about the importance of being safe and attentive behind the wheel, while providing drivers with tips and resources to improve their driving skills."</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">According to the most recent report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crash fatalities increased by more than 1,700 from 2011 to 2012, the first year-to-year increase in fatalities since 2005. While fatalities have increased over the past year, Allstate research found that 70 percent of vehicles involved in auto claims are considered drivable, which indicates that most claims are the result of low speed (under 35 miles per hour) collisions.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">"Allstate has found the most frequent collisions happen during minor fender-benders, but it's important to keep in mind that even lower-speed accidents can have serious outcomes," said Roche.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><strong>Big-city vs. Small-city Driving</strong><strong> </strong></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Different levels and types of traffic, noise and activity, as well as varying road conditions and rules, can make big city driving different than driving in smaller cities or more suburban areas. Allstate offers the following tips for driving in both settings. In larger cities:</span></div>
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<li><b style="background-color: white;">Know what's happening in the city during the time you're driving. Find out if there are events that may impact traffic, and listen to traffic reports on your car radio. Avoid traffic jams or explore alternative routes, if possible. </b></li>
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<li><b style="background-color: white;">Stay alert. Be prepared to frequently stop or slow down for pedestrians, emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, parking cars, taxi cabs, and public transportation vehicles such as city buses.</b></li>
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<li><b style="background-color: white;">Get directions to where you're going. Review directions carefully in advance. If you get lost mid-trip, safely pull over and wait until you feel calm enough to get back on the road, using that time to get directions, check traffic or call for help.</b></li>
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<li><b style="background-color: white;">Know the rules of the road. Suburban streets typically have fewer streetlights and signs, or greater distance between lights and signs. This means darker conditions when driving at night and less opportunity to be reminded of speed limits and other road rules throughout the day. </b></li>
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<li><b style="background-color: white;">Keep a safe distance – especially around large vehicles. Large vehicles like semi-trucks are more likely found on suburban roads than in large metro areas. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and others, and know that truck drivers might have limited visibility. If you attempt to pass a truck, make sure you have plenty of time and space to maneuver safely.</b></li>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">For the past nine years, Allstate actuaries have conducted an in-depth analysis of company claims data to determine the likelihood drivers in America's 200 largest cities will experience a vehicle collision compared to the national average. Internal property damage reported claims were analyzed over a two-year period (from January 2010 to December 2011) to ensure the findings would not be impacted by external influences such as weather or road construction.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">A weighted average of the two-year numbers determined the annual percentages. The report defines an auto crash as any collision resulting in a property damage claim. Allstate's auto policies represent about 10 percent of all U.S. auto policies, making this report a realistic snapshot of what's happening on America's roadways.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">For the third time in the report's nine-year history, Fort Collins was revealed as the safest driving city. The top ten cities are:</span></div>
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<tr><td style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">150. Chicago, Ill.</span></td><td align="center" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">25.2% more likely</span></td><td align="center" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">8.0</span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">151. Houston, Texas</span></td><td align="center" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">25.6% more likely</span></td><td align="center" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">8.0</span></td></tr>
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It is imperative that you get the written approval and sanction to settle from your own underinsured motorist insurance company before you settle for policy limits with the at-fault driver's insurance company. If you don't do so, your own underinsured motorist insurance will deny any payment of underinsured motorist coverage to you because you breached the insurance contract. <br />
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NM uninsured/underinsured motorist claims are complex. You must get a written settlement sanction by your own underinsured motorist insurance company before you settle for policy limits with the at-fault driver's insurance company. Failure to do so will be devestating to your underinsured motorist claim.<br />
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Here's the scenario. You have an injury claim resulting from an Albuquerque, NM auto accident. You have thousands of dollars of medical bills, and you have lost earnings and wages from your job. You haven't hired an attorney, and you are trying to settle the claim yourself.<br />
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Let's say that you have State Farm Insurance on your vehicle, and the at-fault driver has Allstate Insurance on his truck that caused the collision. You hear from the Allstate Insurance adjuster that their driver only carried minimum limits of $25,000. The adjuster sends you a declaration page proving that the driver only carried $25,000. The adjuster offers to settle your claim for policy limits of $25,000 and asks you to sign the release of all claims.<br />
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You know that you also have underinsured motorist coverage with your own insurance, State Farm. You have had some discussions with the State Farm adjuster about your claim against Allstate and the possibility of going against State Farm for any amounts over $25,000.<br />
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Your insurance contract (or policy) with State Farm requires you to get State Farm's written sanction and approval of the settlement with Allstate Insurance before you sign the Release with Allstate. If you don't do so, State Farm doesn't need to pay you anything. The adjuster from State Farm doesn't need to tell you that there must be a written approval. You are assumed to know what is in your contract (policy) with State Farm.<br />
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Here is what you must do to preserve your right to continue your claim against State Farm's underinsured motorist coverage:<br />
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1. The Allstate adjuster must send you a letter with the offer of policy limits in writing and a copy of the Declarations Page of the at-fault driver's policy with Allstate. This letter must state that Allstate is offering to settle for policy limits of $25,000. <br />
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2. Let the Allstate adjuster that you need a few days to get the sanction and approval of the release and settlement from State Farm, your own under-insured motorist carrier. <strong>Do not sign the release until you get the sanction and approval from State Farm.</strong><br />
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3. You must then immediately send the letter from the Allstate adjuster together with the Declarations Page of the at-fault driver's policy with Allstate to the State Farm adjuster. You must request that State Farm sanction and approve a settlement between you and Allstate and its at-fault driver.<br />
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4. The State Farm adjuster will then do an assets check on the at-fault driver to determine if the person has assets that State Farm could go after. Once State Farm finishes the assets check, you will receive a written letter from the State Farm adjuster authorizing you to settle with Allstate and its at-fault driver and giving you the right to sign the release for Allstate and its at-fault driver.<br />
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5. Do not accept a verbal authorization from State Farm to settle. The authorization must be in writing, either by email or letter.<br />
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6. You can now settle with Allstate and its at-fault driver. You can sign the release and accept the check for $25,000<br />
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7. You can also now present your claim to State Farm for the underinsured motorist claim. If your claim is valued at $40,000 and you have already received $25,000 from Allstate, you would now want to settle for $15,000 with State Farm Insurance.<br />
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I again want to stress the importance of getting the approval to settle from your own car insurance company before you settle with the at-fault driver's insurance company IF you intend to pursue an underinsured motorist claim.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><u><em>AVVO Attorney Rating Service:</em></u></strong></span> Mark Caruso has been ranked by the prestigious attorney rating ranking service as a "<strong>9.9 SUPERB</strong>" on AVVO Attorney Ratings. Mark Caruso ranks extremely high in the areas of Experience, Industry Recognition and Professional Conduct. This AVVO lawyer rating of "<strong>9.9 SUPERB</strong>" makes Mark Caruso and Caruso Law Offices one of the highest and best AVVO rated personal injury attorneys and law firms in New Mexico. A perfect score is a 10.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><u>Martindale-Hubbell Client Ratings:</u></em></strong></span> Mark Caruso has been awarded the prestigious 2012 and 2013 Client Distinction Awards from Martindale Hubbell, a non-biased and unpaid lawyer rating and referral service. Mark Caruso was recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an excellent personal injury attorney for his Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness and Communication Ability. The award was a result of high client ratings and reporting to Martindale Hubbell and other forums.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><u>Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Peer Review Ratings:</u></em></strong> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Mark Caruso is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell as a result of the independent peer review evaluation process completed by other attorneys who are familiar with Mark Caruso.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><u>Million Dollar Advocates Forum:</u> </em></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Mark Caruso was recently named a life member to the "<strong>Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America</strong>". Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won several million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are only 4000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><em><strong>Lead Counsel Rated in Personal Injury:</strong></em></u></span><span style="font-size: small;"> Mark Caruso has earned the Lead Counsel Rating in Plaintiff's Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law. The Lead Counsel Rating is awarded to peer-recommended attorneys who have demonstrated significant experience and maintain a clean disciplinary history with verified experience, peer recommendations and a spotless record. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">AVVO Clients' Choice Award in Personal Injury:</span></strong></em></u> Mark Caruso was awarded the AVVO Clients' Choice Award for New Mexico for 2013.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">If
you have been injured in an <span class="s3"><a href="http://albuquerqueaccidentattorney.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/getting-medical-care-after-your-car.html"><span style="color: blue;">Albuquerque
car wreck</span></a> or some other accident, </span>you know that you need
to seek immediate medical attention at the Emergency Room and follow-up care
from your primary care doctor. Chiropractors have an important role to play as
part of the health care team treating accident victims as well. They can help
to evaluate the full extent of your injuries from the accident, and provide
treatment to mitigate worsening of symptoms. </span></div>
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Whiplash
Injuries from Car Accidents</h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Chiropractors
can treat <a href="http://carusolaw.com/car-accident-attorney-albuquerque/">injuries from car accidents</a>, commonly known as whiplash, which is
caused during a rear-impact collision. The impact from the collision can result
in a number of <a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/neck-pain/what-whiplash"><span class="s3"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">health problems</span></span></a>, including:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Loss
of resiliency in the spine or limbs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">h</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">erniated discs</span></div>
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Chiropractic
Consultation</h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">During
a consultation, the chiropractor will meet with you to discuss your injuries,
get a description of your symptoms and take a case history. Be prepared to
discuss any other treatments you have undergone with your family doctor and
other specialists during this part of the visit. Don't hesitate to mention the
emotional symptoms you are dealing with following the accident to the
chiropractor, such as difficulty concentrating, irritability, and trouble
sleeping. It's important to raise any existing conditions you may have, too, as
these may affect your tratment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">According to the results of a new study, for
example, there is a link between Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and <a href="http://carusolaw.com/spinal-cord-injury-attorney-albuquerque/"><span class="s3"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">chronic whiplash symptoms</span></span></a>. Patients who are living with
PTSD have higher levels of pain than whiplash patients who do not have this
disorder. Learning <a href="http://www.psychguides.com/living-with-ptsd-posttraumatic-stress-disorder/"><span class="s3"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">how to deal with PTSD</span></span></a> following a car accident
will require seeking treatment from other professionals, and needs to be
diagnosed appropriately so that you can get the right type of treatment, which
may include medications, psychotherapy, or both.</span></div>
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Chiropractic
Care for Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">The
type of <a href="http://wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=45&SubSectionID=142&ArticleID=172789"><span class="s3"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">soft-tissue injury</span></span></a> which presents following a car
accident may need more than just pain relievers and muscle relaxers to heal
properly. These measure provide symptom relief but don't really do anything to
get to the root of the problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">The
damage caused to soft tissues will not necessarily heal within four to eight
weeks. It does not simply get better on its own with time and rest. This type
of injury requires specific treatment if you are going to be restored to the
state you were in before the accident.</span></div>
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Drug-free
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Chiropractors
can offer a safe, <a href="http://www.acatoday.org/content_css.cfm?CID=2205"><span class="s3"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">drug-free
treatment </span></span></a>option to accident victims. Their approach is
non-invasive. These trained professionals can focus on the following types of
injuries:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Back pain<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Once
the whiplash has been diagnosed, the chiropractor has a number of <a href="http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-treatments-whiplash"><span class="s3"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">treatment options</span></span></a> available to offer you. The
first thing you may think of when considering visiting a chiropractor is
manipulation, "cracking" the neck. This is not the only means of
treatment available. The chiropractor can also offer muscle relaxation or
stimulation therapy or suggest exercises which may help. He or she may also be
able to suggest some ergonomic or lifestyle changes which can help to lessen
the neck pain and promote healing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">The
first phase of the injury lasts for approximately 72 hours, during which time
the damaged tissue bleeds continuously. During this phase, the injured body
part should be treated with ice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">At
the 72-96 hour mark, the damaged blood vessels repair themselves. This step
marks the beginning of the regeneration phase of treatment, which lasts for
between six and eight weeks. At the end of this stage, the gap between the torn
tissues is bridged.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">The
third, or remodeling, phase is where the tissues become stronger and change to
become more like the original, undamaged tissue. Proper treatment from a
chiropractor can help to ensure that they heal properly to avoid developing
into a chronic problem. Experts say that it takes about <a href="http://wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=45&SubSectionID=142&ArticleID=172789"><span class="s3"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">one year</span></span></a> for damaged soft tissues to heal
properly.</span></div>
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Compensation
for New Mexico Accident Victims</h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">If
you have been injured in a New Mexico motor vehicle, truck, motorcycle, bus or pedestrian accident or collision and the other
driver was at fault, you may be able to recover money for your injuries and
your reasonable medical expenses resulting from the accident, including the
cost of <span class="s3">doctor's and chiropractor's bills</span>. You can make a claim for pain and suffering. You may
also be able to make a claim for compensation for loss of income (past and
future), which is why you and your legal team need to understand the full
picture regarding your injuries and the impact they will have on your
life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">The Albuquerque law firm of <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> is well prepared to assist you with your claims against the insurance company. Mark Caruso, the owner of Caruso Law Offices, is a <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/">former insurance company attorney</a>, and he will explain your right to compensation and what you are entitled to be paid for from the insurance company. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">You can contact Mark Caruso directly at 505-883-5000 or their web site at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a> They have some great YouTube videos describing your rights following a car accident at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CfFrQ5rMb3eegwRl_S3aQ">http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CfFrQ5rMb3eegwRl_S3aQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have a New Mexico personal injury claim against Fred Loya Insurance, Young America, Nevada General Insurance, Allstate Insurance or Geico Insurance, you may have a tough time dealing with the claims adjuster according to a recent 2013 informal poll of New Mexico attorneys.</span></h3>
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These insurance companies and their claims adjusters rank the highest among all insurance companies in New Mexico in complaints to attorneys about the handling of car accident claims involving property damage and personal injury.<br />
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According to Albuquerque personal injury attorney Mark Caruso the poor attitudes of insurance claims adjusters employed by these four companies cause clients to contact <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> and other New Mexico personal injury law firms for help. <br />
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Clients are frustrated when the claims adjuster won’t pay for all the repairs to their car or give them a rental car. What irritates clients the most is when a claims adjuster challenges the client’s complaint of pain or injury or tells the client to just take a Tylenol and get some rest.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One reason why these four insurance companies may be so difficult to deal with is because the personal injury claims adjusters for these four insurance companies are based outside of New Mexico.</span></h3>
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Fred Loya, which according to Mark Caruso is the worst of the bunch, is based in Texas and only recently began selling automobile insurance in New Mexico. Their claims adjusters are Texans, and they just don’t have enough years of experience evaluating the dollar value of cases in New Mexico. Most personal injury attorneys will agree that cases are evaluated differently in Texas than in New Mexico.<br />
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There have been many instances where Mark Caruso has had to “educate” these out of state claims adjusters about New Mexico law and the valuation of injuries in New Mexico. <br />
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<strong>As a former insurance company attorney, Caruso has insight as to how these adjusters should evaluate cases and the process that they use in reaching a settlement value.</strong><br />
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Under our state’s law New Mexicans are entitled to have their vehicle repaired to pre-accident status or be paid the market value of the vehicle if it is totaled. They are entitled to payment for the loss of use of their vehicle during its unavailability. New Mexicans are also entitled to money from the insurance company for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost earnings and permanent injuries resulting from the collision.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Caruso advises people with property damage and personal injury claims against Fred Loya Insurance, Nevada General Insurance, Young America, Allstate Insurance and Geico Insurance to immediately contact a personal injury attorney for a free consultation.</span></h3>
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Claims adjusters have no special duty to you to point you in the right direction. Instead, their job is to settle claims as cheaply as possible so that they may be rewarded in bonuses and a pat on the back by their claims supervisor.<br />
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A personal injury attorney such as the <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> will point you in the right direction, even if all you do is have a free consultation. A personal injury attorney’s loyalty is to you–no one else. Mark Caruso will give you a free consultation to discuss your claims against these five insurance companies and other insurance companies that might be causing you problems. He will also give you some additional insight that can’t be published in this public blog. <br />
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Call<a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/"> Mark Caruso</a> at (505) 883-5000 for a telephone or in office appointment. We have 2 offices in Albuquerque to serve you–the Northeast Heights (Montgomery and Carlisle) or the Westside (I-40 at Coors). We handle cases statewide and make home visits, hospital visits and after hours appointments. Also, visit our main web site at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a> <br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">At <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Caruso Law Offices</span></a>, we deal with
people who have been <a href="http://albuquerqueaccidentattorney.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/albuquerque-auto-accident-attorney.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">hurt in car accidents</span></a> every
day. Having auto insurance in place is a legal requirement in New Mexico, and
our clients are shocked to discover that there are many people who get behind
the wheel without this necessary coverage in place. When an accident occurs,
they are at a loss to understand exactly what happens to their right to be
compensated in a fair manner for their injuries and expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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New Mexico is
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">New Mexico operates under the tort
system for car insurance purposes. The driver who is found legally at fault is
responsible for paying for the damages he or she caused. People who have been
injured have the right to sue to recover damages. Drivers are required to buy a
minimum level of liability coverage, which pays for the injuries and damages
they cause in an accident. The minimum requirements are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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victim<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the same accident, regardless of the number of victims<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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If You are
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In a situation where a car accident
occurs and the other driver is at fault, you would be looking <span class="gingersofatwarecorrect">to</span> him or her to compensate you for
your injuries and damages. The first thing you would need to do is make sure
that your health is looked after by getting appropriate <a href="http://www.rmiia.org/auto/steering_through_your_auto_policy/What_if_I_am_hurt.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">emergency medical treatment</span></a>,
as well as any follow-up care recommended by the doctor. You will still need to
continue paying off your car,
since you are responsible for this expense even if your vehicle is in the shop.
In the normal course of events, the at-fault driver's insurance company would
pay your claim for damages. You may be asked to get more than one estimate
before starting the work on your car, but you also have the option of having
</span>your <a href="http://albuquerqueaccidentattorney.blogspot.ca/2013/04/repair-of-car-after-albuquerque-car.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">own insurer pay</span></a> for
the damage, less your deductible. This could get you on the road <span class="gingersofatwarecorrect">more quickly</span> than waiting to get
estimates or have the damage inspected.</div>
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Getting
Compensation for Your Injuries from an Uninsured Driver<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The <a href="http://www.insurance-research.org/research-publications/uninsured-motorists-2011-edition-march-2011" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Insurance Research Council</span></a> estimates
that one in seven drivers is uninsured (2011). If you have been injured in an
accident where the at-fault driver does not have insurance, the first place you
should look to seek compensation for your injuries and damages is whether you
have coverage under your own insurance policy through uninsured driver
coverage. If you have this type of insurance, your own insurer will pay your
claim for damages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If you don't have any insurance
coverage in place and the at-fault driver does not have insurance, you still
have the right to sue and get a judgment against him or her. Don't assume that
it is not worth your while to make a claim against someone who does not have
auto insurance coverage before speaking with an attorney about your
situation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The last thing you want to do is
assume that the person responsible for causing your injuries has no assets that
can be recovered to pay for your damages simply because his or her auto
insurance coverage may have lapsed at the time of the accident. Being involved
in a motor vehicle accident is a high-stress situation and you need someone on
your side to can provide advice about the best way to continue. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Your attorney can look at the facts
of the accident, as well as the damages you have incurred and provide you with
an expert opinion about your case. You can get the facts you need about
preserving your right to sue by acting within the time limits set out by law as
well. The worst thing you can do in a situation where you have been injured in
an accident with an uninsured driver is to do nothing. Get the facts from an
expert who is on your side, and that means speaking with a licensed attorney as
soon as possible, even if you don't know the full extent of your injuries after
the accident.</span><br />
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Call Mark Caruso, personal injury and wrongful death attorney, at Caruso Law Offices for a free consultation at (505) 883-5000 or visit <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a><br />
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Giovanna Caruso, a 2013 graduate of a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from <a href="http://www.baylor.edu/">Baylor University</a> in Waco, Texas, announced that she has chosen <a href="http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/">Phoenix School of Law</a> from the list of 15 law schools who had accepted her as a first year law student. The law school is one of three ABA approved law schools in Arizona. She will begin Phoenix School of Law in August 2013.<br />
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Among the factors that influenced Giovanna Caruso to choose <a href="http://www.phoenixlaw.edu/">Phoenix School of Law</a> were the beautiful new one year old complex in downtown Phoenix on the top floors of One North Central Avenue. The law school has state of the art classrooms, courtrooms, library and other facilities. Other factors included the proximity of Phoenix School of Law to Albuquerque, a substantial scholarship from the law school, and Indian Law courses she will take at the law school.<br />
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More important, however, is Phoenix School of Law's unique emphasis on lawyering skills and its training of its law students to be ready to practice law after they pass the Bar. </div>
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At Phoenix School of Law Giovanna hopes to specialize in <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> and <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque">wrongful death</a> litigation for her future employment as an attorney at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a>. Giovanna has worked as a legal assistant at Caruso Law Offices during her vacations away from Baylor University. She assisted attorneys with personal injury lawsuits from car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents and collisions.<br />
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Giovanna said, "I studied at Baylor University in Texas. I studied English Literature at Oxford University in England. I studied Spanish at the University of Granada in Spain. Now I get to study law at Phoenix School of Law in Arizona. I'm so excited about moving to Phoenix and studying law."</div>
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Giovanna Caruso is the daughter of Mark and Judy Caruso of Caruso Law Offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> is a personal injury and wrongful death law firm representing victims of vehicular, car, auto, truck, semi truck, tractor trailer, motorcycle, bus, bicycle and pedestrian crashes, wrecks, accidents and collisions. Mark and Judy Caruso have operated Caruso Law Offices in Albuquerque since 1987. Caruso Law Offices can be contacted at <a href="mailto:mark@carusolaw.com">mark@carusolaw.com</a> or thru their web site at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a> <br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.carusolaw.com</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16990440053279440245noreply@blogger.com0Phoenix, AZ, USA33.4483771 -112.0740372999999932.6020036 -113.36493079999998 34.2947506 -110.78314379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6527902719905026200.post-16580037295630387272013-05-09T16:00:00.001-06:002013-07-10T11:22:36.519-06:00Neck Pain and Back Pain After NM Car or Truck Accident? Answers by Former Insurance Company Attorney.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have neck pain and back pain after my New Mexico car accident...</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Who will pay for my injuries?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">By: Mark Caruso, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney (Albuquerque, NM)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will the insurance company for person who caused accident pay for my exam and treatment by a doctor or chiropractor?</span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will the ambulance, hospital or doctor agree to directly bill the insurance company for person who caused accident?</span></h4>
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These are some of the most common questions we are asked at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> by people who were just involved in a auto, <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/car-accident-attorney-albuquerque/">car, </a> <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/truck-accident-attorney-albuquerque/">truck</a>, <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/motorcycle-accident-attorney-albuquerque/">motorcycle</a>, bicycle or <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/pedestrian-accident-attorney-albuquerque/">pedestrian</a> accident or collision. They may have been taken away by an ambulance to the emergency room and sent home with medications. They may have begun treatment with an orthopedic doctor, their primary care doctor or a chiropractor.</div>
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But it is usually the same question....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who will pay for my injuries?</span></h3>
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If you have health insurance, you have less problems. Most New Mexico health insurance companies such as Lovelace, Presbyterian and Blue Cross Blue Shield will immediately pay the ambulance and emergency room bills. You may still have a deductible or co-pay.</div>
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</a>However, many insurance companies now have a provision in the health insurance policy stating that they do not pay for injuries resulting from auto and truck accidents caused by another.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where can you get the care that you need to treat your neck and back injuries from the car accident?</span></h3>
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I personally believe that hands on exercise and therapy are the best ways to treat any soft tissue injury to your back or neck such as whiplash or back strains.</div>
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This type of treatment can be by chiropractors, physical therapists and medical massage therapists. Most of these health care providers will agree to directly bill the insurance company for the person who caused the accident. Most will also accept a letter of protection and lien by a personal injury attorney.</div>
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Chiropractors, physical therapists and medical massage therapists have good and bad reputations among the insurance company for the person who caused the collision. Chiropractors must follow the Croft Guidelines which limit the duration of treatment and number of total treatments. If they fail to do so, your claim could be severely jeopardized. Physical therapists and medical massage therapists need to be working with a doctor of some type to justify their bills to the insurance company.</div>
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</a>Personal injury attorney <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/">Mark Caruso</a> can help you select a credible chiropractor, physical therapist and medical massage therapist.<br />
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Because <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">Caruso Law Offices</a> only handles <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> and <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/">wrongful death</a> cases we know the reputations of local doctors and health care providers. </div>
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We listen to our clients, but we also listen to the comments of the insurance adjusters we fight daily. We know which health care providers to avoid, and we know which have the best reputations. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Getting the health care provider paid</span></h3>
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Once you make your selection on which health provider you want to treat your injuries, we can offer the medical doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist or medical massage therapist a letter or protection or medical lien on your claim. That means the health care provider knows that we will submit their bills and records for payment from the insurance company for the person who caused the accident. It also means that they know that they will get paid at the end of your case. </div>
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Caruso Law Offices has worked with several hundred of New Mexico's health care providers over the past 27 years that Mark Caruso has had his <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> and <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/">wrongful death</a> law firm in Albuquerque. We have an excellent reputation among health care providers because we get them paid from the insurance company for the person who caused the accident or collision. We can help you with your referral and letter of protection. </div>
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Call <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> attorney Mark Caruso at 505-883-5000 to get more information about how to treat your neck pain and back pain and other spinal injuries after your New Mexico car or truck accident. You can also visit our website at <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/">www.carusolaw.com</a> Please read our client testimonials and reviews.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have received the 2013 Client Distinction Award from Martindale Hubbell and are rated a 9.6/10.0 by AVVO lawyer ratings. We also have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.</span></h3>
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<a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/">Mark Caruso</a> will give you a FREE consultation at one of our Albuquerque offices--Northeast Heights or Westside--or at your home, work or other location during the day or in the evenings or weekends. We handle cases statewide throughout New Mexico and in the pueblos and reservations throughout our state. </div>
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<a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/attorney-profile/">Mark Caruso</a> will also explain our 29% discounted attorney fee for all <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> and <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/">wrongful death</a> claims resulting from auto, car, truck, motorcycle, bus, bicycle or pedestrian accidents and collisions. Why would you ever want to pay the higher 33 1/3% attorney fee that most <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-albuquerque/">personal injury</a> and <a href="http://www.carusolaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-albuquerque/">wrongful death</a> attorneys charge.</div>
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Call us today at (505) 883-5000 </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.carusolaw.com</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16990440053279440245noreply@blogger.com0Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA35.1338614 -106.640919835.0299869 -106.8022813 35.237735900000004 -106.47955830000001