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In a recent New Mexico civil case the plaintiff sought to recover damages for physical injuries and post-traumatic stress allegedly resulting from an incident during which he was forcibly handcuffed by a police officer. The plaintiff’s complaint was filed in state court and included claims under state law for assault, battery and false imprisonment. Additionally…

Courts set deadlines for discovery as part of the process of advancing New Mexico personal injury cases towards trial. Sometimes deadlines are missed. In a recent case brought following a car accident that occurred in San Juan County, the parties were court ordered to disclose experts by March 13, 2020. The court set a discovery…

An important part of a personal injury case can be determining the physical condition of the plaintiff. A New Mexico federal trial court recently decided an insurance company defendant’s motion seeking an independent medical examination of the plaintiff. The court tried to balance the parties’ rights because there were several points of disagreement including duration…

A terrible New Mexico car accident occurred when a tire tread peeled off the right rear tire of a 1993 Ford E-350 Super Club Wagon traveling on U.S. Highway 54 in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. The vehicle, which was en route from Mexico to Colorado, left the road and rolled over three times. Two of…