Riding a bicycle is a relatively safe activity overall, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ever be hurt in an accident. There are plenty of reckless drivers, distracted drivers, and generally negligent people out there in New Mexico. They can cause you to be injured on your bike even if you do everything possible to avoid an accident.
You might have worn your helmet, worn reflective bicycle gear, and followed the rules of the road. Unfortunately, you can’t prevent others from causing you harm. If you’ve been hurt, you are probably wondering what to do after a bike accident in New Mexico. You need to know what to do because you’ve likely suffered losses related to your bike collision.
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One thing you could do after a bike accident is file a claim against the person who hurt you. That person could be made to pay you damages for all you suffered. This is due to negligence laws in New Mexico, which assert that those who cause others harm could be held legally responsible for the harm and damages they caused.
You must prove the person was to blame for your bike accident, and then you must prove your damages.
Proving your damages means gathering evidence of what you lost because of this bicycle accident. You could have lost money due to the costs of medical treatment, lost income, caregiving expenses, and physical therapy costs, among other costs. You could also have suffered mentally and physically due to your New Mexico bike accident.
You can file a claim for your bike accident, and you might receive a settlement to pay for this negative experience. Now you know what to do after a bike accident in New Mexico. Reach out to a bike crash lawyer in NM for help with your claim. Call Will Ferguson & Associates at 505-594-3712 or complete the form down below to reach us.
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