You’ve sustained personal injuries in an accident—the last thing you should have to worry about is your attorney’s intentions. Sadly, not every car accident lawyer is looking out for their client’s best interest. From being tone-deaf to people’s misfortune, to downright predatory marketing, these attorneys fit the stereotype of ambulance chasers. At Kane Personal Injury, […]

Imagine the following scenario: You have a young, curious child who’s always getting into things they shouldn’t be. One day, you lose track of them for a second, only to discover that they’ve trespassed onto someone else’s property and seriously injured themselves. You might think you were liable for the accident—after all, trespassing is a […]

Of the 2,400 dog attacks that happen every day in the U.S., half of them involve a child bitten by a dog. Not only is such an ordeal traumatic for the child, but it’s also scary and stressful for parents. The most important thing to know is that a dog bite is never a child’s […]

According to Rule 1.4 of the American Bar Association, lawyers should promptly inform clients about decisions requiring their consent, and keep clients reasonably informed about the status of their cases. But what do “prompt” and “reasonable” really mean? If a client does not hear from their personal injury attorney in days or even weeks, should […]

When a child is harmed due to someone else’s negligence, it can be upsetting and even life-changing for the entire family. Parents want to see their child make a full recovery—something that takes time and can put a strain on the family budget. A minor has the same rights to compensation as an adult, but […]

Accidents involving commercial vehicles, including semi-trucks, can cause serious bodily harm and damage to personal property. When an individual is injured or needs payment to repair their vehicle after an accident, they often wonder how often semi-truck accidents go to trial.

Texting and driving is one of the most alarming and dangerous trends of our time. The problem is worse in New Mexico than in any other state. Distracted drivers had more accidents and caused 41% of all fatal crashes in New Mexico in 2021, more than in any other state for three years in a […]

If you or a loved one have been in a serious accident, then you know the recovery process can be full of pain and suffering. In some cases, that pain will never fully be healed. The good news for people in this situation is that the law is designed to help victims recover damages for […]

Bodily injury is a term commonly used after an accident to denote any harm a person suffers, like bruises, broken bones, or even serious conditions. Originating from the insurance industry, it differs from property injury, which pertains to damage to physical possessions. The term bodily injury does not determine liability, meaning you could crash your […]

It only takes a split second for a car crash to happen. Sadly, a victim of a car accident can feel its effects for weeks, months, or years to come. And in some cases, their physical impairment or emotional distress might never go away.