If you were injured in an accident you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are the financial losses tied to your accident, such as:
- Medical bills and hospital expenses
- Future medical treatment, surgeries, or long-term care
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and employment benefits
- Reduced earning capacity if you can’t work the same as before
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket costs
Non-economic damages compensate for the intangible, but very real, effects of a traumatic event, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement
Together, these forms of compensation are intended to help make you as whole as possible after a serious accident in New Mexico.