2021

The time has come for New Mexico high school, college, and university students to submit their application for the annual Parnall Law Firm, scholarship program. Parnall Law offers a scholarship each year to interested students as part of our commitment to the Albuquerque community. The deadline to apply for the…

When you’re involved in a serious car accident, it’s important that you’re able to pursue the full amount of compensation you’re due. Your financial and non-economic losses can be substantial, and you shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistake.  If more than one party is liable for your injuries,…

Parnall Law Office is currently offering a New Mexico scholarship to the top three essay writers to use toward their attendance at an institution of higher education. The deadline is quickly approaching, so don’t wait to get your submission in to be considered for one of the scholarships. This year’s…

The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous strain on many civic institutions, including the police and the court system. A new story from the Albuquerque Journal has shed some light on how police and the courts have performed in the pandemic, particularly when it comes to drunk driving accidents and Albuquerque…

(GALLUP, NM, Jan. 19, 2021) – The New Mexico State Police and McKinnley County Sheriff’s Department arrested a truck driver accused of hitting and killing a woman and an infant. On January 19, Jessica Copey and the infant she was carrying in a car seat were hit by a commercial…

Car insurance systems are different in each state. How your claim is handled will ultimately come down to whether you live in an at-fault or a no-fault state. New Mexico is an at-fault insurance state where the at-fault party is responsible for the damages they cause in an accident, usually…

Many people wonder what to do after an accident. They might feel lost and confused about how they can help their case. One of the most important things you can do that you have control over is to keep a pain diary. Below, we talk about pain journals and what…

Any time police are called to the scene of a traffic incident,, the responding officers will usually prepare an accident or crash report. These police crash reports contain valuable information for injured victims who want fair compensation. They might include the investigating officer’s findings, summaries of statements given by the…

A recent Law.com article discussed several important legal principles that can affect personal injury cases. Here, we discuss them and how they may impact your case. Dram Shop Dram shop laws help hold tavern owners liable for injuries that intoxicated adults cause to others while negligently driving motor vehicles. The rationale behind…

The rights of victims are key in ensuring the proper respect and recognition is given to those who have been at the receiving end of crime. Victims must not be forgotten in the judicial system and in our society.  This week, we support victims of crimes and encourage our community…