Now That’s Just Bad Faith.

Every insurance company out there is required to investigate, negotiate, and finally settle claims in good faith.  It automatically exists in every insurance contract and is known as the implied covenant of good faith and dealing with each claimant fairly.  When insurance companies violate this duty NOT autonomous.  They can be held liable in a court of law.

Here are some examples of insurance company’s bad faith –

1.  They deny your claim without any good reason.

2.  Payment on a valid claim seems to take forever.

3.  When they finally do settle, they offer significantly less money than you deserve.

4.  They wave their sabers and make threatening comments.

5.  No documentation of their decision is provided.

They may be big and have huge advertising budgets, but they are not above reproach.  If you feel that you have been aggrieved by an insurance company, please call Ken Wagner Law of Albuquerque right away.  Ken and his team will bring decades of experience in dealing with “the big boys” to aid you in The Great Southwest.  Just call (505) 242-6300.

The History of Personal Injury Law.

Have you ever thought about it?  Some form of law addressing personal injury has been around literally for thousands of years.  If we go back to Biblical and ancient times, the roots of what are now known as tort law and personal injury law were established.  What was known as the law of retribution meant someone who harmed another was required to repay the person harmed.

Beginning in England in the early 1500’s Common Law prevailed.  In this type of law, which was NOT related to church law, precedents and past rulings determined legal issues.  The courts had the power to interpret law.  The system was, more equitable for those who were not part of the ruling classes.

Even as recently as a century ago personal injury law was not common.  The nature of personal injury law today in the United States and The Great Southwest allows the average person to seek restitution.  Ken Wagner Law in Albuquerque is just such a law firm.  From our family at Ken Wagner Law to yours Happy Holidays and a very prosperous New Year.

Defective Products are out there…Everywhere.

Defective products come in all types such as vehicles, the tires they run on, medicines you take, equipment used in manufacturing, children’s toys, appliances you use every day, food that you eat confidently in a restaurant and yes, even items without proper warnings.  If you don’t believe that, check out The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.

Product liability comes in three specific categories –

1.  The design is defective

2.  Poorly manufactured items

3.  Warnings about possible harm

Defective Products and the damage they do are something that should never be tolerated in America today!  Ken Wagner of Ken Wagner Law in Albuquerque knows all about defective products.  He was one of the lead attorneys on The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.  Call Ken and his team today to investigate your case in The Great Southwest at (505) 242-6300.

Dec 6th Free admission 5-9pm at Explora during Old Town Holiday Stroll in Albuquerque

Free admission 5-9pm at Explora during Old Town Holiday Stroll in Albuquerque

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• 5-7pm, FREE Teen Science Café: Teens can meet a local scientist and find out about their work and career. Snacks included. Activity or demo included. 
• Fun activities for children and adults.
• Take a photo on our high wire bike with holiday props. 
• Get tax-free shopping done while the kids have fun. Holiday discounts at Ideas, the Store at Explora! 
• Two floors of hands-on exhibits are open for exploration.

Wrongful Death Defined.

It sounds bizarre on the surface, doesn’t it?  Isn’t death ALWAYS wrong?  Of course it is, but as it is defined by the laws of New Mexico and The Great Southwest a wrongful death claim can arise after situations in which a victim who would otherwise have a valid personal injury claim is killed as a result of a defendant’s wrongful action.

Let’s give you some examples –

1.  When the victim is intentionally killed…think O.J.

2.  Death resulting from medical malpractice.  You need aggressive representation.

3.  Car fatalities that involve negligence…probably the most common.

In order to hold the defendant liable in a claim of wrongful death, the plaintiffs in the claim must meet the same burden of proof that the victim would have had to meet had he or she lived.  Pursuing a case of wrongful death is the purview of Ken Wagner Law in Albuquerque.  Trust the experience of Ken and his team by calling (505) 242-6300.

Nearly Everyone Experiences it at Least Once.

That may sound like a loaded headline, but in point of fact, eventually most of the people in The Great Southwest will be in one or more traffic collisions in their lives.  We hope that it (they) are merely fender bender(s).  The reality is that at some point you and/or a loved one may be in a vehicle accident that needs the help of an attorney.

Here is an important point…seek out an accident lawyer sooner rather than later. You should know that in the aftermath of serious accidents, insurance companies are going to send out investigators as well as accident reconstruction experts and others to begin the process of defending the case you will bring against their insured driver.

You see why hiring an auto accident attorney in The Great Southwest is so time sensitive.  One of the very best in the region is The Law Firm of Ken Wagner Law located in Albuquerque.  They will bring over a half-century of expertise to your case with passion and commitment.  Just call Ken Wagner Law at (505) 242-6300.

Veterans Day 2019: What’s open/closed, events and discounts around New Mexico

Veterans Day 2019: What’s open/closed, events and discounts around New Mexico

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -  a list of events that are happening throughout the state for Veterans Day Monday, November 11. There’s also a list of things that are closed in Albuquerque on Veterans Day.