If your injuries keep you from working temporarily or permanently, you may be compensated for the wages you lost during your recovery, and for a diminished capacity to earn in the future.

For instance, if you were a self-employed contractor and a serious crash prevented you from working for six months, your compensation could include both the income lost during that time and the reduced earning potential if you are unable to return to the same type of work.

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This refers to the physical pain and discomfort caused by the accident and its aftermath. It also includes chronic conditions or limitations you may have to live with going forward.

For example, if you suffered spinal trauma that now causes ongoing nerve pain or limited mobility, that suffering is factored into the compensation you can seek.

Motorcycle crashes are often traumatic and can lead to conditions like anxiety, PTSD, depression, or sleep disruption. Emotional injuries deserve recognition and are compensable under New Mexico law.

If you now fear getting back on a motorcycle or struggle with flashbacks of the incident, emotional distress compensation may apply.

If your injuries limit your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed, such as hiking, biking, or simply playing with your kids, you may be entitled to compensation for that diminished quality of life.

Imagine that you were an avid outdoors enthusiast before the accident, and now your mobility is limited. Your inability to pursue your passions and lifestyle would be considered a substantial loss.

If your injuries have affected your relationship with your spouse or family, such as intimacy, communication, or shared responsibilities, this loss may be compensable.

For example, if your spouse is now responsible for tasks you used to handle, or if the emotional connection between you has been impacted due to the trauma and recovery, these changes are part of the damages of the accident.

In cases where the at-fault driver acted with gross negligence or recklessness, such as driving under the influence or fleeing the scene, punitive damages may be awarded. These damages go beyond basic compensation and serve to punish the wrongdoer.

If a driver was drag racing through a residential area and struck your motorcycle, we would demand that punitive damages must be awarded to reflect the gravity of the offense, and to deter such behavior.

This includes compensation to repair or replace your damaged motorcycle and any other personal property lost in the crash, such as riding gear, your phone, or accessories like saddlebags or helmets.

If your motorcycle was totaled in a rear-end collision, and your gear was shredded on impact, the total value of those items would be included in your claim.

Any out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident, such as travel to medical appointments, medical equipment, co-pays, or in-home care, can be recovered through a personal injury claim.

Say you had to pay for rideshare services or gas money to get to weekly physical therapy appointments. These costs may seem small individually, but they add up and are eligible for reimbursement.