Las Cruces, NM- A tragic rollover crash in Las Cruces on Thursday, February 13, 2025, claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. The incident occurred just before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Hermosa Street. Authorities report that a car traveling west on Griggs struck an SUV heading south...
Continue ReadingLas Cruces, NM – A tragic chain-reaction crash on Interstate 10 in Las Cruces, NM, claimed the life of a 35-year-old El Paso resident on Friday, January 31, 2025. According to New Mexico State Police, the accident occurred around 4 p.m. near mile marker 140, close to the Mesilla turnoff. Authorities reported that a semi-truck entered a construction zone...
Continue ReadingCivil lawsuits typically involve demonstrating that one party is liable for damages to another. The law calls these civil claims torts. Statutes and case law define tort claims, and these definitions typically include a level of culpability. The two most common levels of culpability are negligence and recklessness. So when is someone’s conduct recklessness vs. negligence? These terms may...
Continue ReadingAt Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we never back down from a fight when it comes to securing justice for our clients. We are proud to announce a $4.715 million verdict for our client, Anita Warren, who suffered life-changing spinal injuries in a serious crash with a United Petroleum Transports semi-truck in El Paso, Texas. A Life-Changing Accident and...
Continue Reading[El Paso, TX] – A four-vehicle crash on Saturday, January 18, 2025, caused significant disruption on Interstate 10 West near the Downtown exit in El Paso, TX. The incident, which occurred just before 2 a.m., left three people injured, including one with serious injuries, according to police. The westbound lanes of I-10 at the Downtown exit remained closed for...
Continue ReadingHip injuries are some of the most painful and severe injuries you can sustain in an accident. They impede mobility, and even simple actions like sleeping can become impossible. Hip fractures typically require surgical intervention, followed by a significant recovery period. You might be wondering, “how much compensation will I get for a hip replacement?” If someone’s negligence caused...
Continue ReadingSince the mid-60s, states across the country have passed vehicle inspection laws to help reduce pollution. As of 2021, more than 30 states require some form of emissions testing, including the state of New Mexico. Our experienced auto accident lawyers explain what you need to know about the emissions inspection for cars in New Mexico and whether they apply...
Continue Reading[El Paso, TX]: A tragic three-vehicle collision early Sunday morning in Northeast El Paso, TX claimed one life, according to police. The crash occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, near Gateway North Boulevard and Sean Haggerty Drive. Involving a car, a pickup, and an SUV, the accident prompted the closure of all lanes on Gateway...
Continue ReadingWe are often asked what are the common injuries after being rear-ended. If you were recently injured from getting rear-ended while stopped, you should speak with an attorney to discuss your injuries. Our firm offers free consultations and will hear your story about your rear-ended collision injuries. While car accidents happen in a variety of ways, most occur when...
Continue ReadingWhen you work on an oil rig, you’re part of one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Sadly, oil rig injuries happen all too often, especially in Texas, which leads the nation in oil and gas production. If you’ve been injured on an oil rig, you should understand the legal process to receive the compensation you’re entitled...
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