EL PASO, Texas — Accomplished personal injury attorney James D. Tawney, partner at Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro Injury Law (TAC Injury Law), has been named a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the most distinguished honors a trial attorney can receive. This invitation-only national association recognizes exceptional trial lawyers who have demonstrated the highest standards...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, TX – Two individuals were hurt in a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2025, in the Upper Valley area of El Paso. The incident occurred around 12:33 p.m. near 4800 Love Road, close to White Spur Park, according to the El Paso Fire Department. Preliminary reports from the El Paso Police Department suggest that the...
Continue ReadingIf you were in a car accident in El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Police Department likely responded and filed a report. Now you may be wondering how to obtain a car accident report in El Paso. To obtain a car accident police report, you will need some basic information about the accident, and you’ll need to pay a...
Continue ReadingEl Paso TX – A serious multi-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025, around 3:51 p.m., prompting the closure of all westbound lanes of Interstate 10 between Paisano and Chelsea in El Paso. According to the El Paso Fire Department, two individuals were transported to a local hospital. One person sustained minor injuries and was taken by ambulance,...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico – A serious crash occurred just before 7:00 PM on April 12, 2025, on the southbound off-ramp of I-25 near Osuna and San Mateo in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Initial reports indicate the collision involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. Emergency responders from the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue arrived quickly at the scene. One individual...
Continue ReadingAt Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, we’re committed to protecting the rights of injured Texans and their families. Unfortunately, Texas House Bill 4806 (HB 4806) is a direct attack on justice, limiting the ability of victims to recover fair compensation and shifting the financial burden from negligent parties to those who have already suffered. What Does HB 4806 Do This...
Continue ReadingUPS truck accidents occur and have increased as E-commerce has grown. Being involved in an accident with a United Parcel Service (UPS) truck may be overwhelming in terms of stress and knowing where to turn. Since the claims process isn’t straightforward, you probably have several questions regarding UPS vehicle accident claims. If you were injured by a UPS truck...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico – A tragic car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, March 29, 2025, has left one person dead and another injured. According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), the crash occurred just before midnight near Coors and Sequoia. Both vehicles were traveling south on Coors when they collided, causing one to roll over. The driver of...
Continue ReadingYou may have heard that some states are “no fault” when it comes to car insurance. But is Texas a no-fault state? Texas is an at-fault state, meaning that the driver responsible for causing the crash is financially liable for damages. Unlike no-fault states, where each party typically seeks compensation from their own insurance first, Texas permits injured victims...
Continue ReadingEl Paso TX – A FedEx van overturned following a collision with a Ford pickup truck in East El Paso, TX, on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred near the intersection of East Glenn and George Dieter Drive at approximately 2:47 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, according to the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD). One person sustained minor injuries...
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