If your accident occurred in Carlsbad, New Mexico, there are several ways you can request your report, including online, by mail, or in person. Car accidents, whether minor fender-benders or major collisions, can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for everyone. If you’re injured and plan to pursue a personal injury claim, securing the official accident report is essential....
Continue ReadingOil field accidents pose a serious threat to the oil and gas industry workers. When an oil field worker is injured, the aftermath can devastate the worker and their family. Unfortunately, oil field accidents are relatively common in the United States, especially in southwestern states like New Mexico. Oil field operations can be physically and mentally demanding. Plus, the...
Continue ReadingConstruction sites are notoriously hazardous places to work. Falls are one of the most common types of accidents that occur on these sites. Falling from any height can be dangerous, resulting in severe injuries or even death. Some workers don’t realize they have legal rights in construction site fall accidents. It’s important to understand your rights. Otherwise, you risk...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident, you may want to file an injury claim. And to file your claim, one of the first things you need to do is obtain evidence. However, few pieces of evidence are as important as a car accident report filed by the responding police officer. Here’s an overview of why Albuquerque car accident reports are so...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can change a person’s life forever. One moment, you are driving down Marsha Sharp Freeway in Lubbock and the next you are being taken to the hospital in the back of an ambulance. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we regularly work with car accident victims and understand the hard road to recovery that may lie ahead. To...
Continue ReadingAn Albuquerque traffic accident report is very useful in car accident cases because they contain vital information that an insurance adjuster will want to see. Crash reports can help establish who is at fault for the collision, and fault matters enormously in car accident cases. However, many people do not know how to find an Albuquerque traffic accident report...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are at an all-time high in Texas, and those numbers are only increasing. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 1 reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds; and from 2015 to 2016, car accident fatalities increased by 5.45%. If you or a loved one was involved in a car accident, you will likely need to obtain a copy...
Continue ReadingMotor vehicle crashes are a huge problem in our region. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, there were nearly 63,000 accidents reported in 2015. The simple fact is that any driver could have a serious crash at any time. In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a collision, you need to know how...
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