Las 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 ReadingEl Paso, TX – A tragic accident in East El Paso claimed the life of a 54-year-old woman early Friday morning, December 13, 2024. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on December 13, when the woman attempted to cross Loop 375 near the Pebble Hills Boulevard on-ramp. Authorities reported that she was first struck by a 2007 Chevy Silverado...
Continue ReadingSeveral vehicle crashes in West Texas on Sunday and Monday, December 1 and December 2, 2024, resulted in injuries and fatalities, including two deaths in Midland County. One incident occurred on State Highway 349 when a Chevrolet Sonic failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a Freightliner semi-truck. Manuel de Jesus Sanchez Velasco, 45, of...
Continue ReadingTucumcari, New Mexico (January 9, 2024) — One person was killed in a multi-vehicle car accident outside of Tucumcari on Monday. Others were injured in the collision. New Mexico State Police arrived at the accident scene on the westbound side of the I-40 near the 291-mile marker. The NMSP is still investigating the cause of the crash. Source: Myhighplains.com...
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 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...
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