Construction 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...
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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