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 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 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 ReadingDallas, Texas (September 22, 2024) — A tragic crash on Sunday morning claimed two lives and caused significant disruptions on Interstate 30 near Buckner Boulevard in Dallas, TX. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 6:00 AM when a pickup truck traveling the wrong way collided head-on with a U-Haul truck. Initially, the Dallas Fire-Rescue...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, Texas (September 16, 2024) — A devastating accident on Interstate 10 in Arizona resulted in the death of Emmanuel Lopez, a 16-year-old football player from Franklin High School, as well as two others. The crash occurred on September 15, 2024, and involved Lopez’s vehicle colliding with another car in a serious incident that is still under investigation. The accident,...
Continue ReadingLaredo, Texas (February 12, 2024) — One woman was killed, and another four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash early this morning in Laredo, Texas. Laredo police reported a 25-year-old woman died at the scene. Further reports indicate that the other four injured people were transported to local hospitals. The crash occurred at 2:30 AM this morning near...
Continue ReadingRecovering from whiplash might seem simple, but it’s often more complicated than people think, both physically and when it comes to getting money for your injuries. Questions like, how long does it take to recover from whiplash? Or How to recover from whiplash? May have clear medical answers, but the legal side is less certain. At Tawney, Acosta &...
Continue ReadingDeming, NM (July 10, 2023) — One person is dead and two others are injured after a commercial truck caused a three-vehicle accident on Sunday, July 2. The crash happened around 10:00 PM on Highway 26 near mile marker 10, north of Deming.According to investigators, a 1993 water tanker truck was traveling east on Highway 26. At the same...
Continue ReadingNavajo Dam, NM (June 21, 2023) — This past Sunday, the New Mexico State Police responded to a tragic single-vehicle crash on NM 511 and NM 539. The accident happened at around 6:00 PM and involved a 2003 Subaru driven by Rachel Kahwajy, a 31-year-old resident of Farmington, NM. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle was traveling on NM...
Continue ReadingGallup, NM (June 13, 2023) — On Saturday, the New Mexico State Police responded to an accident that occurred on Interstate 40 and Six Mile Canyon Road, east of Gallup, NM. The incident involved a single vehicle, a 2003 Chevy pickup truck, and occurred around 10:15 AM. According to the initial investigation, the Chevy truck was traveling eastbound on...
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