What is the Average Settlement for a Minor Car Accident? We often receive the question, “what is the average settlement for a minor car accident?” When injured in a motor vehicle collision, it can be difficult to think about anything other than your recovery. However, filing a claim as soon as possible after the crash can help ensure that...
Continue ReadingThere are few things scarier than being hit by a drunk driver. While countless “what if’s” run through your mind, it’s important to remember that New Mexico provides you the right to recover compensation from the driver who caused your injuries. You may be curious about the average settlement for a drunk driving accident. Although any offer of compensation...
Continue ReadingNo one expects to be in a car accident. However, when you least expect it, a horrible accident happens. It can be especially devastating when the accident was entirely avoidable. It’s important to remember that when another driver causes your accident, you might be entitled to recover compensation for your losses. Many people visit a chiropractor to treat their...
Continue ReadingCar accidents happen daily across the state, and some of these crashes can have deadly consequences. There are various types of car accidents, but all of them can potentially result in fatal injuries. If you or someone you love sustained injuries from another negligent driver’s actions, you have rights in New Mexico. To learn more about pursuing compensation after...
Continue ReadingNobody expects to be in a car accident in Las Cruces, NM or El Paso, TX. However, traffic crashes happen unexpectedly on both major highways and neighborhood streets. Some collisions result in immediately serious injuries and property damage. Others may result in simple fender benders with minimal injuries. Regardless of crash severity, it is important to know the correct...
Continue ReadingBased on a 2021 study from the Insurance Information Institute, an estimated 21.8% of drivers in New Mexico are uninsured. In other words, if you get into a car accident in New Mexico, you have a one in five chance of encountering an uninsured driver. For this reason, New Mexico insurance companies usually add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage...
Continue ReadingAre you experiencing delayed shock symptoms after a car accident? It may come as a surprise that some serious car accident injuries aren’t visually or physically obvious. In fact, some don’t show any signs or symptoms until days, weeks, or even months after the crash. Unfortunately, insurance companies try to take advantage of this by claiming that your injuries...
Continue ReadingWhen you or a loved one gets into a car accident, you may not know where to turn. The claims process may be intimidating, or maybe you have difficulty finding the medical care you need. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we’ve put together this guide to help you understand the basics of an insurance claim for a car...
Continue ReadingThe current stay-at-home orders throughout Texas along with social distancing and remote working efforts have had a surprisingly positive side effect: fewer car accidents. Since Governor Greg Abbott announced a stay-at-home order earlier this month, Texas auto accidents declined by almost 70%. With fewer people going to work or taking trips, it’s clear that the stay-at-home orders due to...
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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