While traveling on I-40 or I-25, there is always a risk of being struck by a semi-truck. Many different types of accidents may occur due to poor maintenance, driver negligence, and truck malfunctions. Whatever the case may be, our New Mexico truck accident attorneys are here to help you pursue the compensation you need to recover. Here are five...
Continue ReadingOver the past few decades, interstate commerce has greatly expanded throughout the United States. As a result, trucking accidents are becoming more commonplace, even with federal safety rules in place. After an accident, you may have several questions, including whether the driver violated trucking safety regulations. Here are some of the basic rules that interstate carriers must follow when...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a truck accident in Texas can be a stressful and traumatic experience. Between recovery and the claims process, you may become overwhelmed with the complexity of commercial vehicle regulations and how they affect your case. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., our Texas truck accident attorneys know the information you need to help build your case....
Continue ReadingIf you don’t know what to do after a truck accident in TX, you might feel overwhelmed. Truck accidents have the potential to be very traumatic, and it may be difficult to face the aftermath on your own. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we represent victims who need help navigating the claims process and pursuing the compensation they...
Continue ReadingDue to its sheer size, Texas has some of the longest highways in the United States. While this greatly increases interstate commerce, it also increases the risk of serious accidents with commercial trucks. The likelihood of being involved in an 18-wheeler accident today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future is high—Texas has an average of 125 truck accidents per...
Continue ReadingAccidents involving semi-trucks can be some of the most devastating for victims and their families. Given the size and force of a commercial truck, the injuries are often permanent and can result in death. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. our experienced personal injury attorneys have handled a number of truck accident cases for our clients in Las Cruces....
Continue ReadingIf you were injured in a truck accident that was not your fault, you are probably aware that you have options to seek compensation for your losses. Still, you may not fully understand your rights because of the multiple parties involved. On the one hand, there is the truck driver whose negligence was a direct cause of the accident....
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