Thousands of commercial vehicles travel throughout New Mexico each day. Unfortunately, even careful commercial drivers get into collisions. Truck accidents can happen on the highway, side streets, or parking lots, leaving many innocent victims with severe injuries or even death but what happens when a truck driver has an accident? As the injured motorist, it is not your responsibility...
Continue ReadingWe are often asked what are the common injuries after being rear-ended. If you were recently injured from getting rear-ended while stopped, you should speak with an attorney to discuss your injuries. Our firm offers free consultations and will hear your story about your rear-ended collision injuries. While car accidents happen in a variety of ways, most occur when...
Continue ReadingIf you’re unfamiliar with commercial trucks or recreational vehicles, you might be wondering, What does GVWR mean? The vehicle’s total weight is its GVWR, meaning gross vehicle weight rating. The GVWR of a truck differs from its towing capacity. Read on for a more in-depth GVWR definition and to learn about how it impacts towing and commercial driver’s license...
Continue ReadingAn Albuquerque traffic accident report is very useful in car accident cases because they contain vital information that an insurance adjuster will want to see. Crash reports can help establish who is at fault for the collision, and fault matters enormously in car accident cases. However, many people do not know how to find an Albuquerque traffic accident report...
Continue ReadingBeing the victim of an incident, like a car crash, can be traumatic and devastating. Your life may seem like it is in ruins. Bills will start to pile up, and your household income will decrease if you have to take time off work to heal from your injuries. But did you know you may be entitled to compensation?...
Continue ReadingA truck accident can be severe, primarily due to the size and weight of the vehicle. If you or a loved one were injured in a truck accident, you should seek out the help of an El Paso truck accident lawyer. If your injury was the fault of another, then a lawyer can help you recover compensation under negligence...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, car accidents are not uncommon, which may explain why there are so many car accident lawyers to choose from. And few people have a car accident attorney on speed dial. So, if you have been in a serious crash, you will need to make a quick decision on which Albuquerque car accident lawyer you hire. Many people choose...
Continue ReadingIf you or your family were the victims of a personal injury accident, we understand what you’re going through. This often traumatic and frustrating experience can throw your life into chaos. You are likely facing decreased income since the accident because you had to take time off work to recover from your injuries. Meanwhile, medical, utility, and credit card...
Continue ReadingWhen a negligent party injures you, you could have the legal right to pursue a personal injury claim. However, what happens if the responsible party passes away before you can file a claim? Can you sue a deceased person? Claims involving a deceased defendant can be rather complicated. If you have questions on pursuing a claim when the defendant...
Continue ReadingCivil lawsuits typically involve demonstrating that one party is liable for damages to another. The law calls these civil claims torts. Statutes and case law define tort claims, and these definitions typically include a level of culpability. The two most common levels of culpability are negligence and recklessness. So when is someone’s conduct recklessness vs. negligence? These terms may...
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