Bernalillo County, NM (April 11, 2023) — The New Mexico State Police are currently investigating a crash in Bernalillo County that left one person dead and one injured on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred at around 12:10 PM on I-40 near mile marker 153, just outside Albuquerque. According to authorities, a 2021 Freightliner CMV was driving eastbound on I-40...
Continue ReadingIt’s never easy to lose a loved one. However, learning that the loss could have been prevented makes it all the more painful. When someone dies due to the negligent or wrongful acts of another, the surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim. While they heal from their devastating loss, a wrongful death lawyer helps family members...
Continue ReadingEvery day, dangerous or defective products enter the stream of commerce. When these hazardous products land in the hands of consumers, the consequences can be devastating and serious injuries can occur. If a dangerous or defective product injures you, you will want a skilled and experienced product defect lawyer. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we have seasoned product...
Continue ReadingCarrizozo, NM (April 5, 2023) — The New Mexico State Police are investigating an accident that occurred Monday morning on U.S. Highway 54 leaving one person dead. The crash happened at around 9:00 AM at milepost 130, just north of Carrizozo. According to the NMSP, 25-year-old Jay Drake Murrey of Nottingham, New Hampshire, was traveling south on the highway...
Continue ReadingCurry County, NM (April 4, 2023) — According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, a worker struck by a vehicle last Thursday in Curry County tragically lost their life. The accident occurred at around 11:00 AM on State Road 209 around mile marker six, which is just north of Clovis. The victim, 58-year-old Gerald R. Woodard, was providing...
Continue ReadingOil field accidents pose a serious threat to the oil and gas industry workers. When an oil field worker is injured, the aftermath can devastate the worker and their family. Unfortunately, oil field accidents are relatively common in the United States, especially in southwestern states like New Mexico. Oil field operations can be physically and mentally demanding. Plus, the...
Continue ReadingAccidents can cause significant physical, emotional, and financial damage. Unsurprisingly, an accident can lead to some of the worst times in a person’s life. Injured parties deserve compensation for these damages. They typically would like a trusted accident lawyer to help them through the process. If you were in an accident, it might be helpful to know that some...
Continue ReadingAlbuquerque, NM (March 23, 2023) — All westbound lanes of I-40 were blocked for a few hours on Wednesday afternoon after three different collisions along the interstate. According to New Mexico State Police, the crashes happened around mile marker 203 just west of Clines Corners. One car crash east of Albuquerque involved a commercial vehicle, while another involved three...
Continue ReadingAlbuquerque, NM (March 14, 2023) — One person was killed late Friday night after being struck in a hit-and-run accident. The crash happened in Albuquerque’s International District on Zuni Road SE, around one block south of Route 66. According to Albuquerque Police Department spokesman Gilbert Gallegos, an unidentified pedestrian was walking in the middle of the road when a...
Continue ReadingAlbuquerque, NM (March 7, 2023) — A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy and another driver were injured on Saturday night following an accident where the deputy was rushing to an unrelated standoff. The crash happened at the intersection of San Mateo Boulevard and Montgomery Boulevard. According to officials, the officer was responding to a SWAT standoff involving a suspect...
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