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What Does GVWR Mean?

If 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...

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What Is a CDL?

If you’re researching a career as a truck driver, you likely ran across the requirement to have a CDL, meaning a commercial driver’s license. If you’re unfamiliar with it, you might be searching for the answer to what’s a CDL license. Before legally driving a commercial vehicle, you must meet the requirements by applying for and passing the test...

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How Long Do Car Accident Settlements Take in New Mexico?

Perhaps you haven’t secured representation for your claim and wonder if it’s worth the hassle. You might wonder, How long does it take to get a settlement from a car accident? The insurance company says they’ll negotiate, but for how long? Does a car accident settlement take months? Years?  Settlement times vary depending on the facts of your case...

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Average Shoulder Injuries After Motor Vehicle Accidents in New Mexico

Shoulder damage from a motor vehicle accident could drastically affect your quality of life after it happens and even a long time later. These injuries can manifest in large medical bills, absences from work, and other losses. The good news is you might be able to recoup those unexpected and burdensome costs, and we can help. What Are Common...

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Average Car Accident Settlement for Rear-End Collision in New Mexico

If you or a loved one have suffered the horrible experience of being in a rear-end car accident, rest assured there is hope. Although no amount of money can truly compensate you for what you’ve been through, there may be compensation available from a car accident settlement to help ease your burden.  What Is the Average Payout for a...

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Walmart Slip and Fall Settlement Amounts in New Mexico

Slip and fall accidents happen every day, including at Walmart stores across the state. However, large companies like Walmart are not always forthcoming about lawsuits filed against them or settlements paid out to injured parties. Walmart slip and fall settlement amounts vary based on the individual circumstances of your case.  If you sustained injuries in a slip and fall...

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Average Wrongful Death Settlements in Texas

Losing a loved one in an unexpected accident is a tragedy. When your family member’s death is caused by another person’s negligent or intentional acts, your family likely wants justice. In Texas, certain surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible parties. Understandably, prospective clients want to know what the average wrongful death settlement in...

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Herniated Disc Settlements After a Car Accident New Mexico

Were you involved in a New Mexico car accident that resulted in a herniated disc? If so, you might have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries. By presenting a personal injury claim to the at-fault driver’s insurance, you can seek reimbursement for your injuries and other damages. Understandably, prospective clients want to know how much of a...

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El Paso Man Killed in Collision on I-10

According to the Texas Department of Safety, a 23-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after crashing into the rear of a flatbed trailer while driving westbound on I-10. Eric Gomez’s fatal crash in El Paso happened around 7 p.m. on October 11, 2022, near mile marker 116 in Hudspeth County near Fort Hancock. Details on Eric Gomez’s Car Accident in...

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3 People Killed in Head-On Collision in El Paso 

Three people died in a head-on collision in El Paso between a Ford F-150 and Nissan Sentra on October 10, 2022. The crash happened at the 1600 block of North Ascencion Street around midnight. The driver of the truck was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. All three occupants in the Nissan Sentra passed away from their injuries....

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