Whether taking a casual stroll, walking across the street, or on your daily commute, getting hit by a car is probably not something you are actively concerned about. Unfortunately, it does happen. The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 7,388 pedestrians died in traffic crashes occurring on public roads in 2021. Knowing what to do...
Continue ReadingDue to the size of an 18-wheeler compared with a typical passenger vehicle, truck accidents can be catastrophic. Semi-trailer trucks cause far more than their fair share of devastating highway accidents. It is in your interest to hire the best truck wreck lawyer that you can find. In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 10.4%...
Continue ReadingIntoxicated drivers are a threat on roadways across New Mexico. If a drunk driver causes an accident, the victim usually sues the driver. That said, victims can sometimes sue the establishment that gave alcohol to the drunk driver. The government recognizes these establishments as dram shops and has passed dram shop laws to hold them accountable in these scenarios....
Continue ReadingThey say everything is bigger in Texas, and this saying is especially true when it comes to driving on our roads. For example, the Katy Freeway in Houston is America’s widest highway, with 26 lanes. On top of this, you’ll often have to share these highways with oversize load trucks carrying large payloads like homes and heavy equipment. Driving...
Continue ReadingSanta Fe County, NM (Aug 21, 2023) — New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Santa Fe County involving three cars that left one person dead. The accident happened Sunday afternoon on US 285 north of Clines Corners at around 2:00 PM. According to police, a 2015 Lexus was traveling south on the interstate. For unknown...
Continue ReadingChaves County, NM (Aug 16, 2023) — New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash south of Roswell, NM involving a passenger vehicle and a Roswell Independent School District School Bus. The accident happened Tuesday morning on US 285 and Darby Road at around 7:30 AM. According to police, a 2015 Ford SUV was traveling north on the interstate....
Continue ReadingNo one ever plans on being injured in an accident, but accidents happen all too frequently. If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligent or intentional actions, you may be entitled to compensation. Hiring the right personal injury attorney can be the difference between meaningful recovery and unreasonable financial hardship. If you suddenly find yourself in need...
Continue ReadingDeming, NM (July 10, 2023) — One person is dead and two others are injured after a commercial truck caused a three-vehicle accident on Sunday, July 2. The crash happened around 10:00 PM on Highway 26 near mile marker 10, north of Deming.According to investigators, a 1993 water tanker truck was traveling east on Highway 26. At the same...
Continue ReadingAccidents involving commercial trucks often result in severe and potentially life-changing injuries. If you have been in a collision with a truck, you likely have a lot to process as you begin to understand the extent of your injuries and consider the path forward. Your health and wellness should be the number one priority. You may also have medical...
Continue ReadingWhiplash is one of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents, it is also one of the most overlooked when considering the long-term implications of the physical damage sustained. If you thought that whiplash was just a generic term for a little temporary neck pain, you are not alone. Sadly, a whiplash injury can be long-lasting and lead...
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