Car accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence. Common causes include violations of traffic laws, distracted driving, driving under the influence, and poor weather conditions. Rear-end collisions are a type of car accident that occurs when a vehicle and the rear of another vehicle crash. Injuries caused by a rear-end collision include broken bones, lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal...
Continue ReadingNavajo Dam, NM (June 21, 2023) — This past Sunday, the New Mexico State Police responded to a tragic single-vehicle crash on NM 511 and NM 539. The accident happened at around 6:00 PM and involved a 2003 Subaru driven by Rachel Kahwajy, a 31-year-old resident of Farmington, NM. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle was traveling on NM...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can lead to a whirlwind of legal proceedings, with all the unique experiences that those entail. One of the pivotal aspects you might encounter is a deposition. In a deposition, you’ll have to answer questions about your knowledge of specific facts under oath. The questioner is often an opposing attorney, so the experience can be stressful. This...
Continue ReadingGallup, NM (June 13, 2023) — On Saturday, the New Mexico State Police responded to an accident that occurred on Interstate 40 and Six Mile Canyon Road, east of Gallup, NM. The incident involved a single vehicle, a 2003 Chevy pickup truck, and occurred around 10:15 AM. According to the initial investigation, the Chevy truck was traveling eastbound on...
Continue ReadingFalling victim to another’s negligence is unfortunate, and waiting to receive the compensation that will restore what you’ve lost as a result can be hard. Sadly, personal injury claims sometimes take years to resolve, either through settlement negotiations or at a trial. Having a tough, experienced, no-nonsense attorney every step of the way through your personal injury lawsuit process...
Continue ReadingShiprock, NM (May 31, 2023) — New Mexico State Police are currently investigating a motorcycle crash that left one person dead on Monday afternoon. The accident happened at around 2:20 PM on US 491 in San Juan County. According to the report, a 2012 Toyota, driven by an unidentified 23-year-old male, was heading south on the highway near mile...
Continue ReadingWith over 54,000 registered motorcyclists on roadways in New Mexico, catastrophic motorcycle accidents aren’t as rare as we would like to think. When the unexpected happens, it’s essential to have a qualified motorcycle accident attorney there to protect your interests. If a negligent driver hits you, you have a right to recover compensation for your injuries and other losses....
Continue ReadingHondo, NM (May 25, 2023) — One person is dead and two others are injured after a pickup truck crashed with a commercial vehicle in Lincoln County. The accident occurred on Tuesday at around 10:50 PM on NM70 just east of Hondo. According to investigators, a 2008 Ford Truck, driven by 40-year-old Manuel Noriega of Riverside, was pulling out...
Continue ReadingLemitar, NM (May 23, 2023) — New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Socorro County involving two cars that left one person dead and two others injured. The accident happened Sunday morning on I-25 north of Lemitar at around 11:00 AM. According to police, a 2007 Jeep was traveling south on the interstate with a 2015...
Continue ReadingIf you were in a truck wreck in Albuquerque and suffered injury, you need a skilled attorney to help you get compensation. With numerous law firms out there, it can take time to identify the right one for you. However, knowing what to look for in an attorney can be the difference between winning or losing a lawsuit. Here...
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