Slip and fall accidents happen when you least expect them and can cause serious injuries. Their unpredictability is made all the more frustrating because most are preventable and usually caused by negligent property owners. If you were involved in a slip and fall accident, you are probably curious about how much your case might be worth. It’s crucial to...
Continue ReadingThere are few things scarier than being hit by a drunk driver. While countless “what if’s” run through your mind, it’s important to remember that New Mexico provides you the right to recover compensation from the driver who caused your injuries. You may be curious about the average settlement for a drunk driving accident. Although any offer of compensation...
Continue ReadingWorrying about the compensation you can expect after suffering a broken leg in an accident is normal. A broken leg is a serious injury. While the pain and rehabilitation are stressful, you may be even more concerned about how you’ll recover what you’ve lost. There are a few factors that will impact how much compensation you get for a...
Continue ReadingNo one expects to be in a car accident. However, when you least expect it, a horrible accident happens. It can be especially devastating when the accident was entirely avoidable. It’s important to remember that when another driver causes your accident, you might be entitled to recover compensation for your losses. Many people visit a chiropractor to treat their...
Continue ReadingCar accidents happen daily across the state, and some of these crashes can have deadly consequences. There are various types of car accidents, but all of them can potentially result in fatal injuries. If you or someone you love sustained injuries from another negligent driver’s actions, you have rights in New Mexico. To learn more about pursuing compensation after...
Continue ReadingNobody expects to be in a car accident in Las Cruces, NM or El Paso, TX. However, traffic crashes happen unexpectedly on both major highways and neighborhood streets. Some collisions result in immediately serious injuries and property damage. Others may result in simple fender benders with minimal injuries. Regardless of crash severity, it is important to know the correct...
Continue ReadingEven though you are injured, you may feel hesitant about taking action on a personal injury lawsuit. Indeed, not only is a personal injury lawsuit a big financial and emotional undertaking, but knowing how much your suit may yield is impossible. At the law offices of Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., one of the questions we hear most frequently...
Continue ReadingT-bone accidents are some of the most complicated when it comes to determining fault. If you suffered an injury after a t-bone car accident you should reach out to an attorney to work on getting you a settlement and keeping the at-fault party responsible. Both parties often share some portion of fault for the accident. The determination of fault...
Continue ReadingYour world is turned around after losing a loved one in an accident. Your life will be affected in more ways than you can imagine. When that person’s death was due to negligence, a specific area of law allows certain family members to recover compensation for their losses. Wrongful death cases cannot bring back your loved one, but a...
Continue ReadingBased on a 2021 study from the Insurance Information Institute, an estimated 21.8% of drivers in New Mexico are uninsured. In other words, if you get into a car accident in New Mexico, you have a one in five chance of encountering an uninsured driver. For this reason, New Mexico insurance companies usually add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage...
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