Car 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 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...
Continue ReadingWe are often asked, “What is the average settlement for a traumatic brain injury?” We wanted to answer that question in this article. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be devastating for both the injured person and their loved ones. If you or someone you love has experienced a TBI due to the negligent actions of another party, it...
Continue ReadingIn early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed how we live and work in ways we didn’t imagine possible. As more people opted to stay home, attorneys found innovative ways to reach new and existing clients. The pandemic also taught us that we can get by just fine without so many in-person meetings. By offering a free online lawyer consultation,...
Continue ReadingIf you suffered injuries in an accident, you might think that hiring the most popular personal injury lawyer is the best route. However, it may not always be the lawyer’s popularity but the existence of specific qualities in an attorney that help you get the best legal representation when you need it most. Experience Research a potential attorney to...
Continue ReadingAn accident with a large commercial truck often results in severe injuries or death. The size of semi-trucks and high speeds can combine to create very hazardous situations. After the trauma of such a crash, it can be overwhelming to try to understand the requirements for filing a lawsuit, negotiating with insurance companies, and gathering vital evidence. But these...
Continue ReadingAbilene, TX, — A two-vehicle crash that took place late Monday afternoon on Interstate 20, has left two dead and one seriously injured. This accident marks the second fatal crash to happen in Abilene in the past 24 hours. According to Abilene Police, a semi-tractor-trailer that was traveling westbound crossed the center median and collided with a pickup truck...
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