Suffering the loss of a family member, partner, close friend, or other loved one can be a painful and trying experience. Especially when the death is the result of a preventable accident that would not have occurred but for another’s negligence. When someone dies because of another person’s wrongful actions, Texas law allows their surviving family members to file...
Continue ReadingDrunk driving is extremely risky behavior. To be sure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in three car accident-related deaths that occur in the United States involves a drunk driver, and that over a 10-year period in New Mexico, more than 1,250 people lost their lives in drunk driver-involved crashes. Even if you’re...
Continue ReadingCelebrate With Us To celebrate the holidays and our Las Cruces community, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. will be giving away turkeys to local families who are celebrating Thanksgiving! The event starts at 10am and goes until noon on Saturday, November 17 at our Las Cruces office: 1485 N. Main St., Suite B. Las Cruces, NM 88001 There is...
Continue ReadingIf you sustain injuries from an accident, the question inevitably arises: do I need to hire a personal injury attorney? In accidents with minor or no injuries and minimal property damage, you may be able to handle the claim on your own. However, if: it is critical that you hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Read...
Continue ReadingThe aftermath of a car accident is a stressful and confusing time. One of the most commonly asked questions after an accident is should I file a car accident lawsuit? If the car accident was minor, with no injuries and little to no property damage, you may be able to settle the case on your own with the insurance...
Continue ReadingFiling a personal injury claim is typically the best–and often the only–way to recover compensation after you have been wrongly harmed by another’s negligence. And while many personal injury cases are straightforward, this doesn’t mean that getting a fair settlement is easy. In fact, even if your case appears to be cut and dry, there are a number of...
Continue ReadingIf you have suffered an injury due to another’s negligence, you may have heard about the benefits of a free meeting with a personal injury lawyer near you. During a free consultation, you can discuss your case with the attorney, receive legal advice regarding what steps to take next, and get an honest opinion regarding whether or not you...
Continue ReadingWrongful death lawsuits exist to compensate surviving family members when someone else causes a loved one’s death. Had your loved one lived, they could have brought a personal injury lawsuit themselves and held the defendant accountable for injuring them through negligent or reckless conduct. Simply because the victim has died, the defendant is not let off the hook. Instead,...
Continue ReadingIn New Mexico, personal injury victims must file their lawsuit seeking compensation for their injuries within three years of the date the personal injury accident occurs. In Texas, the relevant statute of limitations is two years from the date of the personal injury accident.
Continue ReadingNot having health insurance is taking a gamble, and if involved in an accident, such as a car crash, you may be wondering whether you should see a doctor. In some cases, you may have no choice; your injuries may be so severe that not seeking medical care simply isn’t an option. If injuries are minor, however, and you...
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