El Paso, TX –A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a vehicle on the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in East El Paso. According to the El Paso Fire Department, the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. along the 8300 block of Gateway East near Lee Trevino. Emergency responders transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital with non-life-threatening...
Continue ReadingLAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A wrong-way driver caused a crash on Interstate 10 early Sunday morning, May 4, 2025, injuring one person and closing part of the highway for several hours. According to New Mexico State Police, a 20-year-old driver, Isaiah Lopez, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when he collided head-on with another vehicle near mile...
Continue ReadingAn accident can change your life in ways you never expected. When a serious injury limits your ability to work, or prevents you from working at all, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of earning capacity. Unlike lost wages, which reflect income you already missed, this type of damage focuses on your future and your diminished ability...
Continue ReadingIf you have been injured in Texas due to someone else’s negligence, you are likely wondering whether there is an average personal injury settlement in Texas. It is natural to seek a benchmark to understand what to expect. However, no single number or formula applies to every case. Settlement amounts can vary significantly depending on several important factors. At...
Continue ReadingIf you were hurt in a crash in Texas, you may wonder, How much is my case worth? or What is the typical car accident settlement amount in Texas? These are fair questions, but they are not easy to answer. No universal settlement calculator can tell you exactly what your case is worth. That is because every accident and...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, TX – Two vehicles collided early Saturday morning, April 26, 2025, in East El Paso, resulting in serious injuries, according to the El Paso Police Department. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Gateway West Boulevard and Don Haskins Drive. Authorities have not confirmed the total number of individuals injured. However, the El Paso...
Continue ReadingA serious crash can leave you facing medical bills, lost wages, and long-term challenges. When those costs are higher than what the at-fault driver’s insurance policy will cover, many ask, What happens when a car accident claim exceeds insurance limits? At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we help injury victims throughout Texas and New Mexico recover the compensation they...
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — Accomplished personal injury attorney James D. Tawney, partner at Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro Injury Law (TAC Injury Law), has been named a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), one of the most distinguished honors a trial attorney can receive. This invitation-only national association recognizes exceptional trial lawyers who have demonstrated the highest standards...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, TX – Two individuals were hurt in a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2025, in the Upper Valley area of El Paso. The incident occurred around 12:33 p.m. near 4800 Love Road, close to White Spur Park, according to the El Paso Fire Department. Preliminary reports from the El Paso Police Department suggest that the...
Continue ReadingThe oil and gas industry has one of the highest oilfield injury rates in the country and our oil field lawyers want to discuss the most common on-the-job oil field injuries. The oil and gas industry in Texas and New Mexico has been a gift to the economy. It helps many residents earn money and secure a future for themselves...
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