Las Cruces, NM- A tragic rollover crash in Las Cruces on Thursday, February 13, 2025, claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. The incident occurred just before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Hermosa Street. Authorities report that a car traveling west on Griggs struck an SUV heading south...
Continue ReadingWhen someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, they may seek compensation for more than just medical bills and lost wages. Pain and suffering compensation accounts for the physical pain and emotional distress a victim experiences after an accident. However, since these damages do not have a direct financial cost, many people wonder: How is pain and suffering...
Continue ReadingAs Rio Rancho continues to grow, the increase in traffic has led to more accidents. Navigating the aftermath of a crash can be overwhelming, but understanding your options is crucial to getting the help and compensation you deserve. You should call the police to report an accident if anyone is injured or property is damaged in the crash, and...
Continue ReadingIt’s never easy to lose a loved one. However, learning that the loss could have been prevented makes it all the more painful. When someone dies due to the negligent or wrongful acts of another, the surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim. While they heal from their devastating loss, an experienced New Mexico wrongful death lawyer...
Continue ReadingAn Albuquerque traffic accident report is very useful in car accident cases because they contain vital information that an insurance adjuster will want to see. Crash reports can help establish who is at fault for the collision, and fault matters enormously in car accident cases. However, many people do not know how to find an Albuquerque traffic accident report...
Continue ReadingLas Cruces, NM – A tragic chain-reaction crash on Interstate 10 in Las Cruces, NM, claimed the life of a 35-year-old El Paso resident on Friday, January 31, 2025. According to New Mexico State Police, the accident occurred around 4 p.m. near mile marker 140, close to the Mesilla turnoff. Authorities reported that a semi-truck entered a construction zone...
Continue ReadingCivil lawsuits typically involve demonstrating that one party is liable for damages to another. The law calls these civil claims torts. Statutes and case law define tort claims, and these definitions typically include a level of culpability. The two most common levels of culpability are negligence and recklessness. So when is someone’s conduct recklessness vs. negligence? These terms may...
Continue ReadingAt Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we never back down from a fight when it comes to securing justice for our clients. We are proud to announce a $4.715 million verdict for our client, Anita Warren, who suffered life-changing spinal injuries in a serious crash with a United Petroleum Transports semi-truck in El Paso, Texas. A Life-Changing Accident and...
Continue Reading[El Paso, TX] – A four-vehicle crash on Saturday, January 18, 2025, caused significant disruption on Interstate 10 West near the Downtown exit in El Paso, TX. The incident, which occurred just before 2 a.m., left three people injured, including one with serious injuries, according to police. The westbound lanes of I-10 at the Downtown exit remained closed for...
Continue ReadingHip injuries are some of the most painful and severe injuries you can sustain in an accident. They impede mobility, and even simple actions like sleeping can become impossible. Hip fractures typically require surgical intervention, followed by a significant recovery period. You might be wondering, “how much compensation will I get for a hip replacement?” If someone’s negligence caused...
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