When a negligent party injures you, you could have the legal right to pursue a personal injury claim. However, what happens if the responsible party passes away before you can file a claim? Can you sue a deceased person? Claims involving a deceased defendant can be rather complicated. If you have questions on pursuing a claim when the defendant...
Continue ReadingWorking in the Texas oil fields can be rewarding, but also comes with significant risks. If you’ve been involved in an oil field accident, it’s crucial to know what steps to take to protect your health, rights, and future. This guide aims to provide a detailed roadmap for navigating the aftermath of such an incident with a compassionate and...
Continue ReadingThousands of commercial vehicles travel throughout New Mexico each day. Unfortunately, even careful commercial drivers get into collisions. Truck accidents can happen on the highway, side streets, or parking lots, leaving many innocent victims with severe injuries or even death but what happens when a truck driver has an accident? As the injured motorist, it is not your responsibility...
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 ReadingBeing the victim of an incident, like a car crash, can be traumatic and devastating. Your life may seem like it is in ruins. Bills will start to pile up, and your household income will decrease if you have to take time off work to heal from your injuries. But did you know you may be entitled to compensation?...
Continue ReadingIf you or your family were the victims of a personal injury accident, we understand what you’re going through. This often traumatic and frustrating experience can throw your life into chaos. You are likely facing decreased income since the accident because you had to take time off work to recover from your injuries. Meanwhile, medical, utility, and credit card...
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 ReadingTawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. Secures Landmark Victory in a Phoenix Truck Accident Lawsuit Imagine you’re a professional truck driver navigating the open road. Suddenly, another driver recklessly changes lanes, causing a collision. You sustain injuries, including a concussion, that impact your ability to work and live your life. This was the reality for Joseph “Andy” Lucero. But Andy...
Continue ReadingWhat is a reefer trailer? A reefer trailer, in the context of trucking, is a specialized refrigerated trailer designed to transport perishable and temperature-sensitive goods. These trailers are typically attached to semi-trucks for transportation. The term ‘reefer’ originates from the ice cream industry and was first introduced around 1925. Reefer trailers are not limited to cooling; they can also...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in any car accident can be frightening and stressful. However, accidents involving commercial vehicles, like trucks, buses, and delivery vans, can be even more complex. Due to the dimensions and weight of these vehicles, injuries sustained in a commercial vehicle accident are often more severe. Determining who is liable can also be trickier, as multiple parties may...
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