Tawney, 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...
Continue ReadingImagine driving down the highway in New Mexico when suddenly a semi-truck swerves into your lane and crashes into you. In the aftermath of the accident, you might wonder who’s to blame and how you’ll get the compensation you deserve. This is where a dash cam can be a game-changer. A dash cam is a small video camera mounted...
Continue ReadingWhen you think of the causes of car accidents, you probably think of driving under the influence and failing to follow speed limits. People often forget that vehicle malfunctions can also cause car accidents. A critical question develops when a defective vehicle or vehicle part causes an accident: who’s liable? New Mexico law provides a path for holding responsible...
Continue ReadingThe aftermath of a truck accident can devastate you and your loved ones. Serious injuries, property damage, and emotional distress are all too common following these collisions. Commercial trucks’ sheer size and weight can cause catastrophic injuries in collisions with passenger vehicles. Finding the right lawyer is a vital step in navigating the complexities of a truck accident claim....
Continue ReadingAlbuquerque police have released hours of lapel camera footage capturing Chief Harold Medina running a red light and crashing into another car while fleeing gunfire. The videos depict various responses to the incident: officers checking on the crash victim, Todd Perchert, a group collecting video evidence of the alleged shooter, and Chief Medina directing officers to witnesses. Perchert, recounting...
Continue ReadingThe Albuquerque Police Department has released partial body camera footage of a vehicle crash involving Police Chief Harold Medina, which occurred on the same day as a nearby shooting incident on February 17. Chief Medina provided his account of the crash shortly after it happened. The department has initiated an investigation into the incident. Todd Perchert, 55, who was...
Continue ReadingOn February 17, Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina was involved in a collision with Todd Perchert while driving an unmarked APD black truck. The incident occurred during a gunfire situation after Chief Medina had pulled over two men in a fight near Central Ave SE and Alvarado Dr NE. Perchert, driving a gold 1966 Ford Mustang, was struck...
Continue ReadingAlbuquerque’s police chief, Harold Medina, crashed into Todd Perchert’s classic Mustang while allegedly fleeing gunfire on East Central. Perchert suffered severe injuries including a broken collarbone, shoulder, eight ribs, and a collapsed lung, requiring a week in the hospital with painkillers and surgery. Medina claimed he was responding to gunfire near a homeless encampment. Perchert’s lawsuit seeks accountability, not...
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