Thousands 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 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 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...
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...
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