Albuquerque, New Mexico — On the evening of Thursday, July 18, 2025, A multi-vehicle crash occurred just after 5 p.m. on westbound I-40 near the University exit (mile marker 160) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At least three vehicles were involved, and one overturned in the collision. Emergency responders from New Mexico State Police, Albuquerque Ambulance Services, and Albuquerque Fire...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico requires insurance companies to offer their clients uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance, also known as “UM/UIM” coverage. This insurance kicks in and will cover damages caused when someone else is at fault who, for whatever reason, doesn’t carry sufficient liability insurance. Based on a 2021 study from the Insurance Information Institute, an estimated 21.8% of drivers in New Mexico...
Continue ReadingWhen an Amazon delivery van or Flex driver crashes into your vehicle, the situation can feel chaotic and confusing. You’re injured, your car is damaged, and you may not know who’s responsible or what your next move should be. If you’re thinking, “An Amazon driver hit my car—what now?” you are not alone. Each year, Amazon delivery vehicles, including...
Continue ReadingLife doesn’t feel the same after an injury. Your body hurts, but it goes deeper than that. The things you used to do without thinking now feel out of reach. Morning workouts. Weekend hikes. Playing with your kids. Even laughing with friends over dinner. When someone else’s actions take that away, you’re left with not only physical pain. You’re...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured in a serious accident, recovering your medical bills and lost wages is only part of the equation. In rare but significant cases, Texas law allows injured individuals to seek punitive damages when the harm was caused by especially reckless or malicious behavior. These damages aren’t meant to compensate you for a specific financial loss. Instead,...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re injured in an accident, the financial fallout can be immediate and overwhelming. Emergency room bills, missed paychecks, and long-term care costs can disrupt your entire life. These are known as economic damages, and they play a central role in most personal injury claims. Understanding economic damages in Texas is essential to making sure you’re not left paying...
Continue ReadingLosing someone you love because of another person’s negligence goes far beyond heartbreak. It leaves you overwhelmed by grief, stress, and the painful question, What now? If your family member died in an accident in Texas or New Mexico, the law gives you a way to seek justice. But not every claim is the same. You’ve likely heard the...
Continue ReadingDoña Ana, New Mexico – A tragic accident involving a Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office vehicle occurred on Tuesday, July 8, on Interstate 10 near Mesquite, New Mexico. The crash, which took place in the eastbound lanes, involved two vehicles—one of which was a sheriff’s unit. The incident is currently under investigation by New Mexico State Police. According to...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, TX – A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down I-10 West in Central El Paso on Monday, July 7. The accident occurred near Copia Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., prompting a swift response from the Police Department. According to officials, five individuals were injured, including four police officers. Three officers sustained minor injuries, while one officer suffered serious...
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas – Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. is proud to announce that partner and nationally recognized trial attorney Daisy Chaparro has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a prestigious honor extended to less than one-half of one percent of U.S. lawyers. Chaparro is the only El Paso attorney and one of only...
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