Todd Perchert, 55, suffered severe injuries in a car crash involving Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina, who ran a red light while purportedly escaping gunfire. The collision left Perchert with broken bones, a collapsed lung, and extensive lacerations. Despite undergoing surgery and a lengthy hospital stay, Perchert continues to endure significant pain and faces a prolonged recovery. Medina and his wife emerged unscathed. Perchert and his wife, Danielle, are demanding accountability, criticizing Medina’s actions and Mayor Tim Keller’s praise of the chief. They have initiated a civil lawsuit against the city and police department, alleging Medina violated protocols. An internal inquiry is underway, but the family questions why the New Mexico State Police were not involved. Their attorney, James Tawney, is representing them in seeking justice for the incident.
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James Tawney is a dedicated advocate for injury victims throughout the Southwest. Born and raised in Arizona, he graduated summa cum laude from Northern Arizona University before earning his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. In 2016, James co-founded Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., where he continues to focus on protecting the rights of individuals and families harmed by negligence.
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