You may have heard that some states are “no fault” when it comes to car insurance. But is Texas a no-fault state? Texas is an at-fault state, meaning that the driver responsible for causing the crash is financially liable for damages. Unlike no-fault states, where each party typically seeks compensation from their own insurance first, Texas permits injured victims...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured in an accident in Texas, you may wonder how fault impacts your ability to recover compensation. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning the amount you can recover depends on your level of fault for the accident. If you were partially responsible, your compensation may be reduced, and if you were mostly at fault,...
Continue ReadingLAS CRUCES, NM – In the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Young Park on March 21, 2025, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., a leading personal injury law firm, has donated $25,000 to the Together Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund held within the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM), an emergency relief fund that has been activated...
Continue ReadingBeing rear-ended by a truck can leave you with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your financial future. If you’re wondering how much compensation you may receive, there is no universal amount for rear-ended by a commercial truck settlement for every case. Settlements vary widely depending on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, liability, and available insurance...
Continue ReadingEl Paso TX – A tragic two-vehicle collision in Northeast El Paso claimed one life as a dust storm swept through the region. The accident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Gateway South Boulevard and Sean Haggerty Drive. Authorities have not confirmed whether the severe weather conditions played a role in the crash. The El...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico – A serious two-vehicle crash in Sunland Park, New Mexico, on Monday night, March 17, 2025, left one person with severe injuries. According to the Sunland Park Fire Department, the accident occurred at the intersection of McNutt Road and Poplar Drive. Emergency responders from Sunland Park Fire and Doña Ana County Fire Rescue arrived on the scene,...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one due to negligence leaves families searching for answers and financial stability. Legal action may be necessary to secure compensation, but understanding the difference between wrongful death and survival action is essential. Each claim serves a distinct purpose—one benefiting the surviving family and the other compensating the deceased’s estate. A wrongful death claim allows family members...
Continue ReadingWhen a serious injury disrupts a marriage, the emotional and physical impact extends beyond the injured party. Loss of consortium damages compensate spouses for the loss of companionship, affection, and support after an accident. Unlike medical expenses or lost wages, these damages address the personal side of an injury’s impact. If your spouse has suffered a life-changing injury, you...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, TX – A tragic two-car collision in South El Paso claimed the life of 58-year-old Javier Camacho Armendariz late Friday night, March 7, 2025. The accident occurred at 11:52 p.m. at the intersection of Delta Drive and South San Marcial Street, near the Chamizal National Memorial. According to police, Alfredo De Santiago, 26, was driving a 2022...
Continue ReadingNew Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico police are investigating a tragic crash that resulted in two fatalities near 98th St. and Rio Clara Ave. on Monday night, March 10, 2025. Authorities responded to the scene around 8:40 p.m. after reports of a collision involving a Honda Odyssey and a motorcycle. According to police, the Honda was at a stop...
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