The holidays are coming, and it’s certainly a time for fun and family. People will get together for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. They will share food and drinks, and they’ll make memories that will last a lifetime. The problem with this, however, is that...
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Car Crashes
What options do those affected by drunk driving crashes have?
New Mexico law makes it a crime for a driver to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking too much alcohol. The type of driver's license and a person's age determines the criminal consequences. But what if that driver harmed a motorist? What rights do you have if...
What rights do you have after a crash with a delivery vehicle?
Delivery vehicles are everywhere. You may cross paths with your local United States Postal Service driver on your way to work every morning. You likely also see FedEx, UPS, Amazon Prime and other delivery fleets around town. Freelance delivery drivers are also...
Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement for my auto accident injuries?
You were injured in a car accident after getting t-boned by a drunk driver. You were rushed to the hospital via ambulance and immediately taken into emergency surgery. Internal bleeding, broken bones and a host of other injuries were found. Fortunately, you are now ok...
What traumatic brain injuries are and why they occur in crashes
If you ask people about the worst injuries that car crashes cause, often they will talk about spinal cord injuries and amputations. However, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are also common after motor vehicle collisions. When you understand these potentially serious...
What protects you as a passenger hurt in a New Mexico crash?
Car crashes injure tens of thousands of people every year and sometimes cost people their lives. The drivers responsible for causing collisions aren't the only ones who may suffer injuries in a wreck. The passengers in a vehicle can also end up seriously hurt. If you...
Dealing with the insurance company after a serious auto accident
Auto insurance companies spend a lot of money on advertising in New Mexico. We have all seen their commercials on TV and the internet and heard their radio ads. They usually promise the same things: affordable premiums, and a sympathetic adjuster who is always there...
New Mexico Personal Injury Plaintiff Awarded Damages After Defendant Defaults
A recent ruling following settlements arising from a fatal New Mexico car accident discusses the recovery that a plaintiff can be awarded against a defendant who defaults. The plaintiff in the case was the mother of a son who had been killed in a motor vehicle...
Tractor-Trailer Manufacturer Sued in New Mexico Following Fatal Accident on Route 66
In a recent ruling applying New Mexico personal injury law, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico denied the defendant tractor-trailer manufacturer summary judgment on most grounds and granted the tractor-trailer manufacturer summary judgment...
New Mexico Federal Trial Court Allows Plaintiffs to Proceed with Only Some Causes of Action Against Employer of Allegedly Negligent Driver
A recent ruling by the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico in a truck accident lawsuit allowed the plaintiffs to proceed with some but not all of their causes of action, after the defendants challenged the sufficiency of the plaintiffs'...