Sharing the road with trucks and large commercial vehicles can feel intimidating. It’s easy to feel dwarfed by their sheer size, especially on freeways where you’re surrounded by them while traveling at high speeds. As a resident of New Mexico, you’ll know how the...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who is at fault in a New Mexico rear-end crash?
Most car wrecks are completely preventable. In fact, studies show that well over 90 percent of car accidents are at least in part attributable to human error. When a road user’s reckless or unlawful intentions lead to an accident, they are deemed to be at fault. ...
A dangerous trend in fatal car accidents
There’s been an interesting trend in fatal car accidents lately. To start with, historical context is important. There was an initial rise in fatal accidents as cars became more popular, but it began to drop in the 1970s. That’s when many safety standards were...
How much can you recover from your New Mexico car accident claim?
The injuries you suffer from a car crash can profoundly impact your life. You may be out of work for months or years. In some cases, it could mean the end of your career. Beyond that, your relationships with close friends and families may never be the same. These are...
Delivery drivers should operate safely, but they’re also under pressure
Delivery trucks are supposed to be driven by safety-conscious drivers who prioritize not just getting the job done, but avoiding all accidents along the way. These are experienced, professional drivers who fully understand that a simple mistake could leave someone...
What presents the greatest danger to a motorcyclist?
Motorcycle accidents can happen anywhere. When they do, there is more risk of severe injury or death due to the design of a motorcycle. Bikes are inherently less crashworthy than cars because nothing protects the rider from impact. Still, those who love to ride are...
The severe risk of delayed head injury symptoms
Those who are involved in serious car accidents may suffer head injuries or traumatic brain injuries. In some cases, the symptoms are obvious right away – a person may lose consciousness, appear confused or not have any memory of the event. But there are also other...
Living with a brain injury after a serious car accident
After you’re involved in a serious auto accident, you may have a serious brain injury. A brain injury can come in many forms. Some are bad enough to force you to relearn to speak, walk or interact with others. Other types are milder in terms of obvious physical...
Why is it dangerous to drive home after a car crash?
You might want to get on with your day as soon as possible if you are in a vehicle collision, A quick check of yourself and your vehicle may suggest that you are fine to drive on. There are several reasons why this is inadvisable: You are not a mechanic It can be hard...
Injuries to the face: Devastating injuries from auto collisions
Any time someone is in an auto accident, there is a risk that they could suffer from injuries to their face. There is an airbag that could hit them in the face, or there could be debris around that might cause lacerations or impaling wounds. Between the risk of cuts,...