Being involved in a car accident is usually not on your to-do list. Unfortunately, they have a way of happening at the worst possible time. If you are in a hurry or just aggravated in general, you may want to avoid the hassle of reporting the accident to the...
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Are there too many distractions on the road?
A lot of the distractions drivers face are things they bring with them. Drivers can get distracted by their phone or by a child talking to them from the back seat. These distractions are contained within the vehicle, and drivers have different ways to deal with them....
The real dangers of drowsy driving
You have likely heard about the dangers of drinking and driving or even using your phone while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the same attention is not given to drowsy driving, which is just as dangerous (or more dangerous) than drinking and driving and distracted...
What’s wrong with dogs riding loose in a vehicle?
Nothing signals summer like the sight of a dog hanging its head out the passenger window of a passing vehicle, tongue lolling as it sniffs in the breeze. While it might bring a smile to people’s faces, it could end up bringing tears. Dogs can be dangerous when they...
How much will insurance pay after a New Mexico car crash?
Car crashes can destroy your finances. Just the cost of a rental vehicle for a few days can add up to hundreds of dollars. Most people deal with those expenses by filing an insurance claim. The driver at fault for the collision should provide you with information...
When brain injuries lead to personality changes
When someone suffers a significant brain injury, perhaps in a car accident or some other such event, there are clear physical dangers. These must be responded to as quickly as possible by a medical team. For example, bleeding on the brain can be fatal if it’s not...
Why fatal car crashes often lead to wrongful death lawsuits
The law in New Mexico requires that every driver carry insurance on their vehicle. Liability coverage protects people from the costs a crash can cause. Drivers have financial protection from liability and the right to make a claim for their losses when a crash damages...
There are 3 types of distracted driving
Distracted driving has become a big topic in recent years. People often assume that it refers to texting and driving, and they’re often correct. Texting in the car is a dangerous activity that people have engaged in since the development of the smartphone, and it has...
What are the chances that the driver who hit you is uninsured?
Car crashes can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage in the blink of an eye. Repairing a vehicle and paying for medical care can be very expensive. The average person would have to work for several months to pay those costs out of pocket. Some people are never...
How can you prove the driver who hit you was texting?
Making a police report after a car crash can quickly turn into a “he said, she said” situation. You told the police officers the truth about the wreck. You explain that the other driver had their phone in their hand and smashed right into you as though you were not...