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...
Crash reconstruction helps win cases
Automobile crashes are often traumatic, especially when those involved are severely injured or killed. Amid this tragedy, different and sometimes contrasting explanations emerge. It may be unintentional due to the trauma surrounding the incident, or it could be an...
What is tailgating and is it dangerous?
For work reasons or social matters, people utilize New Mexico roads without incident each day. While this is the case for most people, some are not so lucky. While driving can be efficient and even enjoyable, there is always risk associated with it. Part of that risk...
An overlooked but serious concussion-related injury
A concussion can happen many different ways: during contact sports, in a car crash or when you slip and fall on a sidewalk or in a store or other building. What many people do not know is that when you hit your head, especially the back of your head, your vision may...
How can I preserve my rights after a motorcycle crash?
Motorcycle crashes happen for a variety of reasons. In many cases, due to their relatively small size other drivers simply do not see motorcycles or misjudge their speed. The Insurance Information Institute reports these are some of the most common cause of motorcycle...
Do you know the long-term effects of whiplash?
Whiplash is a common injury after motor vehicle collisions, and it does not receive the respect that it deserves from the general public. Despite the condition affecting people's strength and causing pain, people often dismiss it as negligible. Most people with...
Have Fatal Crashes Increased The Past Year?
As people and businesses adapted to the past year's events and closures, a troubling statistic has emerged. Despite the decrease in commuter traffic and more employees working from home than ever, 2020 saw an increase in traffic fatality rates. To try to understand...
Albuquerque takes on speeding drivers with neighborhood program
Speeders on Albuquerque's streets do more than make noise and bother nearby residents. They put pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists in danger of serious injury and death in auto accidents. For years, residents have tried to get the city to do something about...
The worst road for heavy truck crashes runs through Albuquerque
Heavy trucks are simply a way of life. It’s almost impossible to drive anywhere, particularly around Albuquerque, and not see a large truck barreling down the road. Tragically, crashes involving these vehicles have also become an all-too-common reality. The size of...