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Pedestrian Dies in Albuquerque Hit-and-Run Crash
When people are using the crosswalk or simply walking on the side of the road, they don’t expect to get hurt. But pedestrian accidents caused by negligent drivers happen every year throughout New Mexico. Because pedestrians have no protection in a crash, they are often left with severe injuries. Many times, those injuries are fatal.…
Read More »Nearly 40% of the Fatal Crashes in New Mexico Are Caused by Speeding
A car accident lawyer serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe explains New Mexico’s need for speed is a deadly problem. The state was recently named among those reporting the most speed-related fatal car accidents per year. During the 9 years studied, there were nearly 2,000 deaths where speeding was an issue. In fact, speed plays a…
Read More »I-25 in New Mexico Ranked the Worst Road for Driving in Clear Conditions
A car accident lawyer in New Mexico explains why Rain, fog, snow, and other types of weather events can create conditions that are dangerous for motorists who drive on certain roadways. That’s one reason why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) database keeps track of car accidents that happen on…
Read More »Crashes Involving Drunk Drivers Are on the Rise in New Mexico
An Albuquerque car accident lawyer reveals what you should know A recent sobriety checkpoint in Albuquerque caught 10 allegedly drunk drivers in one night. The driving while intoxicated (DWI) suspects were discovered among 375 vehicles that were stopped by Albuquerque Police at Eubank and Constitution. Police set up the checkpoint on a late August weekend…
Read More »Young drivers who use cellphones engage in other risky behaviors
New Mexico car accident lawyer explains dangers and how to stay safe A recent study found that young drivers who operate a cellphone while driving (whether it’s talking on the phone or texting while driving) engage in other risky behaviors behind the wheel and are more likely to be involved in a car accident. Researchers…
Read More »Amid increasing traffic accident deaths, Albuquerque launches safe-roads initiative
After two years of development, the City of Albuquerque has released its plan to eliminate roadway deaths by 2040. The plan is called “Vision Zero ABQ 2040.” The goal is to make the city’s streets safe for everyone regardless of their age or ability, whether they’re walking, bicycling, or driving. By 2040, Albuquerque wants to…
Read More »Drivers who mix marijuana, alcohol are among the most dangerous on the road
New Mexico has a serious and deadly problem with intoxicated drivers. Our state has one of the highest fatality rates in the nation when it comes to car accidents that involve an intoxicated driver. Now that recreational marijuana has been legalized for adults, there is concern that cannabis is going to make the problem worse.…
Read More »Determining fault in an intersection crash
Intersections in New Mexico are often prone to serious crashes. Motorists, truck drivers and others on the road all use intersections when traveling in different directions. While most intersections are regulated by stop signs and traffic lights, some drivers get confused about who has the right of way. Others get impatient or fail to pay…
Read More »Who pays for my damages after a car accident in New Mexico?
You’re hurt in a car accident. What happens next? Here’s what you need to know about compensation for car accidents in New Mexico. New Mexico is a “fault” state for car accidents In general, that means the person who caused your accident is responsible for paying your damages (financial compensation) for losses you sustained due…
Read More »How can a lawyer help me if I was injured in a crash with an impaired truck driver?
Operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) or large truck requires a lot of skill, experience, attention and good judgment. Large trucks are much more complex to operate than cars. They also weigh up to 80,000 lbs. when fully loaded, in comparison to a car that weighs around 4,000 lbs. About 5,000 people lose their lives…
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