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New Mexico Riders Face Dangers That Are Almost Always Caused by Someone Else’s Choices May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and it’s worth being direct about where the danger actually comes from. Motorcycle crashes are frequently described as accidents, as though they happen randomly and unpredictably. The data tells a different story. The behaviors that…

A truck accident doesn’t just interrupt your day. It can change the direction of your life in an instant. One moment you’re driving through Albuquerque or along a New Mexico highway, and the next, you’re dealing with injuries, medical care, and the question that keeps coming back: what actually happened? On major trucking routes like…

Brain injuries are often invisible. After a car accident, slip and fall, or other serious incident, it can be easy to focus on the obvious injuries you can see. But traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect far more than the body — they can change the way someone thinks, feels, and even behaves. March is…

Every New Mexican who’s ever tried to turn left knows the risk. You nudge up to the line, squint down the road, and hope the gap in traffic is wide enough before you cut across. Sometimes that move turns into a car accident, and suddenly the question becomes less about timing and more about blame.…

Adrenaline and delayed symptoms are common after a crash After a car accident in New Mexico, it’s common to feel shaken but assume you’re “okay.” Adrenaline can mask symptoms of a serious injury, and some injuries, such as whiplash, might not be immediately apparent after a crash. That’s why our law firm always recommends seeking…

Albuquerque has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the country Albuquerque officials are taking urgent steps to protect cyclists and pedestrians, as the city currently faces one of the highest pedestrian accident rates in the nation. A new ordinance was created partly in response to a fatal bicycle accident earlier this year in…

New Mexico leads the nation in distracted driving deaths Distracted drivers are 240 percent more likely than other drivers to cause a car accident, according to a recent traffic safety study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), which also offered suggestions for preventing such crashes in the future. “This is an action plan to prevent crashes…

After years of deadly crashes, East Central Avenue is finally getting safer In Albuquerque, one of the city’s most dangerous roads is finally getting the attention it deserves. Following years of serious and fatal pedestrian crashes along East Central Avenue, city officials have launched a new project designed to make the corridor safer for everyone…

Santa Fe, NM bicycle accident lawyer explains what cyclists need to know Protected bicycle lanes encourage more people to commute by bicycle and reduce the number of bicycle accidents, according to a recent nationwide study on the cycling habits of people in several large cities. “The researchers said that although a greater number of bike commuters ‘is not…

Even low-speed collisions can cause life-changing injuries If you are walking in New Mexico, especially in cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Las Cruces, the odds are stacked against you. Despite marked crosswalks, flashing signals, and pedestrian right-of-way laws, pedestrians continue to get hit. Many serious accidents happen right in crosswalks designed to provide safety.…