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What to Do After a Hit‑and‑Run Leaves You Hurt A hit-and-run crash is one of the most frustrating and frightening types of car accidents. In a serious hit-and-run accident, you could be left with painful injuries, vehicle damage, and plenty of unanswered questions. You may wonder if you can still get compensated for your losses…

Even low-speed crosswalk collisions can cause life-changing injuries If you’re 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, people continue to get hit. While you might expect most of these tragedies to happen where…

How a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help You Pursue Justice for a Loved One’s Death Motorcycle crashes don’t offer second chances. With no protective barrier between the rider and the road, a collision often ends in tragedy. In New Mexico, motorcycles account for a small percentage of vehicles on the road, but a significantly larger…

Distracted Driving Awareness Month Takes Place in April Crashes involving distracted drivers often happen without warning. No screech of tires. No evasive maneuver. Just a sudden, violent impact. When someone behind the wheel is looking at a phone instead of the road, they rarely hit the brakes in time, if at all. The result is…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change someone’s life in the blink of an eye. Since March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, it’s a great time to recognize the challenges of dealing with a TBI. Whether from a car accident, a fall, or a sports collision, these injuries often leave victims with memory problems, difficulty…

A semi-truck accident on Interstate 40 in New Mexico in early February has reignited concerns about the dangers of commercial truck crashes on this heavily traveled highway. While details about injuries or fatalities have not been confirmed, the incident underscores persistent safety challenges along I-40 — an essential trucking corridor that has seen a troubling…

In 2023, nearly 41,000 people in the U.S. lost their lives in traffic crashes. That’s not just a statistic; it’s a tragic loss for families, friends, and communities. While the number of deaths marks a small improvement from the previous year, it’s clear that the dangerous habits we see on our roads remain a significant…

Hearing loss is not a common injury that comes to mind after a car accident, but its impact can be life-altering. Whether caused by trauma to the head, loud noises, or other accident-related injuries, hearing loss can affect physical health, emotional well-being, and the ability to work or enjoy daily activities. Understanding what qualifies as…

When you trust a medical professional to diagnose your symptoms, you expect timely, accurate care. Unfortunately, delayed diagnoses can turn manageable health issues into life-threatening conditions. If you believe a delay in your diagnosis resulted from negligence, it’s important to take the right steps to protect your legal rights. Here’s what you need to know…

After a spike in pedestrian accident fatalities in New Mexico, a University of New Mexico student is urging Albuquerque officials to take action. Jackie Davis, a UNM student, is calling for a crosswalk on a heavily trafficked street near the campus where many students cross daily. “I think this is a more complicated intersection than…