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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…

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…

The brakes are one of the most vital parts of a car or truck. Brakes are designed to slow or stop a moving car or truck by inhibiting forward motion. It’s critical that all mechanical parts within a braking system work correctly to prevent a serious crash from occurring. Crashes caused by brake failure tend…

A lot of attention from safety advocates is placed on distracted driving and drunk driving, both of which are leading causes of fatal crashes. Drowsy driving doesn’t seem to get the same level of attention. Yet, there are many drivers who have driven while tired at some point in their lives. So, the problem is…

Nearly one third of all car accidents are rear-end accidents, according to the Insurance Information Institute. And when these accidents happen, they often result in serious injuries. Which injuries are the most common in rear-end accidents? How much are rear-end injury accident claims worth? New Mexico rear-end accident attorney Andras Szantho of the Andras Szantho…

New Mexico car accident lawyer explains what you need to know to stay safe Drowsy driving might not seem like a serious crime – until a tired driver crashes into you. Suddenly, you or a loved one could sustain a serious injury due to another driver falling asleep at the wheel. So are there more…

It’s important to approach the aftermath of a car accident with caution. You may have far more legal options available to you than you realize. Not being aware of your rights, however, can make it difficult to pursue a successful claim. In order to know which course of action to take, you must be aware…

In many cases, the aftermath of a car accident can be more frustrating than the crash itself. You may be well aware that someone else’s negligence caused your crash. The driver who hit you may have been speeding, driving distracted, or driving recklessly. The most frustrating part of pursuing a car accident claim is knowing…

Drivers have a duty to stay attentive, obey traffic laws, and drive sober in order to prevent crashes. One duty drivers have that’s not often discussed is properly securing cargo. When objects fall onto the road from cars and trucks, they often endanger other drivers. This can also lead to chain reaction crashes when drivers…

How bad is distracted driving in New Mexico? If you have noticed an influx of drivers doing everything except focusing on the road, you may not be alone. Distracted driving is a growing epidemic in New Mexico and the rest of the United States that results in thousands of injuries and deaths each year. If…