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Understanding Statutes of Limitations in New Mexico

If you were injured in an accident and are contemplating a lawsuit against the at-fault party, you may be in a race against the clock. Read on to learn what statutes of limitations are and how they relate to your personal injury case in New Mexico. Individuals who have suffered injuries in an accident caused

By |2019-01-18T07:25:20-07:00January 18th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Understanding Statutes of Limitations in New Mexico

Slip and Fall Accidents: How to Avoid Premises Liability This Winter

Injuries from slip and fall accidents are one of the most common reasons for personal injury lawsuits based on premises liability. Our latest article shows how you can avoid liability by ensuring the safety of visitors to your property. An unexpected blast of winter weather in places that don’t regularly experience snow, sleet, or ice

By |2019-01-11T23:57:57-07:00January 11th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Slip and Fall Accidents: How to Avoid Premises Liability This Winter

Avoid Drowsy Driving This Holiday Season

With the holiday season in full swing, drivers across New Mexico are taking to the roads to visit family and friends in far away towns.  Often this means driving long hours, sometimes hitting the road right after a full day of work when they are already tired. Not to mention the family meals and holiday

By |2018-12-27T23:40:12-07:00December 27th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Avoid Drowsy Driving This Holiday Season

3 Safety Reminders for Winter Driving Conditions

Each year in the U.S., nearly 900 people die and 76,000 people are injured in motor vehicle crashes that can be attributed to dangerous winter weather conditions such as snowfall or sleet. These grim statistics, compiled by the Road Weather Management Program - a weather information system operated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), are

By |2018-12-20T19:46:48-07:00December 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 3 Safety Reminders for Winter Driving Conditions

Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Elder abuse is a serious and underrated public health problem. Reports of such abuse in elder care facilities may cause distress to the family members of the residents of such homes. In this article, we provide practical information that will help you to identify and avoid abuse risks and choose the best nursing home for

By |2018-12-14T19:12:48-07:00December 14th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One

New Mexico’s Headlight Laws

Does the use of headlights reduce the risk of a car accident? That depends on how you look at it. It is true that headlights improve visibility, and this, in turn, improves safety. For example, DMV.ORG states that “using your headlights during the day regardless of the conditions can improve visibility and safety” and advises

By |2018-12-07T18:47:57-07:00December 7th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Mexico’s Headlight Laws

Injured in a Work Vehicle Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know

Workers’ compensation benefits help employees injured in work-related accidents to recover the financial losses related to lost wages and medical bills incurred. Can a person claim workers’ compensation if injured in a motor vehicle accident at work? Our article explains. What is the leading cause of work-related deaths in the U.S.? While slip-and-falls, collisions with

By |2018-11-09T19:21:40-07:00November 9th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Injured in a Work Vehicle Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know

New Mexico’s Texting and Driving Laws

Texting and driving in the U.S. is as common as it is dangerous. In this blog, we will present sobering statistics on this national epidemic, remind drivers about pertaining laws in our states, and give a few suggestions on how to curb this deadly trend. Distracted driving is a true epidemic among motorists in the

By |2018-11-02T08:00:08-06:00November 2nd, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Mexico’s Texting and Driving Laws

Medical Expenses After a Car Crash – Who Pays the Bill?

If you or family member have recently sustained injuries in a car crash, it is likely that you are now facing mounting medical expenses your household’s budget is not prepared for. Read on to learn what your options in this situation are. Few life events can drain a person’s savings and put a heavy strain

By |2018-10-26T16:32:23-06:00October 26th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Medical Expenses After a Car Crash – Who Pays the Bill?

New Mexico Auto Insurance Laws

Virtually non-existent a hundred years ago, liability insurance for motorists is now compulsory in all 50 states. In this article, we review laws governing car insurance policies in the state of New Mexico.   Even though we now view obligatory car insurance as a simple fact of life, that hasn’t always been the case. Car

By |2018-10-19T16:27:59-06:00October 19th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Mexico Auto Insurance Laws

4 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident

In this article, we explain why you should get a proper medical checkup as soon as possible after a motor vehicle accident, even if you don’t experience any immediate symptoms of an injury Imagine this scenario. You're involved in a car accident on your way home from work. The accident gave you quite the scare

By |2025-02-25T10:33:25-07:00September 21st, 2018|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on 4 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident

5 Things to Do After a New Mexico Truck Accident

Motor vehicle accidents involving big rigs are quite common in New Mexico. According to the 2016 Traffic Crash Annual Report prepared by the state’s Department of Transportation, a semi/large-truck crash occurs, on average, every 4 hours. In 2016, the total number of such collisions was the highest in the last 5 years period and, with

By |2025-02-25T10:33:29-07:00August 31st, 2018|Auto Accidents|Comments Off on 5 Things to Do After a New Mexico Truck Accident
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