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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.71″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] For many people, Halloween marks the start of the holiday season and is a way to have fun and attend costume parties.   Pepper spray manufacturing company Sabre says: “This lighthearted holiday does not come without its share of potential safety risks. Assault, alcohol poisoning and illegal substance […]

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have caused billions of dollars in property damage, and many people are finding themselves facing denial of coverage by their insurance companies. “Unfortunately, standard homeowners’ and renters’ insurance policies often cover wind damage, but not groundwater flooding. That requires separate coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program or […]

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] In the wake of mega-storms like Hurricane Harvey and Irma along the coasts of Texas and Florida, it can be easy to think that the damage is unique to them and that disasters on that scale could never happen here.While we hope that something of that size never hits New Mexicans, the […]

Disasters on the scale of Hurricane Harvey or Irma are not commonplace in New Mexico. Still, the state is not immune to disaster.

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Following any personal injury accident, if compensation of any sort is required there are a few ways to go about it. However, choosing which one is best in any given situation is sometimes difficult because of the details involved.  Filing a personal injury claim through insurance companies or involving litigation and filing […]

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.69″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] New Mexico, like most states in the U.S., has a mandatory auto insurance policy. This basic requirement protects drivers and pedestrians alike from costs associated with property damage, medical car, and vehicular death. Failure to carry the minimum insurance can lead to a suspended vehicle registration, and if […]

Despite recent evidence showing that using Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing services can increase personal safety, unexpected accidents still occur.

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.3.1″] As temperatures begin to climb higher throughout the summer, the heat of asphalt roads rises right along with them, and the risk of tire blowouts steadily increases. AccuWeather meteorologists note that even though the air temperature may not seem extremely high, outside temperatures don’t […]

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” header_font_size=”30″ header_letter_spacing=”0″ header_line_height=”1″ text_letter_spacing=”0″ text_line_height=”1.7″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_style=”solid”] It only takes 8 seconds. The bell rings, the gate opens and out comes a bucking bronco or bull. The daring rider clings tight to his ride until he dismounts, and even then the danger isn’t over. Immediately […]

Swimming pool injuries and accidental drownings can happen quickly. How can pool owners ensure that their guests remain safe?