Personal Injury Attorneys in Albuquerque

Ways Alcohol Affects Driving Performance

A 2014 report by the Santa Fe New Mexican examined the results of a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The researchers used various statistics to compare the prevalence of drunk driving in each state. According to the study, New Mexico ranked number-one in the category [...]

By |2023-10-19T16:03:36+00:00March 1st, 2017|personal injury|Comments Off on Ways Alcohol Affects Driving Performance

What Duty Of Care Do Drivers Have Toward Pedestrians

Despite traffic laws and designated paths for walkers and bikers, pedestrian accidents are still common in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4,735 pedestrians died in motor-vehicle accidents in 2013. That means one pedestrian died every two hours on average. […]

By |2023-10-19T16:00:14+00:00February 21st, 2017|personal injury, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What Duty Of Care Do Drivers Have Toward Pedestrians

Mistakes That Ruin Personal Injury Claims

You may already be aware that insurance companies are businesses and it is in their best interests to deny or undervalue claims. There are several strategies that insurers use to avoid paying fair compensation. For example, the insurance adjuster may try to coerce you into admitting fault or making other [...]

By |2023-10-19T15:52:37+00:00February 14th, 2017|personal injury|Comments Off on Mistakes That Ruin Personal Injury Claims

Who Is Liable For Damages After An Uber Accident

Uber has become one of the most powerful commercial transportation companies in the world. According to Forbes, Uber’s value reached $50 billion in 2015. By mid- 2016, its drivers had given more than 2 billion rides. However, the rising number of Uber vehicles on the road has increased the risk [...]

By |2023-10-19T15:51:24+00:00February 6th, 2017|personal injury|Comments Off on Who Is Liable For Damages After An Uber Accident

Claiming Punitive Damages After Being Injured By A Drunk Driver In New Mexico

If you were hurt in a motor-vehicle accident that another driver caused, then you may be entitled to various damages including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In some personal-injury lawsuits, the plaintiff has a right to claim punitive damages, which are intended to punish the defendant and [...]

By |2023-10-19T15:50:08+00:00January 26th, 2017|personal injury|Comments Off on Claiming Punitive Damages After Being Injured By A Drunk Driver In New Mexico

Factors That Contribute To Car Accidents On Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect excuse to enjoy delicious food and quality time with friends and family. Even if your plans do not involve alcohol, it is important that you are cautious if you drive home after the Big Game. […]

By |2023-10-19T15:48:31+00:00January 20th, 2017|personal injury|Comments Off on Factors That Contribute To Car Accidents On Super Bowl Sunday

Tips For Kids Who Walk To And From School

If you live near your children’s school, then letting them walk is a practical, healthy way to introduce independence. However, all it takes is one negligent driver to cause a pedestrian accident – and these tragedies happen more often than you might think. […]

By |2023-10-19T15:47:03+00:00January 10th, 2017|personal injury|Comments Off on Tips For Kids Who Walk To And From School

Driver Who Caused Fatal Crash Was Allegedly High On LSD At The Time

Albuquerque resident Michael Nwora was killed when another vehicle slammed into his car at a red light. According to KRQE, state police say they have reason to believe that the driver who allegedly caused the crash, Robert Bosanko, was under the influence of LSD. […]

By |2023-10-19T15:45:04+00:00January 3rd, 2017|personal injury|Comments Off on Driver Who Caused Fatal Crash Was Allegedly High On LSD At The Time

Ways To Prevent Your Friends From Driving Drunk

Fireworks, delicious food, kissing at midnight – there are plenty of reasons why New Year’s Eve is one of the most enjoyable nights of the year. Unfortunately, that fun coincides with a spike in drunk-driving accidents. […]

By |2023-10-19T15:41:05+00:00December 27th, 2016|personal injury|Comments Off on Ways To Prevent Your Friends From Driving Drunk