Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or driving for any other reason, there are all sorts of potential dangers that can lead to an accident. Sometimes these crashes are caused by negligent drivers, such as those who fail to follow traffic safety laws or drive while they are drunk or otherwise impaired. However, there are other things you should keep an eye out for when behind the wheel, such as potentially dangerous New Mexico weather.
What are some weather-related hazards that can cause a crash?
Legal recourse for past sexual abuse
The sexual abuse of a child or other vulnerable person is one of the most heinous acts a perpetrator can commit. It has long-lasting consequences beyond what the criminal justice system can remedy. Survivors of sexual abuse in New Mexico should know their civil legal options as well.
Piecing life together after a pedestrian accident
Whether you walk to work or elsewhere because it is more convenient than driving or you simply like to get some exercise, you may face various risks as a pedestrian. If you walk along busy roads, a driver may strike you while you are crossing the street or because they swerved onto the crosswalk. At Almanzar & Youngers, we are all too familiar with how hard these accidents can be for victims. Even quiet and rural roads can be dangerous for pedestrians to walk on. If a car has struck you or a family member of yours, recovering in every way possible, or at least trying to, is vital.
Why seniors are more likely to suffer in fall accidents
Many elderly seniors living in New Mexico are not aware of the slip-and-fall dangers they face in and outside of their homes that can result in severe injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older people are more likely to sustain severe injuries and die from fall accidents than any other type of incident. Slip-and-fall accidents are not always avoidable. But property owners can take measures to prevent them.
Apple's 'do not disturb' feature could prevent distracted driving
With distracted driving accidents on the rise, phone makers have faced increasing pressure to do something about the problem.
Workplace accidents and wrongful death
From motor vehicle accidents to negligence in nursing homes, there are many examples of wrongful death cases. However, some people in New Mexico (and elsewhere) lose their lives while working. At Almanzar & Youngers, our law firm is very familiar with the different types of challenges that these fatalities can create for families, from devastating sadness to financial difficulties.
