It is no secret that distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents, and distracted driving is a form of negligence. It’s something you should watch out for in the other driver's behavior if you are involved in a crash. A distracted driver may be texting,...
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3 types of products commonly involved in product liability claims
Regardless of the standards a business employs to ensure that its products are safe, oversights can occur. The smallest mistake can lead to the deadliest of consequences. The discovery of a defect can, at best, lead to a consumer never buying the product or anything...
Common injuries in car accidents
In 2018 there were 46,786 reported car accidents in New Mexico. Motor vehicle accidents don't just cause damage to vehicles. They also cause a variety of injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. These injuries can range from minor bruising to life-changing...
Lifelong financial struggles common among victims of clergy sex abuse
Allegations of clergy sex abuse began to surface publicly in the late 1980s. Adults and young people started to come forward to tell their stories and hold their abusers accountable. Victims' first-hand accounts generated headlines in the following decade,...
Trend toward SUVs and larger trucks corresponds with increase in pedestrian and bicycle accidents
For many motor vehicle manufacturers, the trend of “bigger is better” continues. SUVs and large trucks are popular among consumers. In fact, they currently account for about 70% of all new cars sold in the United States. But larger vehicles have also been shown to be...
Do advanced safety systems prevent car accidents?
When you walk onto the showroom floor of a New Mexico car dealership, salespeople will eagerly show you gleaming 2021 models with new lines and curves, more comfortable seats covered with better fabrics, and perhaps best of all, advanced safety systems that the...
