Motor Vehicle Accidents

Taking to the open road on a motorcycle should be a fun and exhilarating experience. The unfortunate reality for many bikers, however, is that it can often be dangerous. You have to be able to anticipate what other road users are going to do and constantly be thinking...

Every driver has the responsibility to use the road in a manner that is mindful of other drivers. This is known as a duty of care. For example, when a driver engages in any activity that takes their eyes and attention off the road, that driver is no longer driving in...

Having car insurance is a basic requirement for drivers in New Mexico. The state requires liability coverage from every driver. Still, there are plenty of people who knowingly violate the insurance requirement. Other drivers may have insurance for a while but end up...

Life may never be the same after a car crash. You may no longer have the same abilities you had before the accident, and that could affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to stay on the career path you were following before the accident. While some...

Some car accidents are more complicated than others, especially if both drivers are partially at fault for the crash. If this is your situation, you may be concerned about whether you can claim compensation for your injuries. In New Mexico, a driver who is partially...

Drowsy or fatigued driving is a factor in more crashes than you might think. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 100,000 drowsy-driving crashes are reported to police each year, resulting in nearly 800 deaths and about 50,000...

If a negligent driver caused your accident, you may be owed several types of compensation, including lost income or lost wages due to your inability to return to work. You may have a claim for lost income even if your job provided you with paid leave, as you lost the...

It's no secret that car accidents can cause serious physical injuries. But what about your mental health? Can a car accident lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?  Recent studies have shown that a car accident can cause significant mental trauma.  PTSD and...

It's that time of year again. Kids are heading back to school, and with that comes an increase in traffic. It is a dangerous time for drivers, as more people are on the road — including school buses and parents taking their children to and from extracurricular events....

Teenage drivers are often stereotyped as being reckless or negligent. We know they get into more accidents than any other age group. So it would appear that some of this reputation is warranted.  But are they actually reckless? Or are they just younger than the other...