We’ve all been through a lot in the past couple of years, and we have see the toll it has taken on people’s patience and manners. Unfortunately, anger and frustration have been all too common among drivers during the pandemic years. Road rage is nothing new. In 2019,...
What causes most crashes at intersections?
At an intersection, cars, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles traveling in different directions approach the same space. It goes without saying that the risk of a crash at an intersection is high, and responsibility among drivers is crucial to avoid a catastrophe. The...
Watch out for internal injuries after a car accident
Car accidents cause a wide variety of injuries, some of which may not be obvious at first. For example, you might feel fine moments or even hours after an accident — perhaps due to the surge of adrenaline resulting from the crash — but you could later suffer a...
Pandemic years have seen sharp rise in traffic deaths
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a variety of unexpected consequences in New Mexico and throughout the United States. For example, even though many more people have been staying home and not driving as much, there has been a steep rise in highway fatalities. According to...
Will car insurance cover all of your costs from a crash?
When car accidents happen, insurance claims follow shortly thereafter. A successful insurance claim can pay to fix your car or buy a new one if your old one is no longer safe to drive. Insurance can also pay for medical care and other expenses if you suffer an injury...
How fatigue affects driving ability
If there is one word that many professionals or parents would use to describe themselves, it is likely “tired.” Having more work than time is a common experience for Americans. Between long hours on the job, family obligations and basic daily needs, like meals, people...
Is there a scientific reason for why young drivers cause so many crashes?
When you look at the high crash rates for young drivers — and especially for teen drivers — it may be tempting to say that teens are just more reckless and careless. In fact, there is some scientific research to back up that assessment. Scientists know that human...
Tailgating is aggressive, extremely dangerous driving
If you drive very much at all in New Mexico, you have probably seen one driver tailgating another. Tailgating is extremely dangerous for a number of reasons, but the main issue is that the driver of the rear vehicle simply will not have time to stop if the driver in...
What makes trucking accident cases so complicated?
Every motor vehicle accident has its own set of circumstances that must be considered when an injury victim seeks compensation for injuries. Even seemingly straightforward accident cases can be complicated when you begin to consider the insurance matters that arise....
What are ‘damages’ in a New Mexico car accident case?
A car accident can result in multiple types of losses for an injured person. When pursuing compensation for your losses, your attorney will seek to determine the financial impact and the emotional and physical impact on your life. For example, if you suffer a...