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...
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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...
What does defensive driving actually mean?
New Mexico roads can be dangerous. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time could put any driver in a bad situation. However, defensive driving can go a long way toward preventing injury to oneself and others. Few people actually take defensive driving courses, but...
Grieving is crucial for healing after a loved one’s death
People don't anticipate losing their loved ones overnight, especially in a car crash. And, sadly, many families don't get the chance to say goodbye. Despite the intense feelings of grief, sometimes people push the feelings aside while dealing with the financial...
YouTube channel showcases negligent driving habits in New Mexico
In recent years, New Mexico hasn't fared well in ratings of driver safety. Even though the state didn't land in Smart Asset's 10 worst states for drivers 2019 study, locals are taking this information with a grain of salt. Just ask the person who runs Buster-Mobile...
The importance of technology in truck accident reconstruction
Accident reconstruction was once limited to an experienced professional taking pictures of the scene and the vehicles involved. From there, the reconstructionist would reach out to those involved in the collision and any witnesses to secure first-hand accounts. Fast...
Is it time to talk to your aging parent about their driving?
It can be extremely difficult to watch an aging parent decline, and the aging process can lead to some difficult conversations. Surprisingly, 39% of adults feel that the most dreaded topic to discuss with an aging parent is when they need to stop driving. This ranks...
Bicycling is increasingly popular in New Mexico, but also increasingly dangerous
Outside Magazine, with one of their offices based in Santa Fe, covers outdoor activities throughout the nation. While the magazine would undoubtedly prefer to focus its stories on the joy of biking and other outdoor recreation, the writers find themselves often in the...
A restaurant’s responsibility to its customers in the era of coronavirus
Delivering food from a restaurant to a customer’s home is not a new innovation. For a small fee, a family could stay at home and await their meal. Over the past several years, GrubHub and Uber Eats have blazed their respective trails in dominating an industry focused...
New Mexico nursing home patients with COVID-19 to be sent to facility with history of violations
Never has more trust been placed in nursing homes to care for elderly patients. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has put many in the senior population at risk of serious illness and death. For owners of nursing homes in so-called “hot zones,” it should be “all hands on...