Any time police are called to the scene of a traffic incident,, the responding officers will usually prepare an accident or crash report. These police crash reports contain valuable information for injured victims who want fair compensation. They might include the investigating officer’s findings, summaries of statements given by the…
Continue ReadingA recent Law.com article discussed several important legal principles that can affect personal injury cases. Here, we discuss them and how they may impact your case. Dram Shop Dram shop laws help hold tavern owners liable for injuries that intoxicated adults cause to others while negligently driving motor vehicles. The…
Continue ReadingThe rights of victims are key in ensuring the proper respect and recognition is given to those who have been at the receiving end of crime. Victims must not be forgotten in the judicial system and in our society. This week, we support victims of crimes and encourage our community…
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous strain on many civic institutions, including the police and the court system. A new story from the Albuquerque Journal has shed some light on how police and the courts have performed in the pandemic, particularly when it comes to drunk driving accidents and Albuquerque…
Continue Reading(GALLUP, NM, Jan. 19, 2021) – The New Mexico State Police and McKinnley County Sheriff’s Department arrested a truck driver accused of hitting and killing a woman and an infant. On January 19, Jessica Copey and the infant she was carrying in a car seat were hit by a commercial…
Continue ReadingRead our latest case study Most Dangerous Holidays for Drinking and Driving in New Mexico to find out which holidays are ranked the most dangerous during the holidays. How it Works The program is simple – if you have been drinking – take an Uber, Lyft or cab on one…
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 30 people in die in drunk driving accidents each day. This statistic amounts to one death every 50 minutes. While national deaths related to drunk driving have decreased over the years, these numbers are still extremely concerning. Unfortunately, New Mexico…
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Some people continue to be confused by laws regulating how motorcycles can be used on the road, and sometimes this confusion extends to motorcyclists themselves. One particular area of confusion is the practice of lane splitting, which is when a motorcycle travels down the broken line between two lanes of…
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Car crashes caused approximately 38,800 deaths in the United States in a single recent year, according to the National Safety Council. These crashes also caused more than 4 million serious injuries. The fact is that most car accidents are preventable. Most drivers understand that risky behavior, such as driving while…
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Some people continue to be confused by laws regulating how motorcycles can be used on the road, and sometimes this confusion extends to motorcyclists themselves. One particular area of confusion is the practice of lane splitting, which is when a motorcycle travels down the broken line between two lanes of…
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