Bert Parnall

No law in New Mexico dictates the applicable height for riding a motorcycle. The most important aspect is your ability to touch the ground with both feet simultaneously while standing to enhance your balance. Standing on one foot at a time or on tiptoe is dangerous and increases the risk…

Riding a motorcycle in the rain is possible when equipped with the right gear. However, motorcycles are less stable and less visible in the rain, which reduces the performance of headlights and other illumination sources for riders. Heavy rain makes it difficult for riders to see and avoid road hazards….

Whiplash is a common injury associated with car accidents. It occurs when a speeding vehicle suddenly comes to a halt. You’ll likely experience symptoms immediately after the crash, but other signs may arise later. The whiplash-delayed symptoms may appear a few hours or a few weeks after the date of…

Traffic flow and lane design define who has the right of way in a parking lot. Drivers in the primary traffic lanes or aisles often have a right of way, though it is situational. Furthermore, if someone is pulling out of a parking lot, they must yield the right of…

Car accidents have dire consequences, including life-threatening injuries and fatalities. The overwhelming experience of an injury makes it challenging for the injured victim to remain calm and objective. You should take the proper steps after the crash, including notifying the local police department. Once an officer arrives at the scene,…

Although motorcycles comprise 3% of all registered vehicles and 0.7% of vehicle miles in the United States, they accounted for 14.6% of all traffic fatalities and 3.5% of injuries in 2022. Motorcycles are less stable and have high-performance features. When a motorcycle crashes, the rider lacks the enclosed protection of…

Personal injury claims allow injured victims to obtain compensation from one or more at-fault parties. An injured party must demonstrate negligence by the defendant to obtain compensation for their losses. In personal injury lawsuits, recklessness and negligence are often used interchangeably, though they are different levels of harmful conduct. Understanding…

Accident victims typically sue for pain and suffering when another’s actions or negligence result in significant emotional or physical distress. If the negligent party passes away in the accident or afterward, victims will sometimes sue an estate for pain and suffering damages. But, can you sue an estate for pain…

A reefer truck is a specialized refrigerated trailer transporting perishable and temperature-sensitive goods. These refrigerated trailers are attached to semi-trucks to fulfill logistics requirements. Reefer trucks are not limited to cooling needs; they also serve transport requirements for heated goods. The temperature of a reefer truck can vary from subzero…

Deadheading is a common practice in trucking where a semi-truck driver carries an attached trailer with no weight. It mainly occurs when the truck driver returns to the point of origin with an empty trailer. Deadheading is often used as a basis for transport strategies to optimize transport efficiency. Transport…