Car Accident Articles

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Suffering injuries in a car accident can have consequences many people never expect to endure. In addition to the physical pain of the injury, accident victims often suffer destabilizing mental health challenges and a reduced quality of life. The collective cost of these losses can be overwhelming. With that in…

two black cars with major damage after collision

After a car accident in New Mexico’s capital city, the injured victims may pursue legal claims to recover compensation from the driver or other parties at fault for the crash. However, without the help of a car accident lawyer in Albuquerque, they may soon find themselves in a legal battle…

According to AAA, nearly 50 million Americans travel by car for Thanksgiving. Having all these extra vehicles on the road increases the risk of crashes that can lead to life-altering injuries. Below is some vital information to help you stay safe on the roads this holiday season. Thanksgiving Traffic Accident…

According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, a car crash occurs somewhere in the state every 14 minutes. That adds up to a lot of collisions every year, many of which result from careless drivers. But what kind of driver behavior most commonly leads to preventable crashes? Parnall Law…

Car insurance systems are different in each state. How your claim is handled will ultimately come down to whether you live in an at-fault or a no-fault state. New Mexico is an at-fault insurance state where the at-fault party is responsible for the damages they cause in an accident, usually…

Most Dangerous Holidays for Drinking and Driving in New Mexico

According 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 is no…

Two Drivers Arguing After Traffic Accident

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…