Car Accident Articles

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…

While some factors in car accidents cannot be controlled, you can control the kind of music you listen to when driving. Studies have shown that the type of music you listen to behind the wheel can heavily influence the speed and safety of your driving. If you have been injured…

Running red lights is killing more Americans than ever, according to a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study found that deaths from drivers running red lights reached a 10-year high. There were 939 fatalities, up 31% from a low of 715 in 2009. Fatalities in red-light…

Carlsbad, NM Most Dangerous Intersections Intersections can be hazardous places for even the most cautious and attentive drivers. Accidents at intersections are unfortunately becoming more common in Carlsbad and other growing communities in New Mexico. With our state’s oil industry booming, our streets, roads, and highways are seeing a significant…

If you’re the victim of a hit-and-run driver, you’re already in pain and possibly facing large medical bills, along with lost time at work and other complications. But there is no need to face these challenges alone. Knowing the laws concerning hit-and-run incidents can help ensure that your rights are…

A recent fatal pedestrian accident in Arizona involving an Uber vehicle operating on auto-pilot has raised questions about the readiness of self-driving technology for use on public streets. It also has revived the public discussion about legal liability in crashes involving self-driving or autonomous vehicles. Can victims of self-driving car…

At Parnall Law, obtaining the best possible results for our clients is paramount, but seeking results is not our only objective. For us, it’s not just getting the right results in a case that matters, but also that we do it the right way. We’d like to share with you one…

No one wants to think about being in a car accident. A car wreck can mean significant inconveniences, a loss of transportation, and serious physical injuries. More than 400 people died in motor vehicle accidents in New Mexico in 2016, and thousands of people sustained injuries in crashes. According to…

An accident can happen anywhere. Yet, there are definitely certain places in Albuquerque that present a higher risk of traffic accidents and injuries, based on our 20 years of representing victims of car accidents. Certain streets and intersections are mentioned regularly in police accident reports and news accounts of crashes….

Whether you’ve been in an accident recently, or someone you know has, keep in mind the value an attorney brings to resolving your situation. While it’s not impossible to navigate the murky waters of civil law without a knowledgeable professional on your side, things will be far easier, far less…