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Utah Becomes First State to Lower BAC Limit to .05 Last year, Utah lawmakers took a significant step to toughen drunk driving laws by lowering the presumptive DUI threshold from .08% blood-alcohol content (BAC) to .05%, according Fox News. Utah’s lower limit takes effect on December 31, 2018. Is Utah…

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….

When a car and a motorcycle collide, the motorcyclist is far more likely to suffer severe injuries. Motorcycle crashes can result in a rider’s serious injury, permanent disability or death. In nearly all motorcycle accidents, the motorcyclist fares worse than the driver or passengers of the larger vehicle because of…

As long as you are on the road, you are at risk of having an accident. For this reason, it is important to follow all traffic rules and avoid speeding. As a motorist, it is in your best interest for yourself and others to take great care when driving alongside…

Whether you’ve recently had a slip and fall accident, or simply wish to inform yourself, here are five things everyone should know about slip and fall accidents: You need to see a doctor Your slip and fall case will go nowhere fast if you don’t have detailed documentation of the…

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…

When you’re involved in an auto accident, filing a property damage claim should be one of the first actions you take. The insurers will try and determine who was at fault. In simple cases, such as rear-end collisions, the fault is usually easy to determine and the claim can move…

In past blog posts, we have covered what must be shown by the injured plaintiff in a personal injury action. Often, the elements of a personal injury action are summarized as duty, breach, causation, and damages. A duty is usually created by statute or case law, where a standard of…

The New Mexico Wrongful Death Act allows monetary recovery for a death that occurs as a result of someone’s negligence. The statute provides that parties seeking recovery can pursue an action if legal recourse would have been available for personal injury. Only certain family members can recover damages as beneficiaries in a wrongful…