Portales, NM (January 27, 2023) — This past Wednesday morning, a school bus carrying students from Portales Municipal Schools was involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle. The crash, which occurred at the intersection of State Road 236 and Roosevelt Road T, happened at around 7:30 AM. According to New Mexico State Police, the school bus was traveling south...
Continue ReadingExcavation and digging trenches are integral parts of most construction projects. Buildings must have proper drainage, and pipes and cables must be laid. Digging trenches has numerous hazards, which can put workers’ lives at risk. Workers could be trapped, injured, or killed when a trench collapses. If you are a construction worker who suffered injuries in a trench collapse,...
Continue ReadingYou have legal rights if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a New Mexico 18-wheeler accident. Because the claims process is typically complex in these cases, hiring an experienced 18-wheeler accident lawyer is essential. Understandably, you might have many questions about what does an 18-wheeler accident lawyer do and what can a lawyer can do for you....
Continue ReadingOilfield workers play a vital role in the energy industry, working tirelessly to extract and transport oil and gas. However, working in the oil and gas industry can be dangerous, and oilfield workers are at risk of accidents and injuries. A slight wrong move can cause catastrophic injuries. If you’re the victim of an oilfield accident, please contact our...
Continue ReadingConstruction sites are notoriously hazardous places to work. Falls are one of the most common types of accidents that occur on these sites. Falling from any height can be dangerous, resulting in severe injuries or even death. Some workers don’t realize they have legal rights in construction site fall accidents. It’s important to understand your rights. Otherwise, you risk...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents can leave unsuspecting victims with numerous injuries. Understandably, you might need help figuring out what to do after a truck accident and how to proceed with an injury claim. The steps you take immediately after an accident are important and can impact your future personal injury claim. Our experienced truck accident attorneys will protect your rights and...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can affect every aspect of your life. You might be unable to work for days, weeks, or even longer. Missed work due to a car accident can cause financial distress for many people. In most cases, if you’re pursuing a personal injury claim for compensation, you can include a claim for loss of earnings. If you have...
Continue ReadingIf you’re new to the trucking industry, you might’ve heard the term deadheading trucking. What does deadhead mean in trucking? This term refers to a truck that has an empty trailer. What Is Deadheading in Trucking? Deadheading is a logistics term that refers to a truck driver traveling with an empty trailer. There is no load, which means the...
Continue ReadingWhat is a reefer trailer? In the trucking industry, “reefer” refers to insulated and temperature-controlled trailers. A reefer trailer is designed to transport perishable cargo and other temperature-sensitive products. These trailers are vital transportation tools because many items must get across the country without changing temperatures. A reefer trailer’s temperature can range from 50 degrees Fahrenheit to sub-zero temperatures....
Continue ReadingHip injuries are some of the most painful and severe injuries you can sustain in an accident. They impede mobility, and even simple actions like sleeping can become impossible. Hip fractures typically require surgical intervention, followed by a significant recovery period. If someone’s negligence caused your broken hip, you have the right to bring legal action against the responsible...
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