Accidents involving commercial trucks often result in severe and potentially life-changing injuries. If you have been in a collision with a truck, you likely have a lot to process as you begin to understand the extent of your injuries and consider the path forward. Your health and wellness should be the number one priority. You may also have medical...
Continue ReadingWhiplash is one of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents, it is also one of the most overlooked when considering the long-term implications of the physical damage sustained. If you thought that whiplash was just a generic term for a little temporary neck pain, you are not alone. Sadly, a whiplash injury can be long-lasting and lead...
Continue ReadingCar accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence. Common causes include violations of traffic laws, distracted driving, driving under the influence, and poor weather conditions. Rear-end collisions are a type of car accident that occurs when a vehicle and the rear of another vehicle crash. Injuries caused by a rear-end collision include broken bones, lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal...
Continue ReadingNavajo Dam, NM (June 21, 2023) — This past Sunday, the New Mexico State Police responded to a tragic single-vehicle crash on NM 511 and NM 539. The accident happened at around 6:00 PM and involved a 2003 Subaru driven by Rachel Kahwajy, a 31-year-old resident of Farmington, NM. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle was traveling on NM...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can lead to a whirlwind of legal proceedings, with all the unique experiences that those entail. One of the pivotal aspects you might encounter is a deposition. In a deposition, you’ll have to answer questions about your knowledge of specific facts under oath. The questioner is often an opposing attorney, so the experience can be stressful. This...
Continue ReadingGallup, NM (June 13, 2023) — On Saturday, the New Mexico State Police responded to an accident that occurred on Interstate 40 and Six Mile Canyon Road, east of Gallup, NM. The incident involved a single vehicle, a 2003 Chevy pickup truck, and occurred around 10:15 AM. According to the initial investigation, the Chevy truck was traveling eastbound on...
Continue ReadingWe are often asked what are the common injuries after being rear-ended. If you were recently injured while stopped after being rear-ended, you should speak with an attorney to discuss your injuries. Our firm offers free consultations and will hear your story about your rear-ended collision injuries. While car accidents happen in a variety of ways, most occur when...
Continue ReadingFalling victim to another’s negligence is unfortunate, and waiting to receive the compensation that will restore what you’ve lost as a result can be hard. Sadly, personal injury claims sometimes take years to resolve, either through settlement negotiations or at a trial. Having a tough, experienced, no-nonsense attorney every step of the way through your personal injury lawsuit process...
Continue ReadingShiprock, NM (May 31, 2023) — New Mexico State Police are currently investigating a motorcycle crash that left one person dead on Monday afternoon. The accident happened at around 2:20 PM on US 491 in San Juan County. According to the report, a 2012 Toyota, driven by an unidentified 23-year-old male, was heading south on the highway near mile...
Continue ReadingWith over 54,000 registered motorcyclists on roadways in New Mexico, catastrophic motorcycle accidents aren’t as rare as we would like to think. When the unexpected happens, it’s essential to have a qualified motorcycle accident attorney there to protect your interests. If a negligent driver hits you, you have a right to recover compensation for your injuries and other losses....
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