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Apr 22, 2024 | By Daisy Chaparro | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

Article: Man T-boned by Albuquerque police chief speaks out about life-altering injuries

Todd Perchert, seriously injured in a T-bone crash caused by Albuquerque’s police chief, recounts his life-changing experience. Perchert was cruising in his vintage Mustang when Chief Harold Medina’s unmarked police truck slammed into him at an intersection. Perchert suffered severe injuries, including a broken collarbone, shoulder blade, eight ribs, and a collapsed lung, requiring extensive surgery. The crash totaled...

Apr 22, 2024 | By Alejandro Acosta | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

Article: ABQ City Council set to take stance on police chief’s performance

The Albuquerque City Council will meet to discuss Chief Harold Medina’s leadership, with Councilor Louie Sanchez proposing a vote of no confidence to address accountability and transparency issues within the police department. Chief Medina will attend the meeting to discuss crime-fighting efforts. Sanchez aims for Medina’s removal with a two-thirds majority vote or potential changes to the city charter....

Apr 22, 2024 | By Alejandro Acosta | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

Article: City Councilors Withdraw Vote of No Confidence in APD Police Chief

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina’s crash in February sparked controversy at a recent city council meeting. Medina admitted to running a red light to avoid gunfire, resulting in a collision with Todd Perchert’s Mustang. Ryan Stone of APD’s Crash Review Board defended Medina’s actions, deeming the crash unavoidable due to the perceived threat. Although there was talk of a...

Apr 17, 2024 | By Alejandro Acosta | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

Review board deems Chief Medina’s crash non-preventable

On February 17, at the intersection of Central Ave SE and Alvarado Dr NE in Albuquerque, NM, Police Chief Harold Medina was involved in a collision deemed non-preventable by a review board during a recent Albuquerque City Council meeting. Chief Medina, driving an unmarked APD black truck, was reportedly fleeing gunfire after stopping two fighting men when his vehicle...

Apr 17, 2024 | By James Tawney | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

Article: Albuquerque’s Police Chief Ran a Red Light and Broadsided a Car. A Review Board Says It Was Unavoidable.

The Albuquerque Police Department’s Fleet Crash Review Board, comprised of four officers and a civilian, has determined that Police Chief Harold Medina’s February 17 accident was “non-preventable,” a decision that drew scrutiny from city councilors during a recent council meeting. Medina was involved in a collision after running a red light in his unmarked department truck while responding to...

Apr 17, 2024 | By James Tawney | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

Article: Frustrations amid review of Albuquerque police chief crash

The Albuquerque Police Department Fleet Crash Review Board determined that the shooting incident involving APD Police Chief Harold Medina, which led to a subsequent crash, was deemed “non-preventable.” This decision came under scrutiny during a city council meeting where councilors posed questions regarding the review process. The city also invited the New Mexico State Police to review the incident,...

Apr 17, 2024 | By James Tawney | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

Article: How much could Chief Medina’s crash cost the city?

Albuquerque has seen significant payouts and legal actions stemming from collisions involving police officers. In one case, the city paid over $3 million after an officer’s collision resulted in a civilian’s death, leading to the officer’s dismissal. Another incident led to an $8 million settlement for the family of a deceased Air Force veteran, with the responsible officer serving...

Apr 15, 2024 | By Daisy Chaparro | Read Time: 4 minutes | Oil Field Injuries

Average Oilfield Injury Settlements in New Mexico

Oilfield work is essential, but the dangers are undeniable. Hundreds of people get hurt in oilfield accidents each year. In many cases, accident victims accept a settlement to compensate them for their injuries. If you were hurt on the job or while visiting an oilfield, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. can help you seek compensation. We negotiate oilfield injury...

Apr 11, 2024 | By James Tawney | Read Time: < 1 minute | In the News

OPINION: Medina is NOT a Hero

In an opinion piece titled “Medina is NOT a Hero,” the discussion focuses on the Albuquerque leadership’s reaction to APD Chief of Police Harold Medina’s actions during a recent shooting incident. The article critically assesses Mayor Tim Keller’s support for Medina, who chose to flee an active shooter scene, an action that resulted in injury to an innocent bystander....

Apr 4, 2024 | By Alejandro Acosta | Read Time: 3 minutes | Best Lawyers

Who are the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Las Cruces?

If you or your family were the victims of a personal injury accident, we understand what you’re going through. This often traumatic and frustrating experience can throw your life into chaos. You are likely facing decreased income since the accident because you had to take time off work to recover from your injuries. Meanwhile, medical, utility, and credit card...

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