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Broken laws are a common cause of motor vehicle accidents. Truck accidents are no exception. Commercial truck drivers have more laws to follow than average drivers due to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is up to every truck driver and presiding truck company to know and obey the FMCSA’s rules of…

Every personal injury claim starts with a demand letter. The demand letter is the initial contact the claimant makes with the defendant, or the allegedly at-fault party. It is a letter that states clearly and succinctly the nature of the injured party’s complaint and the amount of compensation he or she requires to settle…

In 2018, 46,786 reported motor vehicle accidents occurred in New Mexico. As is the case in all states, New Mexico has laws in place to reduce the risk of car accidents in Albuquerque. These laws include general traffic safety rules, such as drivers must obey speed limits and follow roadway signs, as well as rules…

A car accident could lead to significant out-of-pocket costs. You could spend thousands on medical bills, auto repairs, a rental car and travel expenses. If you took all the correct steps after a car crash and filed a loss claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company, you may assume that will be the end…

If you suffer a personal injury in any type of accident in New Mexico, you could be eligible to receive financial recovery from one or more at-fault parties. New Mexico is a fault, or tort, state. The party that caused your accident will be financially responsible for repaying your medical expenses, property damage repairs,…

Human error causes most car accidents. Negligent, reckless, distracted and drunk drivers can cause catastrophic collisions. After a collision with another vehicle, you need to determine who was at fault to take the next step. New Mexico is not a no-fault state, meaning it matters if someone else caused your accident. You will file…

You have just been in an auto accident. You suffered minor injuries, but your vehicle sustained significant damage. After calling the police to report the crash, you try to gather information from the other driver while you wait, including insurance information. Later, you find out repairs to your vehicle will cost over $1,000. You…

Many studies have proven the importance and efficacy of wearing a helmet. Helmets can drastically decrease the risk of a severe head or brain injury in a motorcycle accident or bicycle accident. For this reason, many states have passed helmet laws requiring citizens to don protective headgear while operating certain vehicles. New Mexico is…

If a car accident changed your life, you may need financial compensation for your losses. A crash connected to someone else’s negligence, recklessness or intent to harm you could make you eligible for significant financial recovery in New Mexico. Filing an insurance claim and knowing how to negotiate it for the best possible results…

Most states obligate drivers to report car accidents to the authorities. Reporting accidents can help hold at-fault drivers accountable for their actions. It could also improve the accuracy of state crash statistics, lending more information to important safety initiatives. New Mexico is no exception. As a driver, you must report a car accident to…