Category / Auto Accidents
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The Limits of Insurance Coverage in a New Mexico Auto Accident
Most consumers purchase automobile insurance to protect themselves or their family in case of an auto accident. Some purchase auto insurance because it is the law, mandated by the state legislature. In…
September 1, 2022 -
Auto Accidents Top Cause of Work Related Deaths – Options for Recovery Must be Identified
A recent article from Forbes reported on the 10 deadliest jobs in America. The list includes Alaskan fishing, logging, iron and steel working, and electrical power line installers — to name just…
August 26, 2022 -
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM/UIM)
If you or a loved one has been in an automobile accident, among the first things that you must address are the many auto accident insurance issues that arise in a car…
April 1, 2022 -
Recorded Statements in an Auto Accident Case
If you are ever in an auto accident, you will soon receive a call from an insurance adjuster. That adjuster will be calling on behalf of the other party‘s insurance company. The…
February 24, 2022 -
Auto Accidents Resulting from Failure to Maintain Road
Failure to maintain roads and highways in New Mexico is not uncommon. One need only drive around the State to know that. Too often, the failure to maintain roads and highways leads…
August 18, 2020 -
Hazardous Crosswalks/Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that in 2017 alone, 5977 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents and another 137,000 were treated in emergency rooms. Pedestrians are much more likely to…
May 19, 2020 -
Driver’s Duty to Pedestrians
FAQ: What is driver’s duty to pedestrians? A driver in New Mexico has a duty to keep a proper lookout for dangers and hazards. This means a driver must pay attention to…
February 20, 2020 -
Negligence Per Se in New Mexico Auto Accidents
Negligence in an auto accident may be based on the violation of ordinary care. Ordinary care has a bit of a circular definition which the care that an ordinary driver would use…
January 30, 2020 -
Ride-Hailing Accident Claims
Ride-hailing has taken the U.S. by storm. As of the fall of 2018, 36% of U.S. adults used ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft or their innumerable offshoots. That is a…
January 6, 2020 -
Employer Liability for DWI Accidents Part 2: Negligent Entrustment
Negligent entrustment of a vehicle basically means that car owner allows an unsafe driver to use the car. When that driver causes an auto accident, the car owner is responsible for the…
December 21, 2016
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