Major disputes, like disagreements between two companies over a contract or a worker and their employer about overtime pay, often end up in civil court. The same is true of sizable personal injury claims, even those involving insurance companies. When the parties involved in a disagreement cannot reach a settlement on their own, they may need to take the matter to court. Litigation can be a very costly and sometimes embarrassing solution for conflicts affecting individuals and businesses. Many people would prefer to avoid litigation whenever possible. Mediation is one of the alternative disput ..read more

Summer may be synonymous with road trips, but those extra miles on the road can lead to injury and expenses instead of just pleasant memories. Whether someone intends to drive states away to visit a favorite amusement park or to load up the kids to visit a beach a few hours away on sunny Saturday mornings throughout the summer, those additional road trips could potentially translate to an elevated risk of a crash and serious injuries. Unfortunately for those who want to make use of the beautiful summer weather and vacation from school, the summer months often experience an uptick in car crashe ..read more

Commercial transportation is a highly-regulated industry. Companies that hire professionals who have earned commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) need special insurance on their vehicles that can amount to millions of dollars in coverage in some cases. They have to comply with numerous federal regulations, including requirements to track when their vehicles are in motion and to demand that their workers comply with safety regulations. The drivers who work for commercial transportation companies also have to follow rules that don’t apply to the average motorist. They have a much lower limit for a ..read more

Many common causes of deadly motor vehicle collisions are preventable. People text at the wheel or ignore the posted speed limit with tragic consequences. Sometimes, drivers even ignore laws that everyone recognizes exist for the safety of the public. For example, people who choose to drive drunk put their own convenience ahead of the safety of everyone else on the road. Families members who lose a loved one in a tragic scenario like a drunk driving collision will often feel confused about their rights in relation to the recent tragedy. Many may not know that they have a right to seek compensa ..read more

The problem of reckless drivers has gotten worse throughout the country in recent years, and New Mexico is no exception. Because they move unpredictably and often are speeding, it can sometimes be impossible to avoid a collision with one, whether you’re on foot, on a bicycle or motorcycle or in a vehicle. Reckless driving is, of course against the law. New Mexico law defines it as driving “any vehicle carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others and without due caution and circumspection and at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely ..read more

The holidays are coming, and it’s certainly a time for fun and family. People will get together for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. They will share food and drinks, and they’ll make memories that will last a lifetime. The problem with this, however, is that alcohol is often involved. This means that drunk driving accidents are more likely over this holiday season. For many people who are injured or who lose loved ones in accidents caused by drunk drivers, the holidays certainly become a much different experience than they expected. A notable increase For example, one study looked at dr ..read more

New Mexico state statutes make it a criminal offense for someone to get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. The kind of license that someone has and their age determines what the legal limit is for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). When someone who is over the legal limit or under the limit but visibly impaired causes a wreck, the state will very likely bring charges against that person. Of course, criminal prosecution is a cold comfort for those harmed by an intoxicated motorist. Maybe you suffered a serious injury because they crashed into your car, or perhaps you lost a ..read more

Delivery vehicles are everywhere. You may cross paths with your local United States Postal Service delivery vehicle on your way to work every morning. There are also delivery fleets for big companies that sell merchandise online. Finally, there are also freelance delivery drivers dropping off meals and groceries that people’s homes and offices. All of those delivery drivers make daily life more convenient for many people, but they also increase the overall amount of risk people have for a crash. While you may understand the basics of what happens after a crash with another passenger vehicle, y ..read more

You were injured in a car accident after getting t-boned by a drunk driver. You were rushed to the hospital via ambulance and immediately taken into emergency surgery. Internal bleeding, broken bones and a host of other injuries were found. Fortunately, you are now ok and on your road to recovery. However, you are still unable to return to work. Your physician has indicated you will need to complete extensive physical therapy in the upcoming future and likely require additional surgical procedures. A few days after returning home, the at-fault driver’s insurance company has contacted you and o ..read more

When you lose a loved one in a serious auto collision, one of the first things you have to look into is beginning a wrongful death claim. There is only a limited amount of time available to make a claim, so you will want to start the process quickly to be able to make the most out of it. The kinds of damages that family members can get after a loved one passes will vary based on the case, but the most common types include: Funeral expenses Medical expenses Loss of support Loss of consortium To get compensated, there are a few things that have to happen. The elements of a wrongful death lawsuit ..read more