Dash cameras are devices that record continuous video feeds. They’re frequently mounted to the dashboard or windshield of cars. Many people install single-pointed cameras that face toward the front of their cars. For rearview video, certain cameras can be installed by the back windshield. Many modern vehicles have dashcams preinstalled.  Many people who don’t understand the benefits of dashcams never consider installing one in their cars. But, a dashcam could be useful for insurance claims and legal battles. Here’s what you should know: Taking unbiased feed of an accident Video evidence o ..read more

Many safe drivers never expect to end up in car accidents. However, even the safest of drivers can’t predict what other drivers will do. Distracted driving, drinking and speeding are common actions that have caused safe drivers to suffer from damages and injuries unexpectedly.  Drivers should remember to take swift action after car accidents. Here are the steps to take: Call the police It’s important to call the police soon after a car accident. The police will arrive to investigate the accident and create a report. These help the insurance companies involved determine fault, damages and ..read more

Motor vehicle collisions are the risk that everyone accepts for the convenience of on-demand transportation. Even those who maintain their vehicles very carefully and consistently follow traffic laws never know when they might cross paths with someone who drinks before driving or otherwise makes unsafe choices in traffic. When crashes occur, New Mexico state statutes mandate that the parties involved in the collision submit a written report, usually by contacting the local police department. However, sometimes the party at fault for the crash will try to convince the other people involved that ..read more

Losing a loved one under any circumstance is an incredibly difficult experience. Learning that your loved one’s death was occasioned by someone else’s negligence can be difficult to process. So, what do you do if this happens, and where do you turn to for help? You and your family should never endure financial hardship in the future because of another person’s unlawful actions. Thus, if you lose a loved one due to negligence, you may be entitled to financial restitution through a wrongful death lawsuit.  Awarding damages in a wrongful death lawsuit Determining wrongful death damages can b ..read more

Motor vehicle collisions are the risk that everyone accepts for the convenience of on-demand transportation. Even those who maintain their vehicles very carefully and consistently follow traffic laws never know when they might cross paths with someone who drinks before driving or otherwise makes unsafe choices in traffic. When crashes occur, New Mexico state statutes mandate that the parties involved in the collision submit a written report, usually by contacting the local police department. However, sometimes the party at fault for the crash will try to convince the other people involved that ..read more

No one wants to get into a car crash, but people often make choices that increase their level of personal risk for collisions. When someone decides to get behind the wheel can be as important as where they drive in terms of their overall risk. The National Safety Council (NSC) has reviewed years of crash data and reached the conclusion that there are two times of day that are far more dangerous for people on the road than others. When is the possibility of a crash the highest? At night Once the sun sets, visibility drops. Some animals become more active, and there may be more impaired drivers ..read more

The emotional reaction that people have when they suddenly lose a family member or other loved one will differ based on their personal relationship and connection with the deceased person and will impact their own mental health. Anger and depression are common ways in which grief manifests in the first weeks after someone’s passing, and people may find themselves struggling to regulate themselves emotionally as they learn to live without someone they love. People often go inward when struggling emotionally, which means that they defer making any major decisions until they have had time to ..read more

Many people slip and fall without experiencing any injuries. As people get older, they grow more susceptible to serious injuries after slip-and-fall accidents.  One of the most dangerous places to suffer an injury after a slip and fall is the head. Here are a few traumatic brain injuries you could suffer after a slip-and-fall accident:  1. Concussion Concussions are one of the most common injuries someone may sustain after any accident that harms their head. Many people suffer concussions in car wrecks, sports injuries and slip-and-fall accidents.  A concussion is the result of ..read more

One of the most common causes of auto accidents is caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving happens when a driver focuses on something other than driving.  There are a few common causes of distracted driving, here’s what you should know: 1. Phones Phones are one of the biggest causes of distracted driving accidents. Phones are essentially made to draw people’s attention. One reason a driver might be distracted by their phones is if someone calls or texts. As a result, the driver may be acting as an additional distraction by replying to the text or talking to the caller. 2. Food an ..read more

Almost all of us know someone who has been involved in a car accident. Injuries are common, and the severity of these can vary drastically. Injuries that lead you to lose your sight are some of the most significant you could suffer. How do they happen? Direct trauma to the eye A car accident may cause the car windscreen (or other car windows) to shatter. If a piece of glass gets into the eyes it can cause serious vision damage or even blindness. There may also be other debris in the air that can hit a driver or passenger directly in the eyes and do serious damage. Deployment of the vehicle’s a ..read more