Scary NM Trucking Accident: Driver Falls Asleep While Hauling Radioactive Material

New Mexico Truck Driver Falls Asleep While Driving on I-40: Cargo is Radioactive Material—What Happens if Someone Was Hurt? It’s a nightmare scenario that was luckily avoided.  News outlets are reporting that a truck driver on Interstate 40 feel asleep while driving.  He was driving a large commercial truck which left the roadway and…

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New Mexico Trucking Crashes Caused by Speeding

Speed Kills, Especially When New Mexico Trucks Speed on Interstates In case you did not already know, speed kills.  According to statistics, speed-related crashes cost $40.4 billion and resulted in over 10,000 deaths.  Approximately 30 percent (30%) of all motor vehicle accidents are caused or contributed to by speeding.  Among male drivers, seventy-four percent (74%)…

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US 550 is One of the New Mexico’s Deadliest Roads

Recent Study Finds US 550 in New Mexico to be State’s Deadliest According to government traffic data, US 550 may be the deadliest road in New Mexico. Residents of New Mexico know this, as US 550 has a high speed limit and a narrow median separating the two southbound and two northbound lanes. This…

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Two Passengers from Roswell Killed in US 70 New Mexico Truck Crash: NM Attorney Explains

New Mexico Rear End Truck Accident Kills Two from Roswell on US 70 near Elida, New Mexico: New Mexico Trucking Accident Attorney Explains the Rights and Liabilities According to multiple news outlets, a horrible motor vehicle crash occurred on March 25, 2017 at about 2:15 PM on US 70 just south of Elida, New Mexico….

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New Mexico Cities with the Worst Intersections for Fatal Car Accidents

These New Mexico Cities Have the Worst Ranked Intersections for Fatal Car Accidents in the Entire State! Intersections are the most dangerous portion of the road and travel pattern that a driver can encounter. Unfortunately, most drivers encounter an intersection several times a day. While most drivers successfully navigate these intersections, far too many…

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Family of Four Killed in Fiery Albuquerque Trucking Accident on US 550

Tragic Accident on US 550 Involving Albuquerque, New Mexico Work Truck Explained by Counsel In a split second, an entire family was killed in a New Mexico trucking accident.  On May 12, 2017, a family of four was in an SUV on US 550, a fast-moving highway in New Mexico.  In a work truck coming…

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Truck Drivers Killed in New Mexico by Another Truck Driver’s Negligence

Wrongful Deaths Due to a Truck Driver’s Negligence Can Result in Compensation for the Family of the Loved One Lost Commercial trucks such as big rigs, 18 wheelers, tandem trailers, tractor trailers, tankers, flatbeds, and other large vehicles can be very dangerous and deadly when the driver behind the wheel is negligent.  New Mexico…

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The Statute of Limitations in New Mexico Motor Vehicle Accidents: Know How Long You Have to Sue

Victims of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Accidents Have Three Years to Commence a Lawsuit Under the Statute of Limitations While a victim of a serious New Mexico motor vehicle crash should be focusing on his or her recovery, there is a time limit that he or she will have to commence a lawsuit.  This…

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Easter Holiday Weekends Bring Joy, But Also Increased Risk of Alcohol-related Car Accidents

New Mexico Car Accidents Increased During Holiday Weekends Because of Alcohol Easter weekend is a very religious time and not normally associated with alcohol consumption, but it is still a weekend where people get together and celebrate, catch up, and enjoy food and drink.  It is inevitable that alcohol will be consumed, and even…

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Inexperienced Truck Driver Causes New Mexico Trucking Accident: Can the Trucking Company be Liable?

When Inexperienced and Poorly Trained Truck Drivers Cause New Mexico Trucking Accidents, the Trucking Company Can Be Liable For Your Damages All drivers need to pass driver’s education before they can get behind the wheel.  This is an instructional class usually taught during high school to assist people in learning the rules of the…

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