Statistics Show New Mexico Trucking Driving Accidents are Decreasing, But Even One is too Many
As experienced New Mexico car accident attorneys, the attorneys at the Mark Caruso know that even one drunk driving motor vehicle accident is inexcusable. These are preventable accidents which should not occur, and only occur but for the negligence of the intoxicated driver. Recent studies for the last year of statistics have shown that New Mexico drunk driving accidents are steadily decreasing and even at some of their lowest numbers, but still almost 400 people are killed each year in New Mexico drunk driving accidents.
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured or killed in a New Mexico drunk driving accident, call our experienced Albuquerque car accident attorneys to learn how we can protect your rights to compensation. We will fight to get you the maximum compensation you may be entitled to for your injuries or the death of a loved one. We offer a FREE consultation, so call (505) 407-0458 now to hear how we can help you.
Grim Statistics for New Mexico
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,254 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents involving a drunk driver in New Mexico in the years 2003 through 2012. New Mexico’s rate of deaths per age group per 100,000 was more than the national average in each age group studied. According to news outlet, this is because New Mexico actually lead the country in alcohol-related deaths in 2014, the last year of compiled statistics.
Drunk Driving is Illegal and is Negligent
NM Stat 66-8-102 makes it is unlawful for any person from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence any intoxicating liquor such as wine, beer, liquor, cider, or any other alcoholic beverage. There are different levels of intoxication based on a set of parameters, which include the following:
- it is illegal to drive with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more if you are 21 years old or more;
- it is illegal to drive with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .02 or more if you are under 21 years old; and
- it is illegal to drive with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .04 or more if you drive a commercial vehicle like a tractor trailer truck.
Any driver who violates this status can be found negligent per se. This means that a violator who causes a New Mexico motor vehicle accident is automatically deemed negligent. This allows a victim who was injured by the drunk driver to prove his or her case by virtue of the drunk driver violating the statute.
Injuries or Wrongful Deaths Cased by a Drunk Driver are Unacceptable and Negligent
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, call the experienced New Mexico car accident attorneys at the Mark Caruso today by dialing (505) 407-0458 You can also contact us on our website through the easy to use and convenient Contact box located by clicking here.
