Personal Injury

Car wrecks remain among the leading causes of severe injuries, with spinal cord damage one of the most catastrophic. The abruptness and force of collisions can cause significant stress on the spine. Depending on their severity and location, spinal cord injuries can...

Accidents happen every day, and they often result in physical harm. However, sometimes that harm isn't readily apparent, and the signs may take time to manifest. How long do you have to file a personal injury claim? What is the purpose of a statute of limitations? A...

Much like driving on the ice, hydroplaning causes your vehicle to lose its grip on the road. It happens when your car strikes a wet surface, such as a patch of water on the road. Because of the speed of the car, it can lift up onto the top of the water, meaning that...

The roads in New Mexico would probably be safer if everyone made crash prevention their top priority. Simply abiding by traffic laws consistently with likely go a long way toward the reduction of many types of wrecks. Unfortunately, people often take their safety for...

There is no way to guarantee your safety at intersections. They’re one of the most dangerous places on the road network because they are where drivers traveling in different directions meet. If anyone makes a mistake, it can cause a collision involving many others....

Insurance requirements apply to all drivers licensed by a specific state, so those involved in a crash naturally expect that they’ll be able to file a claim against an at-fault driver’s insurance in a straightforward manner. Unfortunately, a small but noteworthy...

Have you ever found yourself wishing a truck driver would hurry up as you climb a steep hill behind them? Or spotted an overtaking opportunity, only to find that when you pull out, the truck is much longer than you think, so you have to pull back in again? It’s...

Generally speaking, traffic signals are supposed to tell you exactly when to proceed. You just drive according to the lights, progressing through that intersection when the light turns green and stopping when it turns red. It’s safer and easier than a four-way stop....

The cellphone is often referred to as the most significant distraction for any driver. And it is true that phone usage has been linked to thousands upon thousands of accidents. People have suffered serious injuries in crashes caused by drivers who are texting, taking...

Accidents can happen to anyone at any time. Rarely will you see an accident coming, nor will you be prepared for it. Unfortunately, the injuries caused by some accidents can be severe and life-changing.  One injury that may occur after a car, truck or slip-and-fall...