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....
Personal Injury
Children are more distracting than phones
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...
Signs of a TBI after an accident
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...
How passengers can contribute to serious and deadly accidents
You have likely heard how dangerous distracted driving is. You may even do the responsible thing and put your phone away while behind the wheel or turn it off until you reach your destination. While this is a great first step in ending distracted driving, it’s...
How steering wheels may injure you in an accident
If you are like most people, you don't think of your steering wheel as something that can cause harm. In fact, you likely use it day after day without considering what would happen if you were in an accident. Unfortunately, due to the steering wheel's position, the...
Tips for taking excellent accident photos
If you're involved in a car crash, it's helpful to take photos after the fact. These can be used as evidence to show what occurred in the wreck. Remember, the other driver may not agree with your account of what happened. They may claim that you were at fault when you...
Just how dangerous are slip-and-fall accidents?
One minute, you are minding your own business. The next, you find yourself on the floor in agony. That’s literally how easy it is to have a slip-and-fall accident. No matter who you are, what you are doing or where you are located, the risk of falling is always...
Could a New Mexico car crash saddle you with massive debt?
Every month, every six months or every year, you pay to renew your motor vehicle liability insurance policy. New Mexico requires that every driver have insurance that applies to their vehicle and protects them if they drive someone else's car. The policy that you...
Qualities to look for in a motorcycle helmet
As a motorcyclist, you understand that you are at greater risk than people who are in the cars around you. The odds are that you will be injured if one of them makes a mistake and hits you while you're on your bike. One of the best ways to stay safe is to have a...
Why snow brings good and bad news to Santa Fe
The good thing about living in or close to a ski resort is there are plenty of snowplows to keep the roads open after a snowfall. What’s more, they have an extra financial incentive to do so. Skiers who cannot reach the slopes cannot spend money at the stores,...