Car accidents are unfortunate events that can affect any resident of New Mexico. It’s important to know which areas of the body are most likely to be at risk. Head and brain injuries Head injuries are very common after a car accident. Traumatic brain injuries, in...
Common mistakes people make after a car accident
Car accidents can be devastating for any resident of New Mexico. In the aftermath, some people make common mistakes. You need to know about these so you can avoid making them yourself if you are in one. Fleeing the scene of the accident It’s illegal to flee the scene...
Navigate to Safety program to protect teen drivers
It seems that every day, teen drivers hit the roads of New Mexico for the first time. A new program aims to help keep those drivers safe and reduce the risk of fatal car crashes. What is the program to reduce fatal crashes among teen drivers? Navigate to Safety:...
Speeding as a cause of crashes in New Mexico
There are many causes of car accidents in New Mexico, but among them, speeding is the major culprit. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration found that more than 25% of all fatal crashes on the road occur because of speeding, which is quite shocking...
Safety advocates debate teen trucker laws
Teens are coming to the world of the long haul in the field of professional truckers. There was a time when the median age for truckers was 54, but a shortage in haulers has prompted a need to cover the gap in New Mexico and across the country. This has led ambitious...
What happens if I get into an accident with my friend’s car?
There are many reasons that New Mexico drivers might be driving a car that doesn’t belong to them. Normally cars get borrowed and swapped back and forth without incident all the time, but accidents bring in a lot more questions. Who’s liable when driving a borrowed...
Surprising statistics about top causes of car crashes
The term "car accident" is a somewhat general and vague way to describe collisions. Numerous different kinds of accidents happen on New Mexico roads, and the crashes might result in minor body damage or someone suffering horrible injuries. A review of national vehicle...
Fall hazards that can cause accidents
Fall helps drivers to prepare for their worst season, which is winter. Drivers should be prepared for the changes in weather that create a number of driving hazards in New Mexico. Road debris Each fall, trees shed leaves, pine needles and twigs that end up on...
Should you drive to work if you feel ill?
Driving your car to your New Mexico job when you feel too ill to operate a vehicle can cause a severe car accident. While staying at home may fail to earn approval from your supervisor, driving a car is a risk you do not want to take. Should you drive if you have a...
Early school start? Your teen may be at higher risk for crashes
Many secondary schools in New Mexico have early start times, often because teens have jobs after school that may require them to finish early. What you may not know is that an earlier school start time increases your teen driver’s risk of being involved in a motor...
