On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Jan 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
You may have been involved in a serious crash with a driver who ran a red light in New Mexico. What you may not know is that many red light-running crashes end much worse. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that in 2016, more than 800 people died in...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Dec 20, 2019 | Car Accidents
New equipment designed to make driving easier and safer is actually putting everyone on the road more at risk, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.The group says the systems can make the road a safer place when used correctly,...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Oct 31, 2019 | Car Accidents
Using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft has become a norm in the United States. While many of us see no issue getting a ride from a stranger, there can be potential consequences.Based on a study done in 2018, the number of traffic-related deaths has increased by...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Sep 10, 2019 | Car Accidents
New Mexico has taken legislative action in recent years to prohibit cellphone-related driving distractions. Since cellphones have becomes so prevalent, there has been a corresponding spike in accidents from distracted driving. It is now illegal to hold your cellphone...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Sep 2, 2019 | Car Accidents
You were on your way to pick up your kids after school and slowed down when you reached the school zone. Unfortunately, the distracted driver behind you wasn’t paying attention and rear-ended you.You count yourself lucky. There was only minor damage to your car,...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Aug 30, 2019 | Car Accidents
Your teenager just got their driver’s license over the summer. Now they’re looking forward to foregoing the school bus and driving themselves to school instead.While you might be happy about their new-found sense of independence, you may also worry about...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Aug 20, 2019 | Car Accidents
Getting into a motor vehicle collision at high speeds can be devastating for any anyone. But for a motorcycle rider, the resulting injuries can be far more severe than for the driver of a heavy vehicle. Injuries resulting in amputation are especially common for...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Feb 26, 2019 | Car Accidents
We all do it. You may be having coffee with a friend, watching a movie or finishing up a last-minute report for your boss. Suddenly, your phone emits that enticing sound—alerting you to an incoming text, email or social media notification. Without thinking, you...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Jan 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving has become a growing problem in recent years. It used to be that your carry-out coffee and your kids in the back seat were the only things taking your attention away the road. Nowadays, however, our phones provide the constant temptation of...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Dec 12, 2018 | Car Accidents
Going through a car accident can be traumatizing. Your life flashes before your eyes, and your world is turned upside-down. Suddenly, you find yourself in a hospital bed, trying to make sense of what happened—and what it means for your future.In stressful times...
