Automobile accidents in New Mexico can result in serious and even fatal injuries. Over the past decade, there has been a marked increase in the technologies incorporated into motor vehicles designed to enhance the overall safety of driving and prevent accidents....
Does new car technology increase the risk of car accidents?
Many different types of advanced safety features that are now more common in newer vehicles have reduced the risk of accidents in New Mexico and around the country, but there's still a spike that has recently occurred. Studies show the increase in car accidents is due...
Why having passengers increases crash risks for teen drivers
Teenage drivers pose an increased danger to others on New Mexico roadways because they lack experience. This lack of experience makes them less likely to avoid crashes. However, many car wrecks involving teenage drivers also result from those drivers having other...
Accidents caused by slow drivers
People usually think of fast drivers as being the ones responsible for car accidents, but they should know that slow drivers are equally as dangerous. New Mexico authorities post speed limits to help ensure that drivers keep traffic moving at a safe pace for everyone....
How to stay safe when helping another motorist
If you pass a car accident in New Mexico, your first instinct might be to pull over and help the injured motorists. However, if you pull over without taking safety precautions, the results could be deadly. People have been killed because they stopped to help an...
Truck driver fatigue similar to driving under influence
Residents of New Mexico have seen the essential role that truck drivers play in keeping stores stocked with foods and goods. To keep shelves stocked, business owners may be tempted to have truckers drive for longer periods than legally allowed. This could result in...
Car crash with an uninsured driver: What can be done?
Although a car crash is a stressful situation to find yourself in, things may not suddenly seem so bad once you realize that you weren't the cause of the accident. You look around and notice that everyone is okay and decide that it's time to speak with the other...
Why speeding on the highway is so dangerous
Speeding is dangerous. If you manage to avoid getting tickets you might start to think it's acceptable. But just because you've avoided getting in trouble in the past doesn't mean you'll be safe in the future. Every day, thousands of people are stopped by the police...
Common driving habits in New Mexico that can result in fatalities
Anyone can get into a car accident, but certain driving behaviors can cause the likelihood of getting into an accident to skyrocket. In the blink of an eye, a driver could be facing severe injuries, loss of life, brain damage, permanent disability and massive medical...
Owners Are Liable for Vehicle Condition
Responsible drivers maintain their vehicles to ensure they are as safe as possible to operate on public roadways. When negligence causes a vehicle to lose control and injure people or property, liability issues arise. New Mexico law requires car owners to carry at...
