On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Regardless of how busy a road is, there are still many hazards a driver could encounter. For instance, a motorist is more likely to encounter an animal trying to cross a street in a rural area because the road is closer to their dens or nests. Those who are traveling...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents
Distracted driving crashes are all too common in New Mexico. While many are caused by drivers calling or texting behind the wheel, there’s another factor that can be overlooked, and that’s the presence of food and drinks in the car. According to a 2014...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | May 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
It could be that you were injured while taking a walk in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pedestrian accidents are becoming more prevalent, and this is partially due to certain unsafe driving behaviors. Pedestrian deaths have been on the rise since 2009. The Governors Highway...
On behalf of Allegra-Law, LLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Though self-driving cars are more than a decade away from realization, automakers want to ensure the public’s support for them. Yet the majority of U.S. adults have misgivings about this next step in car technology. You may have misgivings even about current car...
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...
