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...
Six frequently reported injuries in car crashes
There are roughly six injuries that can arise in an auto accident here in New Mexico, the first and most common being whiplash. This is caused by the violent snapping back and forth of the neck and can either stretch or tear the neck ligaments and muscles. Victims may...
What to look for when driving outside of the city
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...
The danger posed by eating while driving
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 study from the...
2019 saw 30-year high in pedestrian deaths, says GHSA
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...
