While most New Mexico car accidents are caused by human error, some devastating crashes are caused by mechanical defects or other serious structural problems with the cars involved in the collision. Some believe that automated car and tire inspections with cameras...
Pure comparative negligence and New Mexico car crashes
If you have been injured due to a New Mexico car accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation for your damages as a result. In order to successfully pursue a claim for lost wages, medical bills and other costs suffered due to...
Teens and summer driving a deadly combo for car accidents
In New Mexico, the summer is a time for people to take to the road and enjoy leisure activities and vacations. This is especially true for teens. However, with the freedom from school and work comes danger. Teen drivers can be hazardous behind the wheel and...
Understanding cognitive distractions and their dangers
New Mexico drivers are at risk of getting into a car wreck because of cognitive distractions. Cognitive distractions are defined as something outside or inside of the car that takes your attention away from the task of driving. Recent studies have shown that cognitive...
How to minimize your car accident risk after dark
Traveling on a New Mexico road at night can be challenging for many reasons. First, a lack of natural light limits how far you scan for people, animals or objects that might be in your path. Furthermore, you are more likely to encounter vehicles that are operated by...
Top mistakes to avoid when filing a personal injury claim
Dealing with an injury that was caused by someone else's neglect is not something that most people want to have to deal with. However, the way you address your claim and the things you do throughout the claims process can work for or against you. If you've recently...
Misuse of driver-assist technology and incidence of car accidents
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....
