There are many causes of car accidents in New Mexico, but among them, speeding is the major culprit. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration found that more than 25% of all fatal crashes on the road occur because of speeding, which is quite shocking...
Car Accidents
Safety advocates debate teen trucker laws
Teens are coming to the world of the long haul in the field of professional truckers. There was a time when the median age for truckers was 54, but a shortage in haulers has prompted a need to cover the gap in New Mexico and across the country. This has led ambitious...
What happens if I get into an accident with my friend’s car?
There are many reasons that New Mexico drivers might be driving a car that doesn’t belong to them. Normally cars get borrowed and swapped back and forth without incident all the time, but accidents bring in a lot more questions. Who’s liable when driving a borrowed...
Surprising statistics about top causes of car crashes
The term "car accident" is a somewhat general and vague way to describe collisions. Numerous different kinds of accidents happen on New Mexico roads, and the crashes might result in minor body damage or someone suffering horrible injuries. A review of national vehicle...
Fall hazards that can cause accidents
Fall helps drivers to prepare for their worst season, which is winter. Drivers should be prepared for the changes in weather that create a number of driving hazards in New Mexico. Road debris Each fall, trees shed leaves, pine needles and twigs that end up on...
Should you drive to work if you feel ill?
Driving your car to your New Mexico job when you feel too ill to operate a vehicle can cause a severe car accident. While staying at home may fail to earn approval from your supervisor, driving a car is a risk you do not want to take. Should you drive if you have a...
Early school start? Your teen may be at higher risk for crashes
Many secondary schools in New Mexico have early start times, often because teens have jobs after school that may require them to finish early. What you may not know is that an earlier school start time increases your teen driver’s risk of being involved in a motor...
Automated vehicle inspections could cut accident risk
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...