It may sound like common sense but it bears repeating: driving while texting is incredibly dangerous. Unfortunately, most people tend to underestimate the risks that are involved. According to the NHTSA, approximately 3,450 people were killed in 2016 by distracted driving accidents. Texting or reading text messages requires you to take your eyes off the road, and it only takes … Read More
Common Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Personal Injury Claim After a DUI Accident
Whether you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident or hurt in a car accident, you’re likely facing expensive medical bills or having to take time off work. The good news is that you can file a compensation claim to help you pay those accident-related expenses and recover lost wages. However, a number of car insurance companies are often reluctant to … Read More
Hit by a Drunk Driver? You Want the Best Representation
Being involved in a serious car accident can significantly alter your life, particularly one caused by a drunk driver. In fact, according to the CDC, in 2016 alone, more than 1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence. With the right help from an experienced car accident lawyer, you can get through it and get your life – … Read More
How to Reduce the Temptation to Text and Drive
It’s no secret that texting while driving is very dangerous – which is why it has been outlawed in many states throughout the country. However, many people are still tempted to check their cell phones and even text while driving every day. This is extremely unsafe and lead to serious automotive accidents. If you experience the temptation to text while … Read More
Is Insurance Your Best Source for Compensation in a Drunk Driving Accident?
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, your first inclination may be to pursue compensation through that driver’s insurance company. Even when that is the best course of action, attempting to negotiate a fair settlement without the expertise of an experienced DUI accident injury lawyer can be a mistake. Depending on the laws of … Read More
Three Alternatives to Driving Home Drunk
Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are all too common in Albuquerque and throughout the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 29 people die everyday from auto accidents involving a drunk driver. As a car accident attorney, we see many drunk driving accidents that result when people incorrectly assume they are sober enough to drive home safely. … Read More
How An Accident Attorney Builds a Drunk Driving Case
It’s no secret that Albuquerque has a serious drunk driving problem. According to the CDC, from 2003–2012, drunk drivers were involved in car accidents that lead to approximately 1,254 deaths in New Mexico—and that doesn’t include injuries sustained. A serious injury from a car accident caused by a drunk driver can cause you to miss weeks of work, accumulate thousands … Read More