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Truck accidents have the potential to result in massive property damage, serious injury, and even death, due to the magnitude of the trucks and the subsequent havoc that is caused when vehicles of this size are involved in an accident. There are many causes of truck accidents, and even with stringent safety regulations and driver... read more

New Mexico, like many other states, has very specific rules regarding when an employer can be held liable for their employee’s behavior. There are four theories on which a claim can be brought. These theories are respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent hiring, and negligent supervision or training. Under the theory of respondeat superior, an employer may... read more

Many states have some form of governmental immunity, which is a privilege that prevents the government from being sued in a tort lawsuit. Oftentimes, under this doctrine the government may only be sued if it specifically grants permission to be sued. Like the majority of other states, New Mexico has its own Tort Claims Act... read more

A double-decker tour bus crashed earlier this month in San Francisco, startling many bystanders and seriously injuring several passengers. According to one national news report, the driver of the tour bus lost control and ended up causing destruction across almost two city blocks. A witness reported that they saw the tour bus driving very fast... read more

Early last week, two individuals were killed in a tragic accident near El Paso, Texas. According to one news report, the accident occurred when a music group’s touring van collided with a large 18-wheeler near a Border Patrol checkpoint. Evidently, the metal band was traveling in their tour bus at around 9:00 a.m. near U.S. 62/180 at... read more