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Trucking accidents are some of the deadliest types of accidents that occur on New Mexico roads. Due to the number of trucks on our highways and the potential fatigue of long-haul truck drivers as they cross long stretches of open road, these accidents are quite prevalent in New Mexico. Clearly, the consequences are often disastrous. To... read more

When an individual injures another person because of their negligence, the victim or the victim’s family members may commence a negligence lawsuit to hold the other party liable. In certain circumstances, the alleged behavior that the culpable party engaged that caused the injury may be addressed and prohibited by an applicable statute. In those situations,... read more

Distracted driving is not a new problem. However, it seems to be the cause of more and more accidents nationwide. In fact, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration has recently released reports indicating that thousands of individuals are killed as a result of distracted drivers each year. In response to the drastic increase in... read more

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