Truck Accident Cases

In a recent appellate decision, a court held that an employer’s insurance contract covered an accident that was caused by an employee of the company who was drinking and driving. The case illustrates important concepts regarding insurance coverage that are frequently implicated in New Mexico truck accidents. The Facts of the Case The plaintiff was... read more

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case brought by a woman who was injured when her vehicle was struck by the defendant truck driver. The court was tasked with determining whether, despite her failure to object at the time, the plaintiff was entitled to a new trial based on... read more

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a New Mexico truck accident case affirming a $164 million jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The case presented the court with the opportunity to discuss whether the significant jury award was permissible under state law. Finding that there was no reason to reject... read more

Recently, an appellate court issued an opinion in a wrongful death case in which a man was killed after rear-ending a slow-moving tractor trailer. The tragedy was heightened by the fact that the victim’s sons witnessed his body burning, and his family suffered severe emotional distress as a result of learning of his death. The... read more

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a construction accident case involving the question of whether the defendant – a government employee – was entitled to official immunity. The case presents important issues for New Mexico personal injury plaintiffs who have been hurt due to the negligence of a government... read more