Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks are involved in thousands of deadly accidents every year. In an effort to prevent truck accidents and improve the safety of highways in New Mexico, the state has passed a new law that prohibits semi-trucks from entering the left lane on any highway that has two lanes or more. The Details of New... read more

Large commercial trucks are one of the most dangerous vehicles to encounter on the roads in New Mexico. A small passenger vehicle is no match for the size and weight of a big rig. A simple rear-end collision, for example, could result in a catastrophic underride accident when it involves a tractor-trailer. An underride accident... read more

If you get injured in an accident involving a semi-truck, you need to understand the full value of your injury claim before reaching a settlement with an insurance company. You may not be able to trust the value assigned to your case by an insurer, as it will want to minimize your payout as much... read more

When you think of a truck accident, you may picture a negligent truck driver who falls asleep behind the wheel or fails to check a blind spot before switching lanes. It may not occur to you that a catastrophic truck accident could also be caused by a piece of equipment, such as a tire blowout.... read more

All motor vehicle drivers in New Mexico are required to carry a minimum amount of automobile insurance. Commercial truck drivers and common carriers are no exception to this rule. New Mexico and federal law both impose minimum insurance requirements to cover the damage caused by an accident. The insurance required for commercial trucks is much... read more