Truck Accidents

Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles have the potential to cause major havoc when they are involved in a New Mexico truck accident. Not only are accidents involving semi-trucks often more serious than those involving other vehicles, but also they are more likely to occur, due to the size and weight of these large trucks.... read more

New Mexico truck drivers routinely drive hundreds of miles across the country delivering goods. The majority of a truck driver’s time is spent navigating the nations’ vast highways, often traveling hundreds of miles without making a turn. Indeed, highways are specifically designed for large trucks to easily travel from one city to another. Even when... read more

New Mexico is a vast and fairly unpopulated state with thousands of miles of dirt roads stretching across the state’s open deserts. Many of these dirt roads cross federal lands that are virtually unoccupied, but other roads, however, are more frequently used by hunters and others seeking to explore what New Mexico has to offer.... read more

Emergency vehicles may need to park on the shoulder of the highway for a number of reasons. Commonly, these vehicles are responding to New Mexico auto accidents or are taking care of official government business. However, the presence of these vehicles in such close proximity to fast-moving traffic certainly presents safety issues. Civilian motorists as... read more

Truck accidents can occur for a number of reasons. For example, it is common to see reports of truck accidents being caused by distracted drivers or drivers who fail to get the necessary amount of rest between shifts. However, one of the most common causes of New Mexico truck accident continues to be intoxicated driving.... read more