When someone’s been hurt in an accident, they expect their attorney to do everything possible to get the compensation they deserve. But when it starts to feel like their case isn’t a priority, is taking too long, or there’s pressure to take a settlement that seems too low, the victim may want to change their […]

Lawyers have a legal obligation to be honest when representing their clients. In fact, the American Bar Association’s Model Rule 4.1, “Truthfulness in Statements to Others,” states: In the course of representing a client, a lawyer shall not knowingly: (a) make a false statement of material fact or law to a third person; or (b) […]

Doctor visits, insurance calls, vehicle repairs, and so many unanswered questions. The moments and days after a car crash can feel like a whirlwind. But many people don’t realize that one document can make all of those things easier and quietly shape the outcome of an injury claim: the police crash report. This report is […]

You’re sitting at a stoplight when a car plows into you from behind. The driver apologizes—then admits they don’t have insurance. Or worse, they speed off before you can even get a license plate number. For too many New Mexico drivers, that moment turns a simple fender bender into a financial nightmare. Medical bills pile […]

Dust storms turn stretches of New Mexico highways into zero-visibility zones in seconds, leading to chain-reaction crashes that involve cars and big rigs alike. Just one example: in the past half-century, at least 40 lives have been lost in Lordsburg Playa along I-10, which has some of the most intense dust storms in the Chihuahuan […]

Work zones are a necessary part of keeping New Mexico’s roads safe and functional. But when trucks enter the traffic mix, these zones can quickly become hotspots for serious accidents. In 2023, there were 9 work zone fatalities across the state, with 5 of them involving trucks. And over the past decade in the U.S., […]