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., […]

Inclement weather can certainly make it difficult to control a vehicle on the road, but that’s no excuse for truck drivers to cause accidents. Commercial trucking companies are obligated to train their drivers to operate safely in hazardous conditions, whether that means slowing down, avoiding dangerous routes, or increasing following distance. When a semi-truck slides, […]

When a fully loaded semi-truck loses control on a New Mexico mountain pass—like Raton Pass —the results are often catastrophic, and the legal landscape can be complex and challenging. While truck drivers can be held responsible for driving erratically, the trucking company, along with maintenance contractors and manufacturers, may also be liable.  If you or […]

When you’re involved in a serious truck accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming. The physical injuries, the fear, the confusion…it all hits at once. On top of medical decisions and insurance stress, you’re left wondering: How could this have happened? Was the truck driver tired or distracted? Maybe they shouldn’t have been on the road […]

The radio is playing your favorite song, the wind’s in your hair, the sun is shining. Then… bam! Suddenly, a piece of – something – flies off the truck in front of you, smashing into your windshield. Your heart is racing, you’re trying to stay in your lane while you realize what just happened, all […]