Truck drivers might not seem to have much in common with airline pilots, but there are similarities when it comes to fatigue. Both are high-stress jobs, where working while tired can lead to mistakes, causing personal injury and death.  While aviation has long-standing systems for managing fatigue, the trucking industry often lags behind. Regulations and […]

If you’re the victim of a trucking accident (or lost a family member in one), the search for answers can feel overwhelming. The evidence is technical, the regulations are complex, and the stakes could not be higher. Thankfully, our lead attorney Sam Kane brings an uncommon perspective to these cases — one shaped by years […]

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 […]