The large trucks on New Mexico roads dwarf even the larger passenger vehicles sharing the same road system. A fully-loaded 18-wheeler truck can weigh in at as much as 40 tons while the typical passenger vehicle weighs around 5,000 pounds, or two and a half tons. When...
How can I move on after an injury changes my life?
Accidents happen without warning in New Mexico. Sometimes, you get lucky and walk away with only minor injuries, but other times, an accident leaves you with a catastrophic injury that changes your life. Moving forward after such an accident is difficult. Not only do...
Recovery from a traumatic brain injury after an accident
The NIH describes a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as an injury to the brain caused by an external force. In a car accident, you may suffer a bump or jolt. The very nature of a car accident can lead to your brain slamming into your skull or your head colliding with...
Crashes are the biggest cause of on-the-job deaths for truckers
There is a reason many insurance companies ask for estimated miles driven when offering auto insurance. They know that the more miles a person spends on the road, the greater the chances of getting into an accident. Make those long hours consecutive or back-to-back...
Truck driver error and poor maintenance may cause brake failure
Late last summer, a multi-vehicle accident just west of Denver, Colorado, made national headlines. In the lead-up to that accident, a semitruck descended too quickly into the metropolitan area from the Rocky Mountains. Sadly, after the truck’s brakes failed, four...
Communication problems and medical errors
People who seek medical attention should be able to trust that they will receive appropriate care. In many situations, a patient will be evaluated and treated properly. However, there are too many situations in which errors are made. These errors can leave a person...