Fall is a favorite season for many. The cooler air after the summer heat feels brisk and refreshing. The season also brings a variety of changes to the weather, which affects nature and wildlife. For us humans, it marks the beginning of the school year, fall sports...
Do I need an attorney after a truck crash?
Commercial trucking vehicles weigh hundreds or thousands of pounds more than standard passenger vehicles. If a truck driver collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be catastrophic. When so much is on the line to recover from an accident, should you...
Pedestrian fatalities hit record highs
The number of fatalities related to motor vehicle accidents has remained relatively steady in recent years. The same cannot be said for the numbers of pedestrians killed in crashes, however. According to a recent study by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association,...
How might sleepiness affect the ability to drive safely?
Like most people, you probably feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do. Between your working hours, commute and family responsibilities, you may not have enough time for adequate sleep. Although the typical American reliance on...
The facts about bike accidents
It is unsurprising that, in crashes between bicyclists and vehicles, the bicyclist usually ends up with far more severe injuries. Since bicycles often share the road with vehicles, understanding safe conduct on a bike is very important. However, there is no denying...
Starting over after a car accident
For some people, motor vehicle collisions are relatively minor and those involved are able to move on with their lives easily. However, some wrecks are very devastating and cause people to have a very hard time afterward, not only in terms of their physical well-being...
Distracted driving: Are hands-free cellphones the answer?
Distracted driving poses a danger to everyone on the road. In 2018, more than 2,800 people were killed in auto accidents involving distracted driving throughout the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an attempt to save lives and...
What are the signs of a serious spinal injury?
A serious accident, such as a car wreck, can cause equally serious injuries. Injuries to the spinal cord can be particularly severe, as they can cause lifelong effects, including paralysis. Receiving immediate medical attention after a spinal injury is of the utmost...
Ways to reduce pedestrian deaths in New Mexico
Dotting New Mexico highways are memorial signs expressing love and remembrance for those who were killed in auto collisions on our roads. These memorials often include loving messages, wooden crosses and flowers. They are a stark reminder of the everyday dangers of...
Watching for signs of paralysis after a motor vehicle accident
Car crashes occur every day in New Mexico, but some accidents are more severe than others. One of the more catastrophic injuries people can experience is damage to the spinal cord that causes paralysis. The Mayo Clinic states that a “sudden, traumatic blow to your...