Category Archives: new mexico trucking accident lawyer
High Speed 18 Wheeler Wreck in Albuquerque
Getting Compensation From a High Speed 18 Wheeler Wreck in Albuquerque We have all heard the common expression that “speed kills.” This could not be more true with heavy tractor trailer accidents occurring in New Mexico. A high speed 18 wheeler wreck in Albuquerque could result in significant destruction, catastrophic personal injuries, and even… Read More »
Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue
Our New Mexico Lawyers Explain the Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue It is widely known that it is never a good idea to operate a motor vehicle while fatigued. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, driving while fatigued is as dangerous as driving under the influence. For drivers who choose to get… Read More »
Semi Tractor Trailer Accident Caused by Tire Blowout
Understanding New Mexico Law and Federal Regulations After a Tire Blowout Accident One of the most obvious things about a semi tractor trailer is its wheels. Also known as an 18 wheelers, the wheels on a large commercial truck are vital to delivery. Not only do wheels help the truck move and go forward… Read More »
Truck Driver’s Negligence: What is the Trucking Company’s Liability?
Understanding Trucking Company’s Liability in New Mexico After a Truck Driver’s Negligence Harms You Trucks like 18 wheelers and tankers do not drive themselves. Or at least, not yet. Rather, trucks are driven by truck drivers. These truck drivers must study, pass a written test, pass a driving test, and then shadow another trucker… Read More »
Drunk Driving Trucking Accident in New Mexico
What Are My Rights After a Drunk Driving Truck Accident in New Mexico? Drunk driving is a serious problem. According to the CDC, there is one drunk driving death every 50 minutes in the United States. This is a staggering figure, particularly considering that drunk driving is entirely preventable. While all states have a… Read More »
Tractor Trailers Blown Over on a Highway
Albuquerque Trucking Accident Lawyer Explains Liability When Tractor Trailers Blown Over on a Highway Harm Innocent People Well, strike another one for 2020. Yesterday on September 9, 2020, 45 semi tractor trailer trucks were blown over due to high winds in Utah according to various news outlets. There were some reports of injuries but… Read More »
Truck Driver Fell Asleep at the Wheel: NM Trucking Accident Lawyer Explains Hours of Service Violations
Understanding What the Hours of Service Violations from our NM Trucking Accident Lawyer When a Truck Driver Fell Asleep at the Wheel Large commercial vehicles like 18 wheelers, semi tractor trailers, big rigs, tandem trailers, delivery vans, and other box trucks are inherently dangerous vehicles. They are simply more difficult to maneuver, more difficult… Read More »
Vehicle Rollover from a Trucking Accident in New Mexico
Liability and Injuries in a Vehicle Rollover from a Trucking Accident in New Mexico When most people hear of a vehicle rollover they think of an SUV rollover. After all, this was a common cause of many SUV accidents in the late 90s and early 2000s. But SUVs have been made safer with lower… Read More »
18 Wheeler Wreck Lawyer in New Mexico to Help With Injuries
Help With Injuries After a Crash: 18 Wheeler Wreck Lawyer in New Mexico Can Help Any type of motor vehicle can result in serious or devastating personal injuries. But trucking accidents with large big rigs, tankers, box trucks, and other semi tractor trailers can result in even worse personal injuries that are more likely… Read More »
Truck Driver Errors Causing a New Mexico Trucking Accident
Common Truck Driver Errors Causing a New Mexico Trucking: Explained by Our Albuquerque Trucking Accident Lawyer There are many different causes of a New Mexico trucking accident. It could be caused by mechanical errors when a tire explodes and causes a truck to lose control or for the tire debris to cause an accident. … Read More »
