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New Mexico Pedestrian Accident Statistics

New Mexico Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The laws of physics may not apply in cartoons, but the Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner cartoons give you an idea of how fast the traffic moves on New Mexico’s highways and on how few sidewalks there are in New Mexico. Meanwhile, no one ever decided to stay indoors in...

Dram Shop Liability Laws in New Mexico

Dram Shop Liability Laws in New Mexico

Here in New Mexico, you are probably used to using different systems of measurement in different contexts. You probably know your weight in pounds but not in kilograms and the temperature of this year’s summer heat in triple-digit degrees Fahrenheit but not in degrees...

Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Business Disputes

Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Business Disputes

After a few drinks, long-married couples might tell you that a successful marriage is a lot like a successful business partnership. Drunk or sober, and for better or for worse, it stands to reason that an unsuccessful business partnership is a lot like an unsuccessful...

Lane Change Accidents in New Mexico

Lane Change Accidents in New Mexico

The car accidents that make the news headlines are the ones that involve an egregious driver error, such as someone driving at 100 miles per hour on a city street or driving the wrong way in a lane of traffic and crashing head-on into an approaching car. These types...

Seven Stages of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Seven Stages of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

When the injured party and the insurance company cannot agree on an adequate settlement amount, filing a lawsuit may be the only option left to obtain compensation and resolve the matter. However, many people do not know what to expect when a personal injury lawsuit...

How Can I Tell That I Have Been Misdiagnosed?

How Can I Tell That I Have Been Misdiagnosed?

Have you sought medical treatment, but your condition does not seem to improve? While doctors are highly skilled and trained professionals, they can make mistakes. One such error pertains to misdiagnosing patients. The consequences of misdiagnosis can be severe,...