Slate’s Law Blog
Those Chicken Strips Could Get You a Lot of Money on Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
Choosing the best chicken strips in New Mexico is no simple feat. Some people love the thickly battered chicken strips at Chili’s, which are crispy on the outside and spongy on the inside and which pair perfectly with honey mustard. Others prefer the breadcrumb-coated...
Court Awards $412 Million to Plaintiff in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Shady Male Enhancement Clinic
The courts calculate damages in medical malpractice lawsuits based on the plaintiff’s past and future medical expenses and past and future lost income, and sometimes noneconomic damages for the non-financial hardships the plaintiff has suffered and will continue to...
Lawsuit Causes City to Rebuild Dangerous Intersection
Most car accident lawsuits and insurance claims name the at-fault driver as a defendant because the main cause of most accidents is negligence on the part of one of the drivers involved. Some examples of this negligence include excessive speed, distracted driving, and...
How Bad is it When One Person Runs One Red Light?
Children who are barely old enough to combine words to form sentences know that a red light means stop and a green light means go. Failure to stop at a red light is one of the most dangerous things a person can do when driving. Trying to get through a yellow light...
Paddleboarding Accidents
Standup paddleboarding is like surfing, except that you use a paddle to stay upright, making the sport more like rowing a raft. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancient cultures around the world, from China to South America to the Middle East, engaged in...
Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Early one Monday afternoon in June 2024, a white Toyota ran a red light at the intersection of La Posta Road and Paseo del Pueblo Sur in Taos. It collided with the rear of one car and then when on to strike another car. The struck vehicles then collided with two other...
Your Car Does a Better Job Than You Think of Preventing Catastrophic Injury in a Collision
It is easy to resent the way your car wreaks havoc on your finances, especially in New Mexico, where public transportation options are few. You cannot get to work without your car, but a substantial portion of your paycheck goes to your monthly car payment, so...
Students’ Parents Sue School District After Speeding Car Crashes Into School Bus
If you get injured in a motor vehicle accident, you have the right to seek compensation for your medical bills and other financial losses arising from the accident from any of the parties responsible for the accident. That means that if you were a passenger on a bus...
Nighttime Motorcycle Safety in New Mexico
The only thing more beautiful than riding a motorcycle in New Mexico and taking in the scenic mountain views is riding a motorcycle in New Mexico on a starlit night when there is nothing to do except enjoy the cool air and the quiet. At certain times of the year, you...
Four Bad Driving Habits That Increase Your Risk of a Collision
The news headlines about catastrophic accidents are sufficient to remind you to avoid the most dangerous driving behaviors, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or taking selfies behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Even though you are too cautious to...