by Slate Stern | Aug 4, 2020 | Slate's Law Blog
For a number of years, designers of autonomous vehicles and researchers who test them have emphasized that self-driving cars may be able to reduce the overall rate of car accidents and personal injuries because these vehicles will be able to prevent human error from...
by Slate Stern | Mar 6, 2020 | Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
Nobody anticipates getting hurt in a car accident in or around Santa Fe, yet motor vehicle crashes do happen with regularity. According to data compiled by the University of New Mexico from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, about 29% of...
by Slate Stern | Feb 28, 2020 | Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
If you were recently involved in a car crash or another type of accident, you may be thinking about your options for seeking compensation. As you consider whether you are eligible to file an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit against the negligent party, you...
by Slate Stern | Feb 19, 2020 | Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
Based on data compiled by the New Mexico Department of Health, New Mexico is one of the most dangerous states for people who drive and ride in cars. While the state’s overall motor vehicle fatality rate is approximately 28% higher than the national average, New...
by Slate Stern | Feb 19, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
Being involved in a car crash can cause many serious injuries, and the deadliest of those are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Data shows that TBIs are one of the primary causes of death and disability in New Mexico and throughout the United States. If you...