New Mexico ranks high among the states with the highest number of bicycle accidents. A study of bicycle accidents from 2009 to 2013 showed that 36 cyclists were killed and thousands have been injured as a result of crashes with other motor vehicles. The deadly trend continues in 2016 as bicycle accidents remain one Read more»
The state of New Mexico is facing a serious motorcycle crash problem after preliminary data show a sharp increase in motorcycle accidents between the months of January and May this year. Twenty-two people have reportedly been killed in motorcycle crashes in the 5-month period, and the number continues to rise as motorcycle registrations grow Read more»
Alcohol intoxication is a common cause of personal injury arising from vehicular accidents in the U.S. In 2014, around 4,586 motorcyclists were killed in accidents, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are more intoxicated motorcycle riders in fatal crashes than intoxicated car drivers. New Mexico Dram Shop Law In Read more»
A major bus company is facing lawsuits for a deadly bus accident that killed one woman and injured dozens of passengers. Passengers of the ill-fated bus maintained that the driver appeared to be tired, had red eyes when she was taking tickets from passengers, and fell asleep behind the wheel when the bus crashed Read more»
Drivers and bicyclists are often unclear about who is liable when an accident between them occurs. Are bikes allowed to be in the same lane as a vehicle? If a cyclist rides into an opening car door, are they responsible for their injuries and any damage to the car? The “Side-Of-Road” Law Each state Read more»