Los Lunas Personal Injury Law Blog

The oil and gas industry continues to boom in New Mexico, and many people go to work and expose themselves to various types of oil and gas rig accidents on a daily basis. Tragic injuries can happen in many ways, and one serious type of accident occurs when equipment on the rig is not properly secured. 

In addition to operating their trucks and tractor-trailers in a careful and safe manner at all times while on the road, truck drivers are also responsible for ensuring that their truck’s equipment.

When large trucks, including semis, big rigs, and tractor-trailers, are not equipped with reliable and well-working braking systems, serious accidents can result that lead to traumatic debilitating injuries or death.

If you sustain an injury while you are working at your job and while you are performing a job duty in the scope of your employment, you may be eligible to file a claim for New Mexico workers’ compensation benefits.

Generally speaking, the industry surrounding natural gas is well regulated by the United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration, commonly known as OSHA.

If you are involved in an automobile crash while you are operating your company vehicle, and you are not at fault for the collision, in addition to making a Worker’s Compensation Claim.

There are many ways that defective products can cause serious injuries to consumers. When that happens, recalls may be issued, and these products are commonly removed from the market.

Should you find yourself in the unfortunate predicament of being injured at work, you may not know what action to take.

Tesla is yet again making headlines as federal investigators are looking into the possibility of defective cooling systems on early models from the vehicle manufacturer.

Amazon reported more than $280 billion in revenue last year, making the company the top online retailer in the world. About half of all e-commerce in the United States involves Amazon, and people have about 12 million products delivered to their homes each year from Amazon.

After a job-related injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance will cover your medical expenses and 2/3 of your lost wages.

After an accident and serious injuries, your physical health and recovery should be your priority.

Some workplace injuries are purely accidental, and no one is necessarily at fault. For example, you might suffer back injuries when lifting something heavy, though you have lifted such items many times before.

Seat belts save lives – 14, 955 lives, to be exact. That’s the number of lives saved thanks to seat belts during the year 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

When a vehicle impact occurs the front seat of the vehicle can collapse backward, when this happens, the seat occupant will be forced into the back seat or ejected.

Passenger vehicles began having airbags installed in the 1970s, and the federal government began requiring dual front airbags on all consumer vehicles in 1998.

Child seats are critical for any parent who drives a vehicle with their child riding along. In fact, you cannot even leave the hospital with a newborn until you have the right car seat properly installed in your vehicle.

Vehicles are required to be manufactured to not only keep motorists safe while driving, but also to maximize protections in the event of a crash.

Child seats are critical to keep our smaller children safe in the event of a car accident. Adult restraints may also fail during a collision.

In recent years, Tesla has introduced self-driving vehicles on our roads. Self-driving technology eliminates a human to be in control of the vehicle relying on the Earth based GPS satellites as the autopilot.

All passenger vehicles come standard with airbags that are intended to protect us in the event of a car crash.

Many people involved in a traffic accident sustain some type of head injury. In many situations, head injuries can be invisible and are not apparent without diagnostic testing, so it is critical for any car accident victim who might have a head injury to seek a full medical evaluation right away.

Passenger vehicles come with many safety features, including seat belts, airbags, roll bars, crumple zones, and more. Unfortunately, none of these safety features can protect you from injuries if you are ejected from a vehicle in a crash.

Motor vehicles have many different essential parts that could malfunction and cause serious problems and possible injuries.

When vehicle defects cause serious monetary losses for motorists, the resulting legal cases can be drawn-out and contentious. Automakers should be held liable for the harm they cause, but these large corporations will often fight against liability and compensating consumers whenever possible.

It can be difficult to know what to do after an injury. Those responsible do not want to take responsibility, so they downplay the injuries or ignore them. This is a mistake, as you should always get medical attention and a formal diagnosis of your injuries as soon as possible after a accident. Doing so can help preserve your rights and seeking medical help.

By now, every driver should know that texting or otherwise using your smartphone while driving is extremely dangerous. However, many people fail to realize other types of distracted driving behaviors.

Like all of the 50 states, New Mexico requires every driver to have a minimum amount of car insurance. If authorities learn that the driver does not have the necessary insurance coverage, the New Mexico Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act allows the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to fully suspend their vehicle registration.

Accidental injuries can range from cuts and bruises to fatal organ damage and everything in between. Just because an injury is non-fatal, however, does not mean that it will not have life-altering effects.

Distracted drivers often fail to notice when traffic is slowing down or stopping, resulting in collisions on a regular basis. Drivers who are not paying attention also commonly miss people who are walking, jogging, or cycling, and can cause deadly, often tragic injuries.

Having any type of surgery is a nerve-wracking experience - even if it’s a “routine” procedure. The truth of the matter is that no surgery is routine from the perspective of a patient, and every time you have surgery you are literally putting your life in the hands of the surgeon performing the procedure and his or her medical team.

According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, an accident involving a semi-truck or other large vehicle occurred every 4 hours in 2016, the most recent year for which data is available.

Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (compared to about 4,000 pounds for the average vehicle) and often carry heavy or even hazardous cargo. It makes sense that drivers don’t want just anyone behind the wheel of these large and dangerous commercial vehicles.

A dog attack can be a terrifying experience that can entitle victims to significant compensation for their injuries. If you’ve recently been attacked by a dog , you may be wondering whether you need a police report of the incident in order to file a claim against the dog’s owner.

In the aftermath of a car crash, the scene can be chaotic. The people involved are likely shaken up, and many victims do not know exactly what to do.

When personal injuries occur, it can impact every area of your life. You may be unable to work or even perform simple chores around your home, while facing the prospect of endless doctors appointments and medical treatments.

Car accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence throughout New Mexico. Even a minor crash or collision can end up causing you serious personal injuries. In the aftermath of an accident, it is important to be aware of what you need to do to protect your rights to compensation.

Each day, countless truckers wake up and don't feel like getting on the road. It's not that they're sleepy or have a fear of driving, but instead that they're just experiencing burnout.

The editor of the academic journal Burnout Research notes that there are three different stages truckers go through before they begin to experience disillusionment with their jobs.

Someone spills a drink on the tile floor of a grocery store and you walk right into the puddle of liquid without noticing it. Or maybe a staircase you take after leaving your doctor's visit is poorly lit and you slip and fall all the way down a full flight of stairs. If you suffer injuries in one of these types of instances, you may want to hold the property's owner liable for your mounting medical costs and lost wages.

Property owners are understood to assume certain risks when they decide to make their facility accessible to others. One of the responsibilities they assume is keeping their premises safe. They're also responsible for taking reasonable precautions to ensure that safety hazards are minimized.