Albuquerque Personal Injury Law Blog

We all experience a time where life gets busy. And in order to manage a full schedule, we attempt to cram as much as we can in one day, multitasking when we can. Unfortunately, multitasking has become second nature for many motorists in New Mexico, even when a hectic schedule isn't driving this conduct. Advancements in technology tend to create distractions in motor vehicles, causing a driver to take his or her eyes off of the road.

The dangers of distracted driving are well known; however motorists across the nation still partake in this risky behavior. According to a current study, it was found that the major cause of distracted driving is the eyes, not the brain. In other words, the greatest risk occurs when a driver's eyes are not on the road rather than their brain on the primary task of driving.

When a woman is expecting to bring new life into the world, she is not expecting any harm to be caused to her or her newborn. Unfortunately, there are risks associated with childbirth, but for the most part, unpreventable injuries and harms are not the ones one should be the most concerned with. Medical errors and mistakes could result in harm caused to the mother and baby, and these birth injuries could impact one or both of them temporarily or even for the rest of their life.

At the Jaffe Law Firm, our experienced attorneys understand how devastating and traumatic a birth injury can be. Much trust is placed in the medical professionals that provide care during pregnancy, labor and delivery; therefore when a birth injury results, it can be a very shocking experience. Our law firm is dedicated at helping our clients in the Albuquerque area navigate a medical malpractice action.

There is a seemingly endless array of reasons bicycling is a positive activity in New Mexico. Not only will a frequent bicyclist stay in shape, but it is also good for the environment and helps people save money. That aside, there are inherent risks with riding bicycles. A crash between a motor vehicle and a bicycle can cause serious injuries and death to a rider. This is true even if the rider is taking all the necessary precautions and is wearing safety equipment. With the litany of problems that arise after a bicycle crash, having legal advice is imperative to take the necessary steps to file a lawsuit.

The same dangers that confront drivers who share the road with other drivers apply to bicyclists, except bicyclists have greater vulnerability. Recklessness, negligence, speeding, drowsy driving, drivers who are under the influence and a distracted driver can cause an accident with a bicyclist just as easily as it can with a motor vehicle driver. Often, riders are in worse jeopardy because they do not have the protection of a motor vehicle and even those with quick reflexes will not be able to avoid an accident. After the bike crash, the rider can suffer head injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, cuts, bruises and be injured so seriously that they are paralyzed. It can lead to an immediate fatality.

In May, two motorcyclists were killed in a terrible accident here in New Mexico. More recently, another terrible crash has brought the nation's attention once again to the dangers faced by motorcyclists.

In the recent tragedy, seven people were killed and three more injured when a pickup truck towing a trailer plowed into a group of 10 motorcycles traveling in New Hampshire, police said. The victims were mostly former U.S. Marines who were members of a motorcycle club.