Albuquerque Personal Injury Law Blog

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.

After a car accident takes place, victims often decide to hold the negligent driver who caused the car crash accountable for their behavior. One way they do this is by pursuing a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver. This can often result in an accident investigation and collection of evidence in the form of depositions and interrogatories.

When a witness provides testimony out of court but has been sworn in, this is known as a deposition. Parties use depositions to collect evidence that may or may not be used in a trial. Parties supervise the process individually since the court is not involved. All parties can question the witness and there is a limited opportunity to object to questions. Generally, depositions are considered hearsay and are not admissible at trial. However, the information gathered in the process gives each party an idea of the other's strategy and the information available to them. Additionally, depositions are admissible if one party admits something against their interest at the deposition or when their testimony contradicts what they said at the deposition.

Delivering a baby should be a most joyous occasion for a New Mexico resident, but if the birthing process is not handled properly, it could become a devastating moment. It may be shocking to hear that six to eight of every 1000 infants born in the country suffer a birth injury. A birth injury means that the infant suffered a physical injury while being born.

This means that 76 infants are born daily with a birth injury, translating to three infants an hour. Common birth injuries are caused by a delayed birth and oxygen deprivation. When the medical professionals who were supposed to provide care to the mother and infant fail to live up to their duty, medical malpractice can result. Whether it is due to misconduct or incomplete comprehension, medical professionals can be held accountable for their behavior.

If people across the country have one thing in common, it is that most of them get behind the wheel of a car at least once a day. Whether the motorist is driving to work, dropping the kids off at school or picking up groceries from the corner market, driving is a behavior millions engage in daily. Therefore, it may come as a surprise to most that it is also one of the most dangerous activities people willingly engage in. Thousands of people are injured or die in fatal car accidents every day.

When a routine matter like driving becomes deadly or causes significant injuries, it can be devastating for the victim and their loved ones. Instead of a grocery bill, victims are suddenly dealing with medical bills that they do not have the financial capability to meet. It could also result in the victim becoming unable to work, either temporarily or permanently, thus straining the family's finances at the very time they are needed the most.