Like most of the other states in the country, New Mexico has a law that prohibits drivers from texting and driving. New Mexico's law is fairly broad and applies to every motorist, not just to inexperienced drivers. Moreover, unlike the provisions of some other states,...
New Mexico State Police arrested a man following a pedestrian accident that claimed the life of an 85-year-old. Police allege that the driver was under the influence of marijuana and prescription medications at the time of the deadly car accident. In addition to an...
This blog has from time to time referred to non-economic damages like pain and suffering.Following a car accident, the victim can claim different forms of compensation from the negligent driver. For one, she can ask for her special or economic damages. These types of...
A proposal pending before the New Mexico State Legislature would, if passed, increase the criminal penalties for the offense of careless driving. As it stands, drivers can be charged with careless driving when they fail to devote their full attention to operating...