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Joleen K. Youngers

Joleen K. Youngers is Co-Founder and Trial Attorney at Youngers Law, PA, with offices in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Cleveland. She has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in personal injury, civil rights, employment, and complex litigation. Licensed in New Mexico since 1992, Ms. Youngers earned her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she received the Tort Scholar Award. She is an inducted Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and frequently teaches trial advocacy.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Joleen K. Youngers

What are ‘damages’ in a New Mexico car accident case?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

A car accident can result in multiple types of losses for an injured person. When pursuing compensation for your losses, your attorney will seek to…

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Wandering and elopement are serious dangers for the elderly in nursing homes

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

When you find a nursing home or other care facility for a family member, you assume that the staff will provide appropriate supervision for your…

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Exactly how much more likely is a fatal crash for a motorcyclist?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

According to recent statistics, motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die in a crash than people in cars and trucks. While motorcycles account for…

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Safety tips for runners on New Mexico roads

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

Most runners love to run. And for people in cities and towns throughout New Mexico, running takes place in relatively close proximity to cars. However,…

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What are my options if the driver who hit me doesn’t have insurance?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

There are uninsured drivers in every state, but New Mexico has more than most. According to an analysis of uninsured driver data by the Insurance…

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Is a New Mexico nursing home overmedicating your loved one?

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

Nursing home residents require many different kinds of care. For example, bedridden residents need to be regularly moved by nursing home staff to prevent pressure…

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Do nursing homes in New Mexico try to cover up abuse and neglect?

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

Choosing to place someone you love into a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions you might ever make. However, since most adults…

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Children are particularly vulnerable to these injuries in a car accident

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Last Modified on Apr 25, 2025

As a parent, you likely spend a great deal of time transporting your child back-and-forth between different extracurricular activities during the school year. You may…

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3 reasons dash cams are good to have in the event of a crash

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

There are several benefits to installing a dash camera in your vehicle. In New Mexico, dash cams have increased in popularity in recent years as…

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When bullying at nursing homes leads to violence

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Last Modified on Apr 25, 2025

Bullying among seniors in nursing homes happens for many of the same reasons it does among school children. Like students, seniors in assisted-living facilities and…

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