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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

Has New Mexico improved its bicycle safety?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

New Mexico has not historically been the most friendly home for bicyclists. The state ranked No. 44 in the nation in terms of bicycle safety…

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Aftermarket safety tech could reduce your risk of a crash

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

From collision avoidance systems to autonomous vehicles, the technology to reduce motor vehicle crashes is already on the market. In the best new cars, drivers…

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Who pays when an accident involves an Uber or Lyft driver?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

The way we travel from Point A to Point B has changed dramatically over the last decade, thanks to services like Uber and Lyft. As…

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Inclined sleep products for infants connected to numerous deaths

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

A recent analysis by Consumer Reports raised alarms about several infant sleep products, leading to demands for a recall. The investigation linked more than 30…

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How New Mexico courts calculate and award car accident damages

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

A car accident can leave you with so much more than a bent fender or a bump on the head. Medical bills start to pile…

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Highway pileups lead to complex insurance issues

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

Multi-car crashes, often called “pileups,” often cause serious injuries. Pileups are among the most dangerous types of roadway accidents that occur in New Mexico. In…

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Report: New Mexico led nation in pedestrian fatalities

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

When crossing a street, most people assume that drivers are paying attention. But that is not always the case. It’s true that, overall, traffic-related deaths…

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Compensation for Victims of Crime Resulting from Poor Security

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

A broken lock. A poorly-lit parking garage. A door that doesn’t close properly. All these things put everyday people at risk in public places. Whether…

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Injured in a bar? You may have a case for negligence.

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

If you were injured in a bar—whether it was from slipping on a wet floor or from an alcohol-related incident—you may feel embarrassed or that…

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Why are people so tempted to check their phones while driving?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

You’re driving down I-10, heading home after a long day. Suddenly, you hear that familiar ping—your phone alerting you to a new text, email or…

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