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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

Spouses of injury victims may be owed compensation

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

You and your spouse have been together for a long time. You share a home, a family, friends and many hobbies together. Virtually everything in…

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What is New Mexico’s dram shop law and how does it work?

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

If you are injured by someone who was overserved at a bar, you can seek damages against the liquor seller by using New Mexico’s dram…

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Seeking fair compensation after a motorcycle crash amputation

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

If you’re heading down the interstate at 60 miles per hour and crash, the results can be devastating—no matter what type of vehicle you’re driving.…

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Even after a crash that causes a minor bump to the head, medical attention is important

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

You’re driving down the street at a leisurely pace. As you approach the stop sign ahead of you, you begin to slow down. Unfortunately, the…

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Why should I hire an attorney after a car accident?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

On your way home from work, a truck side-swiped you. Your car is totaled, and now you’re laid up in bed with a broken leg.…

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Tips for minimizing injury during a fall

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

In a recent post, we discussed some of the serious dangers of slip-and-fall accidents for older adults. Slip-and-falls are the most common cause of emergency…

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What were the most dangerous toys of 2018?

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

The holidays have passed, but the danger posed by children’s toys has not. Every year in the U.S., millions of children receive presents for Christmas,…

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Understanding New Mexico’s distracted driving laws

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

You may have heard of the texting ban that New Mexico’s legislature passed a few years ago in an attempt to curb distracted driving. However,…

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Why a slip and fall could be life threatening for an older adult

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Last Modified on Apr 25, 2025

When you were young, you could handle almost anything. If you took a tumble while riding your bike, you’d just pick yourself up, dust yourself…

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Do you suspect elder abuse led to a wrongful death?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

Do you believe that your loved one died due to negligence by caregivers? It is important to understand the laws and procedures concerning wrongful death…

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