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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

Are you required to speak with the at-fault driver’s insurer?

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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2024

The physical harm a motor vehicle accident can cause may last for weeks or months. However, emotional trauma can linger much longer than that for…

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Avoid these mistakes after getting hurt on another’s property

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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2024

Like most people, you probably expect to be reasonably safe from harm when you go to the supermarket or a neighbor’s pool party. Unfortunately, not…

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3 things to do if you suspect nursing home neglect or abuse

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

When you put your loved one in a nursing home, you expect they will receive top-notch care that was promised before admission. Unfortunately, this may…

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Do men or women cause more car accidents?

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

When you look at car accident trends, you can sort these statistics by gender. What you find is that men are involved in vastly more…

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Potential signs of a brain injury after a car accident

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, one of the most serious injuries you may have suffered is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This…

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The subtle signs of elder abuse

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

Elder abuse is a serious problem affecting millions of older adults yearly. It can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Unfortunately, elder…

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The dangerous 100 days of summer

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Last Modified on Jun 09, 2025

Summer is fast approaching, along with graduations, cookouts and vacations. With all those vehicles on the road, it’s important to be aware of the dangers…

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Can you get copies of nursing home records?

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

Nursing homes keep medical and financial records on all their residents, and these can be key elements in a case if you’re thinking of pursuing…

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How can you know if your car accident settlement is fair?

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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2024

Insurance companies have a reputation for offering unfair settlements to those affected by motor vehicle accidents. Sometimes, this reputation is unwarranted, but other times insurers…

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Can expert witnesses improve your accident and injury claim?

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

Most motor vehicle accident and injury cases are settled outside the legal system. However, should you need to consider a lawsuit to obtain compensation for…

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