Joleen K. Youngers
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An overview of wrongful death lawsuits, Part 1
Wrongful death suits, unlike homicides, are civil suits over the wrongful death of a person. A person’s death can be “wrongful” without being criminal. But,…
New Mexico Lawmakers Pass Bill to Combat Distracted Driving
New Mexico state lawmakers have passed a bill that would increase the penalty for texting while driving from $25 to $100, with subsequent offenses also…
One dead, three injured in New Mexico car accident
We often don’t think about how dangerous it is, but getting behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous activities we do every day.…
Danger zones around semi-trucks explained
Semi-trucks, as everyone knows, are enormous monsters that dominate any road. But what you may not know is that these monstrosities are plagued by inherent…
Compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit
The family members of the deceased might bring a claim for wrongful death if the victim was killed due the negligence of the accused. The…
Amid spike in distracted-driving deaths, Apple sued for not implementing safety feature
A few months ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an initiative urging phone makers to include a “driver mode” in smartphones. The…
What is a no-zone?
A no-zone refers to an area around the truck wherein the majority of accidents occur. All motor vehicles have no-zones, in passenger cars they are…
How does New Mexico rank when it comes to elder abuse protection?
It’s not an easy decision to put a parent, grandparent or other family member in a nursing home or care facility, but there are times…
Hit-and-run accident leaves New Mexico man paralyzed
Driving New Mexico’s roads can be a hazardous undertaking. We have some very isolated roads and an array of wildlife that other states don’t have…
Claiming injury for defective manufacturing
Personal injury or other damages can occur due to the use of a defective product. Defective product claims generally fall into three categories. These are…
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