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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

Why does age affect driving ability?

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2025

Age often brings experience and wisdom, but it also brings changes in someone’s physical and mental abilities that can negatively affect their driving skills. Some…

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Beware of negligent security as you travel

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

When you’re on vacation, staying at a nice hotel with a good reputation, you probably feel reasonably safe and secure – and you should. Hotels…

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Partial liability concerns: New Mexico motor vehicle accidents

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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2024

If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, recklessness or intentionally-dangerous conduct, you likely have grounds upon which to file a personal…

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Take care on social media after a motor vehicle accident

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

It is becoming increasingly understood that someone’s preoccupation with their phone or other electronic devices may not be a manifestation of rudeness. Instead, millions of…

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3 mistakes drivers make that endanger motorcyclists

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

Motorcyclists have to be on alert every time they get on their bikes, even for the shortest trip. Why? Too many drivers neglect to see…

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Did a defective product cause you injuries?

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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2024

Millions of Americans suffer harm due to defective or unsafe products annually. The severity of these incidents ranges from minor injuries that do not require…

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Medical evidence is crucial in car accident claims

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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2024

Before filing a car accident claim, it is necessary to have your medical records ready. They could come in handy during the settlement process and…

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2 important considerations when calculating lost wages

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

A wrongful death lawsuit is frequently a family’s only option when seeking justice after a major car crash. Unfortunately, people are often reticent to go…

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3 ways businesses can protect visitors from criminal activity

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Last Modified on Sep 11, 2024

Premises liability claims are the result of poor maintenance practices in many cases. People get hurt because of dirty floors or other trip or slip…

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Is neglect to blame for an older adult’s elopement from care?

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

Caring for older adults can be so challenging that family members may need to move a loved one into a specialized professional facility. Nursing homes…

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