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As the holidays quickly approach, many Las Cruces residents prepare for road trips to visit family, celebrate, or participate in festive events. Unfortunately, this time of year also sees an increase in accidents due to various factors, such as distracted driving, inclement weather, and high traffic volumes. At Flores Mendez Law, we want to help ensure you stay safe during…
Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings and celebrations, often involving road trips to visit loved ones. However, with millions of travelers on the road, Thanksgiving can also increase accident risk. Careful planning and attentive driving are essential for reaching your destination safely. What Are Some Preparation Tips for Thanksgiving Road Trips? Planning your trip in advance can help prevent…
Driving distractions pose significant risks on the road, and understanding the most common types can help you recognize and avoid these hazards. Driving distractions fall into three main categories: visual, manual, and cognitive. Each type can reduce a driver’s focus and reaction time, potentially leading to dangerous situations. What Are Visual Distractions? Visual distractions occur when a driver looks away…
Most people do not consider the possibility of getting in a crash when they book an Uber or Lyft ride, but it happens. Determining liability for rideshare accidents can be complicated because multiple parties may share responsibility; both companies are also large corporations with their legal teams. Can My Rideshare Driver Be Held Responsible for My Crash? The rideshare driver may…
Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, which vary in severity depending on the circumstances of the collision. The type of injury depends on factors such as the speed of the vehicles involved, the point of impact, and the use of safety features like seat belts and airbags. The most common car accident injuries can have long-term physical,…
Car accidents are a big concern in New Mexico and Texas, affecting thousands of individuals yearly. Therefore, understanding the causes of these catastrophic events can help you become more vigilant. This way, you can avoid dangerous situations on the road. Still, accidents can happen when you least expect them, so it is best to know what to do in case…
El Paso Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident on South Desert Boulevard in West El Paso on Sunday. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), a vehicle struck the pedestrian around 6:00 a.m. in the 6500 block of South Desert Boulevard near Artcraft Road. Authorities have released no further information about the pedestrian or the driver. All lanes of…
The panic, stress, and anxiety you experience in the aftermath of a car accident can feel overwhelming, especially if you have never gotten into a collision before. In these instances, you might be at a loss for who to talk to or what to do next. We understand. Our El Paso car accident lawyers at Flores Mendez Law have represented…
Traveling on rural roads might seem like a safe option. Typically, roads roads that crisscross the countryside see far less traffic overall than roads in urban centers. However, less traffic does not automatically mean fewer crashes with tragic outcomes. In fact, a recent review of crash statistics in New Mexico shows that the opposite is actually true. Many of the…
El pasado viernes, 31 de mayo, la ciudad de El Paso fue testigo de un trágico accidente (enlace en inglés) en la autopista interestatal I-10, cerca del intercambio conocido como Spaghetti Bowl, que cobró la vida de un motociclista de 43 años. Según el comunicado de prensa emitido por la policía el martes 4 de junio, el hombre perdió la vida…