Law Office of Matthew Vance, P.C., Personal Injury Law Blog

Summer may be synonymous with road trips, but those extra miles on the road can lead to injury and expenses instead of just pleasant memories. Whether someone intends to drive states away to visit a favorite amusement park or to load up the kids to visit a beach a few hours away on sunny Saturday…

Many common causes of deadly motor vehicle collisions are preventable. People text at the wheel or ignore the posted speed limit with tragic consequences. Sometimes, drivers even ignore laws that everyone recognizes exist for the safety of the public. For example, people who choose to drive drunk put their own convenience ahead of the safety…

Reckless driving has progressively gotten worse throughout the country in recent years. And, New Mexico is no exception. Such drivers are often in a hurry, move unpredictably and speed, which becomes dangerous for others traveling on the roadways, even for pedestrians and bicyclists. A collision, sadly, is often unavoidable, when a reckless driver is involved.…

The holidays are coming, and it’s certainly a time for fun and family. People will get together for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. They will share food and drinks, and they’ll make memories that will last a lifetime. The problem with this, however, is that alcohol is often involved. This means that drunk driving accidents…

New Mexico law makes it a crime for a driver to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking too much alcohol. The type of driver’s license and a person’s age determines the criminal consequences. But what if that driver harmed a motorist? What rights do you have if you suffered injuries after a…

Delivery vehicles are everywhere. You may cross paths with your local United States Postal Service driver on your way to work every morning. You likely also see FedEx, UPS, Amazon Prime and other delivery fleets around town. Freelance delivery drivers are also dropping off meals and groceries to people’s homes and offices. These delivery drivers…

You were injured in a car accident after getting t-boned by a drunk driver. You were rushed to the hospital via ambulance and immediately taken into emergency surgery. Internal bleeding, broken bones and a host of other injuries were found. Fortunately, you are now ok and on your road to recovery. However, you are still…

If you ask people about the worst injuries that car crashes cause, often they will talk about spinal cord injuries and amputations. However, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are also common after motor vehicle collisions. When you understand these potentially serious injuries, you will be in a better position to protect yourself on the road and…

When you lose a loved one in a serious auto collision, one of the first things you have to look into is beginning a wrongful death claim. There is only a limited amount of time available to make a claim, so you will want to start the process quickly to be able to make the…

Car crashes injure tens of thousands of people every year and sometimes cost people their lives. The drivers responsible for causing collisions aren’t the only ones who may suffer injuries in a wreck. The passengers in a vehicle can also end up seriously hurt. If you got hurt in a wreck as a passenger in…