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

Due to their size and speed, a collision involving an 18-wheeler often has devastating results. Smaller passenger vehicles are often crushed with the occupants suffering serious injuries such as brain trauma, spinal cord damage and amputation. Unfortunately, the holiday season can introduce numerous factors that could increase the likelihood of a catastrophic truck collision. These…

When you enter a store, hotel or restaurant, you are putting your trust in the property owner. You have faith that they have kept their property clean and safe and that you will be free from unreasonable danger. But what if you slip, trip or fall and get injured on the property? Can you hold…

Auto insurance companies spend a lot of money on advertising in New Mexico. We have all seen their commercials on TV and the internet and heard their radio ads. They usually promise the same things: affordable premiums, and a sympathetic adjuster who is always there for you whenever you and your family are in trouble.…

Bicycles are an important and enjoyable mode of transportation. They’re eco-friendly, they keep you in shape, and they’re fun to ride. Unfortunately, they also make you very vulnerable to injury when you ride close to cars and other vehicles. Cars often can’t see bicyclists as well as they see other cars when changing lanes or…

Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the leading causes of death and emergency room visits in New Mexico. Traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and other serious conditions frequently result, especially for those over age 65. A Property Owner’s Duty of Care Whether it’s a business or a private home, property owners are legally obligated to provide…

Life is rarely black and white. While we would like to blame one individual when something goes seriously wrong, it usually is not so simple. It often takes more than one person to cause a catastrophe. This is especially true in auto accidents. The law can determine that one of the drivers involved caused the…

Owning property comes with a lot of responsibility – and can open you up to legal liability if you aren’t careful. Whether you own a home or run a business, the last thing you want is for someone to get hurt on your premises and sue you for negligence. In order to protect yourself from…

A recent ruling following settlements arising from a fatal New Mexico car accident discusses the recovery that a plaintiff can be awarded against a defendant who defaults. The plaintiff in the case was the mother of a son who had been killed in a motor vehicle accident. A wrongful death case was filed on her…

It’s an indescribable tragedy when a friend or family member has passed away as a result of the negligence of another. When this occurs, some people are able to bring a wrongful death suit against the responsible party in order to recover compensation for the death of their loved one. The court then divides this…

In a recent ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action brought by plaintiffs seeking to challenge bills for medical services. Allegedly the plaintiffs received medical services at a medical center in New Mexico and were charged unreasonable and excessive fees. They brought a complaint…