What Can I Do if My Child Is Hit by a Car?
As a parent, there are few things more terrifying than your child suffering a serious or life-threatening injury. When an injury is the result of another person’s negligent or reckless behavior, you may have legal standing to hold them liable for the harm your child has suffered. However, the actions you take in the immediate […]
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun in Houston – 2022 Edition
It’s finally that time of the year again when events celebrating the coldest season of the year are in abundance. There’s also an increased emphasis on spending time with friends and family members—gatherings that often center around good food. It’s also a time for gift-giving to let those around you know you care. It can […]
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun in Albuquerque – 2022 Edition
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it’s time to meet with friends and family and fill your calendar with all of the wonderful events going on in Albuquerque this year. Does the never-ending list of things to do and places to eat seem overwhelming, though? There’s no need to worry. Buckingham Barrera Vega Law Firm […]
Child Killed and Six Others Injured in Arizona School Bus Crash
On Sunday, August 28th, a child was killed and six others seriously injured when a school bus traveling on an Arizona highway was rear-ended by a big rig truck. The bus was then pushed into a van and became entangled in a pileup. The eastbound lanes of I-40 were shut down for hours as a […]
How Does Informed Consent Work in New Mexico Medical Malpractice Cases?
There are risks and benefits to every medical treatment. The decision to move forward with a procedure, therapy, or medication should involve both you and your doctor carefully weighing the potential benefits against any risks. When a doctor moves forward without first securing your informed consent, you could be at risk for suffering harmful side […]
Are SUVs More Deadly to Pedestrians?
A recent study released in March 2022 aimed to answer the question: Are sports utility vehicles (SUVs) more deadly to pedestrians? It was determined that SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans are significantly more likely to strike pedestrians than small cars. This is especially true when the vehicle is making a turn or pedestrians are traveling […]
Fifteen Year-Old Albuquerque Boy Likely Killed by Explosives in Police Raid
Earlier this month, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) issued a press release identifying a local 15 year-old boy killed in a recent police raid as Brett Rosenau. Preliminary autopsy results revealed that Rosenau died of smoke inhalation after SWAT team members used noise-producing explosives on a home. Initial reports stated that Brett Rosenau had been […]
When Are You Most Likely to Encounter a Drunk Driver?
It is never acceptable to drive while under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to notice road hazards, react in a timely manner, and make good decisions. Drunk drivers are far more likely to cause accidents than those that are sober behind the wheel, and they cause approximately one-third of total accident […]
Is It Safe to Rely on Crash Avoidance Technology?
If you are the type of person to keep up with nuances in the automobile manufacturing sector, you likely encounter stories about all the different types of crash avoidance technology being released on the market. It seems like automakers and third-party technology companies are always trying to develop new options to keep motorists safe on […]
Signs That a Dog Is Potentially Aggressive
Most of us have come across a dog that we have immediately assumed is aggressive at least a few times in our lives. It might have been something about their look, stance, growl, bark, or how they tried to break free from their leash that led us to think the canine we encountered was one […]