Most of the time on the road, you come across other cars and trucks. Sometimes, you might encounter pedestrians and bicyclists. When you come across a bicyclist on the road in New Mexico, you should know how to legally act around them and what you should take into consideration. Knowing this information can help prevent […]
In ideal scenarios, roadways will be clear when you’re driving, and you won’t have any problems navigating. However, sometimes situations are not ideal, and you come upon a road obstruction while driving. When an object is unlawfully blocking your passage on a road, it is considered a road obstruction. These can sometimes make driving dangerous […]
Personal injury cases are also known as torts. When the tort was caused by a business and affects a lot of people on a larger scale, then it would be considered a mass tort. If a company was negligent and their actions harmed over 100 people who bring claims against them, then they could be […]
While you’re driving on the road, it’s important to pay attention how other drivers are acting and make decisions accordingly. When you think someone might be driving under the influence, you could become concerned for your safety as well as theirs and anyone else on the road. That’s why it’s crucial to know the warning […]
Most of us have experienced or know of someone who has gotten a concussion. This brain injury is common and usually can be recovered from with rest and care. However, when a concussed person doesn’t get evaluated or focus on healing from their injury, then they could risk causing permanent brain damage.
While the intent of nursing homes is to care for your loved one who can no longer care for themselves, they can end up having a negative experience if an infection develops and spreads through the facility. Infections can easily spread through nursing homes, and since residents are elderly and part of the most vulnerable […]
Since March of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, most cities and states have been on some kind of lockdown that has reduced the amount of people outside their homes. Many people are still working from home and only leave their houses when they need something. Because of this, less people are […]
We expect our elected representatives to push to make laws that improve our state. While this happens all year round, many new laws may start to be enforced with the beginning of the new year. 2021 isn’t too far away and there are new laws on the horizon. As a resident of Texas, you may […]
As a resident of New Mexico, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the state laws that could impact your life and wellbeing. At Buckingham Barrera Law Firm, we want to ensure all state residents understand their legal rights, options, and obligations. As a new year approaches, so do new laws. Let’s take a look at […]
After a car accident, you could have injuries that are painful, and you know are there. At the same time, your adrenaline could be pumping and masking your injuries, so you might not even know that you are hurt. In 2016, over 3 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes, according to the National […]
