Devastating DWI Incident Shakes Albuquerque Community

In a tragic incident, two young children, one an infant, lost their lives in a DWI crash in Albuquerque. The accident occurred on I-25 around 3 a.m. involving two 23-year-old women, Alexis Martinez and Danielle Ortiz, along with four children…
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Surprising facts about the dangers of drunk driving accidents in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM - All people in New Mexico and other states know that driving after using alcohol or drugs is a serious problem. However, statistics related to traffic fatalities and injuries can show the true nature and severity of this problem.…
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Drunk driving accidents and wrongful death in Albuquerque New Mexico.

New Mexico – May 3, 2022 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projected that an estimated 31,720 individuals suffered fatal injury due to motor vehicle crashes from January through September of 2021. That data represents…
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5 telltale signs of drunk driving in Albuquerque 

Albuquerque, NM - Every single day there are around 300,000 drunk drivers on US roads, but only less than 1% get caught. Usually when they’re involved in an accident. Unfortunately, New Mexico has one of the highest DWI severity scores in…
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What happens when a drunk driver hits a pedestrian in Albuquerque?

Albuquerque, NM - Data for New Mexico and other states shows that people are constantly harmed by drunk drivers in various ways. Many accidents involve drunk drivers striking other vehicles while on the road, but it is also possible that people…
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Motor vehicle accident victims in Albuquerque New Mexico have the right to damage compensation.

New Mexico – October 27, 2020 Compensation for damages. Accident victims have the right to pursue compensation from negligent drivers under New Mexico law, within the three year statute of limitations to initiate a legal proceeding.  A…
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Who Determines When Punitive Damages Should be Awarded in a Drunk Driving Accident Case?

When a driver in NM chooses to engage in negligent behavior, whether that’s traveling beyond the legal speed limit or driving while under the influence of alcohol in NM and causes an accident as a result, he or she could be held liable for…
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How does New Mexico’s wrongful death statute help the families of people killed by a drunk driver in Albuquerque?

Many news stories about drunk drivers recount the details of someone crashing into another car while they are intoxicated and killing others. In these terrible situations, the only thing a family can do from a legal standpoint is to follow through…