Everything You Need to Know About Trucking Accidents
This page offers links to Keller & Keller's legal documents, reports, publications, and general information about trucking accidents throughout New Mexico.
Each article is written from our firm's viewpoint, based on more than 75 years of personal injury experience. The goal is to give our existing and potential clients a better understanding of what they can expect to encounter in the days and weeks after their accident while we attempt to settle their injury claim.
In addition to the many first-hand accounts we provide in our legal library, there are also several educational articles, but please remember that none of the information provided on this site should be substituted for actual legal advice, nor is it designed to serve as such.
Have a question about your case? Ready to talk to one of our attorneys in person? Contact us today for a consultation.
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Drugged and Drunk Truck Drivers Cause Devastating Crashes in New MexicoTruck drivers are responsible for the safe handling of massive vehicles and dangerous cargo. Find out what happens when truckers are impaired and fail in their duty.
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Preserving Evidence in a Permian Basin Accident CasePreservation of evidence is never more important than it is for a Permian Basin truck accident case. These roadways are highly trafficked and weather conditions, like wind and rain, can be harsh.
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Danger in the Permian Basin: What is New Mexico Doing About It?The Permian Basis produces record-breaking daily levels of oil and gas. Because of this, there is constant, heavy traffic from semi-trucks and other freight transporting supplies to the basin and oil from the basin.
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Did a Semi-Truck Tire Blowout Cause Your New Mexico Crash? We Can Help You Hold the Trucker ResponsibleIf an out-of-control semi-truck or tire tread debris caused a crash that left you seriously injured in New Mexico, the trucking company could be liable.
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Hold Delivery Truck Drivers Responsible When They Cause Devastating AccidentsDelivery truck drivers are often careless as they rush through neighborhoods. If you are injured in a crash, our team can help you hold the driver responsible.
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New Mexico Truck Crashes Cause Devastating InjuriesIf you were involved in a crash with a New Mexico commercial semi-truck, you or your passengers may have sustained one of these catastrophic injuries.
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How Much Is My New Mexico Semi-Truck Accident Worth?Determining the value of your New Mexico semi-truck crash takes time and experience. You can trust Keller & Keller to get you what your claim is worth..
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Commercial Driver’s License Requirements in New MexicoTruck drivers in New Mexico must adhere to the state commercial driver’s license requirements. In New Mexico, a CDL is required to operate a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, or a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials.
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Be Aware of Distracted New Mexico Truck Drivers During Distracted Driving Awareness MonthIt is important for every driver to remain focused on the road, but distracted truck drivers create the potential for a catastrophic New Mexico highway crash.
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Commercial Truck Inspections Are Required by Law to Help Reduce Injury Crashes in IndianaTruckers are required by law to inspect and maintain their rigs as to prevent mechanical failures. However, negligence of the rules puts everyone at risk.
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Impaired Driving by Commercial Truckers Puts Many Lives in DangerDriving while impaired by drugs or alcohol often causes dangerous accidents. Learn why it's important for commercial truck drivers be held to higher standards.
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How New Mexico’s Climate and Landscape May Create Hazards for TruckersAs beautiful as the wide-open spaces and desert landscapes of New Mexico are, they could be contributing factors to deadly truck crashes. Learn more here.
