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Who is at Fault in a Rental Truck Injury?
Rental trucks are everywhere, and they provide a wide range of services for individuals. In general, individuals rent trucks to help move various types of cargo from place to place. However, what happens when an accident involving a rental truck occurs? Who will be held liable for the collision? Here, we want to discuss liability… read more
What is an Underride Truck Accident?
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are often severe. In general, the severity of these accidents revolves around the size and weight discrepancy between the larger trucks and smaller passenger vehicles on the roadway. However, underride accidents are particularly devastating. These incidents occur when the smaller passenger car rides under the larger commercial truck, which often… read more
I’m Margaret Branch. I have practiced law for over forty years dealing with car accidents and medical malpractice. I am definitely a car accident attorney. I have personally been in three car accidents in my life. The first car accident involved a drunk driver who was going the wrong way on an exit ramp onto… read more
Car, Motorcycle & Trucking Accidents
Car, Motorcycle, and Trucking Accidents A car accident can happen in a matter of seconds, but an injury from a car accident can last a lifetime. At the Branch Law Firm, our Albuquerque car accident lawyers understand the needs of people who suffer from injuries. We know the difficulty of dealing with a loss and… read more
Trucks, trucks, and more trucks.
If you are a repeat commuter of the big-eye, also known as Interstate 40 and Interstate 25, then you know that the highway is filled with big rigs. Semi-trucks are large and take up a big portion of the road. Even if you drive carefully a collision may occur and often do because of the… read more
Unintended acceleration may cause you or a loved one major problems. People across the nation have experienced issues with specific models of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury where the electronic control throttle malfunctions causing the accelerator to make the car travel at an unsafe speed. Models of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury made and sold to the public… read more
Tragic New Mexico Car Accident Kills Cyclist
A 19-year old bicyclist riding cross-country to raise money for breast cancer research died after being struck by a car. He was part of a team of cyclists riding to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The car/bike collision occurred near Laguna, New Mexico, about 50 miles west of Albuquerque. Witnesses report that… read more
5 Dangerous Albuquerque Intersections
The following is a guest post from the Illinois personal injury attorneys of Dolan Law Offices: With Memorial Day Weekend behind us, it is time to reflect on the busy summer driving season. The summer months are notoriously the worst for drunk driving accidents in New Mexico and across the nation. This year the DWI… read more
Albuquerque Motorcycle Crash On Dangerous S Curve Underscores Need For Safety Improvements
Albuquerque’s “S Curve” – the section of Universe Boulevard near Volcano Vista High School has long been known as a dangerous stretch. Sunday night’s motorcycle crash, which occurred when a motorcyclist crashed into an SUV at the curve, re-ignited the debate between Albuquerque Public School and city officials over when the improvements will be made…. read more
New Mexico Car Accident Ends Tragically
In a tragic car accident this past weekend, a 19-year-old Iowa man was killed and five others critically injured when the car they were riding in overturned on westbound interstate 40 near Santa Rosa. The five injured students were flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital with critical injuries, including possible head and brain… read more