Category Archives: Truck Accident
Sleep Apnea Among Truck Drivers May Increase Accident Risks in New Mexico
Our Las Cruces truck accident attorneys at the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane P.A. know that all truck drivers are required by law to pass the U.S. Department of Transportation’s physical exam before getting behind the wheel of a semi-truck. As a result, they must maintain a current physical certification that must be… Read More »
Sharing Our Las Cruces Roadways with Logging Trucks Can Be Dangerous
At the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane P.A, our New Maxico truck accident attorneys understand just how terrifying it can be to travel alongside or behind an 80,000-pound semi-truck fully loaded with logs. The intimidating load is one thing, but your attention also turns to the truck driver, and how they are operating this… Read More »
How Much Insurance are New Mexico Truck Drivers Required to Carry?
At the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane, P.A., our New Mexico truck accident attorneys are dedicated to providing our clients with the experienced legal representation they need to hold all liable parties accountable for their injuries. When they have been hurt in a New Mexico truck accident, those parties may include the truck driver,… Read More »
The Holiday Season Affects Truck Transportation Across the Country, Which May Lead to More Collisions in New Mexico
Our New Mexico truck accident attorneys at the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane, P.A. write about the causes of these collisions often, including road hazards, driver fatigue, distracted driving, and defective tires. As the end of the year approaches, several different factors may increase the causes of these large truck crashes across the country,… Read More »
Top Five Reasons to Follow All Physician Instructions After a Truck Accident in Las Cruces
At the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane, P.A., our New Mexico truck accident attorneys know that unexpected collisions and injuries can upend your life in an instant. The physical and financial fallout can be devastating. As personal injury lawyers in New Mexico, we care about the well-being of all our clients, and we want… Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Catastrophic Truck Injuries in New Mexico
Catastrophic injuries are categorized as such because they completely shift the course of a person’s life. At the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane, our Las Cruces truck accident attorneys understand just how devastating these collisions can be to everyone who is impacted by the resulting injuries. Unfortunately, it is not just the injury… Read More »
Road Hazards Can Contribute to Dangerous Las Cruces Truck Accidents
Our Las Cruces truck accident attorneys at the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane, P.A. know truck accidents can happen without notice, causing severe injuries that take weeks, months, and even years to overcome physically, emotionally, and financially. Dangerous road conditions can contribute to these collisions and place any type of vehicle in jeopardy… Read More »
Who Will My Las Cruces Truck Accident Attorney Partner With to Help Build My Case?
At the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane, P.A., our Las Cruces truck accident attorneys understand that commercial truck collisions can cause catastrophic injuries that require extended medical care, rehabilitation, and therapy. The physical, emotional, and financial toll truck crashes take on the injured and their family can be overwhelming. Our New Mexico truck… Read More »
Do Semi-Trucks Contain a “Black Box” to Help Support My Accident Claim?
Airplanes, trains, and other commercial vehicles carry a device often referred to as a “black box” that records data to help investigators understand the movements that led up to a collision. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires interstate commercial trucks to be equipped with black boxes, which are also called Electronic Logging Devices, or… Read More »
Commercial Truck Drivers Are Held to Lower Blood Alcohol Content Requirements
In the State of New Mexico, our Motor Vehicle Division lists it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more for individuals 21 or over. That threshold is much less, or .02 for individuals under 21. Per the direction outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is illegal… Read More »
