Personal Injury
Being hit by a semi-truck can be a terrifying and life-changing experience. Semi-trucks are large and heavy vehicles, and they can cause serious injuries or death when they collide with other vehicles. If you’ve been hit by a semi-truck, it’s important to take the following steps to protect your rights and get the compensation you…
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths due to traffic accidents in 2022 are among the highest since 1980. The study singled out New Mexico as the leading offender, with an unprecedented rate of 4.4 fatalities per 100,000 residents. In addition to the sorrow of loss, victims of pedestrian accidents often suffer…
After a car accident, it’s common to feel shaken up and not want to deal with the hassle of going to the doctor. However, ignoring a car accident injury can have serious consequences. Some of the dangers of ignoring a car accident injury include: The injury could get worse. Even if an injury doesn’t seem…
Finding yourself the victim of a dog bite can be a traumatic experience. In addition to the physical pain and suffering, you may also be facing significant medical bills. If you are considering filing a lawsuit against the dog’s owner, you will need to hire an attorney who specializes in dog bite cases. In this…
According to a study by the National Safety Council (NSC), the number of injuries in large-truck crashes increased by 5% from 2020 to 2021—155,000 injuries. Distractions, recklessness, over-exhaustion, and inexperience are just a few of the exacerbating factors. Should you find yourself the victim of a commercial truck or 18-wheeler accident, it helps to be…
Introduction In the early 2000s, swapping CDs to keep the energy up on your daily commute was a common distraction. Now, it’s the irresistible urge to sneak a peek at an incoming business email while you’re en route to a lunch meeting. Although technology serves to simplify our lives, it, like anything else in the…
Drowsy driving is an all-too-common issue with grave implications. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that this dangerous habit causes roughly 100,000 collisions annually and results in 1,550 deaths. If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, our Las Cruces car accident attorneys are here to provide the…
Animal attacks can be a serious and traumatic experience. If you have been injured in an animal attack, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Who Is Liable for Animal Attacks? The owner of a domesticated animal is typically liable for any injuries that…
If you were recently injured in an accident, you may be wondering how long it will take to resolve your case. There is no easy answer to this question, as the length of a personal injury case can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. However, in this blog post, we will discuss some…
Every day, 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. At The Law Offices of Kenneth G. Egan, we want to help you avoid becoming one of these statistics. In this blog post, our Las Cruces car accident attorney goes over how to recognize and avoid dangerous…