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From driving to the grocery store for chips to commuting to work every morning, many Albuquerque residents use their cars daily to get to where they need to go. Navigating busy streets and some of the most dangerous intersections in the city can lead to a serious car accident, with one of the most common types being a rear-end collision. …

If you find yourself in a car accident, it can sometimes be tricky to prove who’s at fault. But what if you had clear footage of the entire thing from the perspective of your car? Many Albuquerque residents are installing dashcams on their cars for this very reason, and it just might help you too. …

Albuquerque is a bustling city packed with businesses and fun activities to enjoy over the weekends. However, the large number of residents in the city means there’s a greater risk of getting into an accident on certain roads. Busy intersections are the most common area for an accident, and Albuquerque intersections are no different.…

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft make life in the city just a little easier. While the convenience of not dealing with traffic is a luxury, it doesn’t make you immune to a car accident. When that happens, who’s responsible? …

With the internet so readily available, it can be incredibly tempting to peek at your phone while you are driving. However, this can also be incredibly dangerous and lead to serious injury to yourself or other drivers on the road. 

While we have your attention, we will go over what distracted driving is, the dangers of distracted driving, how to prevent distracted driving, and just how dangerous cell phone distractions are while behind the wheel.…

For many people, the injuries in a car accident fade over time. However, for others, that pain can last for months, years, or even the rest of their lives. Depending on the severity of the injuries sustained in a car accident, the long-term effects can significantly impact your quality of life.…

If you think insurance companies care about you, think again. Insurance companies care about one thing and one thing only: money. They’ll do anything to save a buck and keep money accumulating in your account. When an insurance company refuses to pay your claim, you’ll likely be asking yourself a million questions.…

It’s normal to feel shaken up after a car crash. But don’t make the mistake of saying something that could be interpreted as admitting fault. Once you’re in a car accident, words matter. Why? Slipping up and saying the wrong thing can raise the eyebrows of insurance companies and point fault toward you.…

One of the best things you can do for your case is to present enough evidence. Without evidence, there unfortunately isn’t much of a case to build. The car accident lawyers at Shapiro Law Team can help build a strong case for you by preserving and presenting evidence that supports your claim.…

The short answer is yes, you can sue someone personally after a car accident. But, as with all legal proceedings, nothing is ever that simple. After all, going to court takes time.

That being said, there are a few things you should know before diving headfirst into a lawsuit.…