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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.…

Even though Santa Fe is known for its walkability, most residents use a car to get around the city. Unfortunately, car accidents happen every 14 minutes in the United States—and New Mexico’s Department of Transportation records Santa Fe as one of the most accident-prone cities in the state.…

Most accidents are caused by human error. Between negligence, distracted driving, and driving under the influence, it’s unnerving to think that we really don’t know who we are sharing the road with. Unfortunately, car accidents can happen anytime, anywhere—and the legal proceedings following a collision aren’t any less challenging.…

The aftermath of a car accident can send anyone into a panic—and when people panic, they tend to act without thinking logically about potential consequences. If you’ve been involved in a collision, you must remain calm and brush up on the do’s and don’ts after a car accident.…

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), roughly 682,000 hit-and-run accidents happen every year. Hit-and-runs are considered illegal in every state, but offenses vary. That being said, most states—including New Mexico—agree that fleeing a hit-and-run scene is a punishable crime.

If you have been involved in a hit-and-run situation and want maximum compensation for your injuries, contact Shapiro Law Team—the firm Albuquerque residents can count on no matter what.…