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Truck Accident Topics

There are many different topics related to this particular legal practice area. We invite everyone to read up on the following topics related to New Mexico Truck Accident Lawyers:

DUI / DWI
Driver Fatigue
Truck Overturns
Backing
Vehicle Collisions
Transporting Equipment with Trailers
Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in New Mexico. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

Did You Know?

Trucking Carriers And Drivers Are Required To Comply With The New Hours-Of-Service Rules.
Carriers and drivers were required to operate under the former rules through January 3, 2004. That allowed adequate time for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), regulated industry, and the enforcement community to be trained and make any systems changes required by the new rules. Compliance with the new rules was required starting January 4, 2004.

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Truck Accidents.com Terms

Today's Terms

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

Definition:
Maximum weight an axle is rated to carry by the manufacturer. Includes both the weight of the axle and the portion of a vehicle's weight carried by the axle.

Bobtail Tractor

Definition:
Tractor operating without a trailer. Also refers to straight truck. Bogie (also spelled bogey) Assembly of two or more axles, usually a pair in tandem. Brake Horsepower (bhp) Engine horsepower rating as determined by brake dynamometer testing. (see Horsepower)

Fixed Tandem

Definition:
Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved fore and aft

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

Topics Related to Truck Accidents:

DUI / DWI
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Truck Overturns
Backing

New Mexico Truck-Accident Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

Alamogordo
Albuquerque
Anthony
Artesia
Aztec
Belen
Carlsbad
Clovis
Deming
Edgewood
Espanola
Farmington
Gallup

Hobbs
Las Cruces
Las Vegas
Los Alamos
Los Lunas
Portales
Rio Rancho
Roswell
Santa Fe
Shiprock
Silver City
Taos

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