Pedestrian accidents can be devastating. While drivers have restraints, safety features, and the insulation of their vehicle to minimize injuries, a person hit while walking has no protection at all. In New Mexico, more than one pedestrian is struck every day, and 90% of them are either injured or killed. When a driver is responsible for the crash due to impairment, speeding, traffic violations, or distracted driving, the victim deserves compensation for their injuries. But, unfortunately, not every case is cut and dried. Even though they have a lot more to lose in an accident with a car, pedestrians can and do often cause collisions. In fact, approximately 21% of pedestrian accidents in New Mexico have a pedestrian error as their primary cause. Further, 57% of pedestrians killed in crashes were under the influence of alcohol. In these cases, victims and their families can be left holding the bag for any expenses related to the accident. Luckily, New Mexico uses a standard called comparative negligence. This legal doctrine holds that accidents are complex and rarely have one single cause. Perhaps the pedestrian crossed against the light, but the driver was also distracted and speeding. Under comparative negligence, multiple people can be responsible for the same accident. The damages awarded by the courts are proportional to the amount of blame assigned to both sides by the jury. In other words, even if you or your loved one were 60% responsible for the accident, you can still be eligible to win 40% of the damages incurred. When someone faces high medical bills and lost wages, any recovery is a step in the right direction to putting their life back on track. And just because the pedestrian made a mistake, it doesn’t mean the driver didn’t err, as well. They should be held responsible for their role in the crash. At Parnall Law, our attorneys use witness statements, police reports, security cameras, cellphone records, and credit card receipts to determine what happened in an accident. We provide objective, expert guidance and work to uncover any evidence we can use in your favor. Never give up on your pedestrian accident claim until you’ve talked to our team — you may have more of a case than you realize. Who Takes the Blame? Understanding Comparative Negligence in Pedestrian Accidents
Though many people think your preference for red or green betrays whether you’re from the northern or southern part of the state, both varieties are offered all over, and there are as many Southern red chile-lovers as there are Northern green chile fans. There are also misconceptions about whether red or green is hotter. Though many insist red is spicier, it depends on the variety of chile. A red Big Jim will generally be more scalding than a green one, but a green Sandias is usually hotter than both. So who is right, and should you order red or green on your burrito? New Mexicans may never agree on that question, but we’re united by the shared love of this regional food all the same. Perhaps there is no greater unity than when we put our differences aside by going “Christmas” and ordering both.
Inspired by Delish.com
Baked Feta Pasta AKA Viral TikTok Pasta!
Ingredients
• Red pepper flakes, to taste • 3 sprigs of fresh thyme • 1 8-oz block of feta cheese • 10 oz pasta of choice • Lemon zest to taste
• 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes • 1 shallot, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 cup olive oil • Salt, to taste
Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. In a large pan, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and thyme. 3. Place the cheese block in the center of the pan and bake for 40 minutes. 4. Cook pasta according to box instructions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles. 5. When the tomato and feta cheese mixture is done, add the cooked pasta, pasta water, and lemon zest, stirring until completely combined.
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