It’s no secret that in the case of an accident, a pedestrian has more skin in the game. They’re very likely to be injured during a collision with a car, while the driver may suffer no injury at all. But just because the pedestrian has the most to lose in an accident, that doesn’t mean the motorist is automatically at fault. Pedestrians can cause accidents, too. Whenever they are on a roadway, every person in New Mexico — whether on foot, riding a bike, or driving a vehicle — is obligated to exercise a reasonable duty of care. That includes following traffic laws, paying attention to their surroundings, and taking reasonable steps to avoid an accident. If a person’s failure to act with reasonable care causes a collision, they are at fault for the resulting damages and injuries. ‘HEY, I’M WALKIN’ HER Yes, Pedestrians Can Cause Car A
Picture this: You’re flying for a holiday reunion with your family. By the time you leave the airport after arriving at your destination, your stomach is already doing flips, and you haven’t even dug into your favorite family dishes yet. If this situation sounds familiar, here’s how you can keep your gut healthy, no matter where you are this winter. Traveling is stressful — even for your gut. Dr. Shilpa Ravella, a gastroenterologist at NewYork- Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center, told Healthline, “Travel can be a hectic time … You may be eating out more and eating new foods in new locations, including more processed foods, and it’s easy to overeat in this setting, placing more stress on your digestive system than at home.” The best solution is to take things slow to avoid overeating. Not only does overeating stretch your stomach, but also “research has found that people who overeat are 10 times more likely to need emergency medical attention for food obstruction,” Dr. Ravella says. Also, even if you wake up at 4 a.m. for your first flight, don’t gulp down coffee all morning. Overconsumption of beverages with lots of sugar, caffeine, or alcohol can irritate your gastrointestinal system, especially if you already have a sensitive stomach.
Of course, it’s possible for more than one person to be careless at the same time. Since New Mexico is a comparative fault state, the amount of compensation an injured pedestrian can receive will be based on whether, or how much, they are to blame for the accident. For example, the court may find that a pedestrian What the Insurance Companies DON’T Want You to Know About YOUR RIGH
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