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Most dog bites occur in the home of the dog. If this information is alarming to you, it would be beneficial to learn what to do before bringing a dog into your home to decrease your child's chances of being bitten. Tips include:
• Research dog breeds and their personalities to find a fit for your home.
• Consult with a breeder or veterinarian regarding the behavior of various breeds.
• Spend time with the dog to observe its personality prior to bringing it into your home.
• If a specific dog breed is known to be aggressive, it is not a good fit for a home with children.
• Monitor the dog around infants, toddlers, and small children. Do not leave children alone with a dog.
• Train the dog to be submissive .
• Spay or neuter dogs to make them less aggressive.

Sadly, dog bites in New Mexico and across the nation are the second biggest reason why kids visit the emergency room, and studies show that children are most likely to suffer a dog bite between the ages of five and nine. Research shows that the incidence of dog bites increases with the number of dogs in the home.

According to the CDC, adults and children with multiple dogs in the home are five times more likely to suffer a dog bite than those without dogs in the home. Some dog bites require medical attention and could leave permanent nerve damage and scarring. If you or your child have suffered a dog bite in Albuquerque, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller and speak with an experienced New Mexico injury lawyer at (505) 938-2300.]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/children%2Dare%2Dat%2Dgreater%2Drisks%2Dfor%2Ddog%2Dbites%2Din%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-35713 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT Albuquerque car and truck accidents and alleviate some of this fear.

This is exactly what new drivers in Albuquerque experienced on Friday, July 9, 2010 when the Share the Road program (part of the American Trucking Associations) came to Albuquerque to teach new drivers the importance of sharing the road with semi trucks.

An eighteen-wheeler was on hand, which allowed Albuquerque student drivers to sit in the driver's seat and observe what truck drivers see on a daily basis from behind the wheels of their tractor-trailers. Professional semi truck drivers were available to point out the dangerous blind spots in a big rig. New motorists were able to see how dangerous driving a truck can be, and how important it is to share the road carefully with a large truck.

The goal of this hands-on event was to teach drivers the importance of safety when traveling next to an eighteen-wheeler. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, semi-truck blind spots account for 35 percent of large truck fatalities.

Since most Albuquerque truck accidents occur due to these blind spots, it is important for drivers to know how to drive around large trucks in order to prevent possible traffic accidents and fatalities.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an Albuquerque truck accident, contact the experienced New Mexico accident lawyers at the law firm of Keller & Keller today at (505) 938-2300.]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/albuquerque%2Ddrivers%2Dlearn%2Dto%2Dshare%2Dthe%2Droads%2Dand%2Dprevent%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Dtruck%2Daccidents%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-35231 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT car accidents in New Mexico and in the rest of the nation are the leading cause of injury to seniors between the ages of sixty-five and seventy-five.

It is very important for older drivers to see their optometrist or ophthalmologist regularly for a vision test in order for them to keep their driver’s licenses and their sense of independence. Unfortunately, many states have relaxed rules regarding vision screenings for older drivers renewing their driver’s licenses. New Mexico, however, has more frequent vision-screening requirements for elderly drivers than most states. According to the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (MVD), senior drivers have to renew their driver’s licenses in person every year after the age of 75.

A vision test is conducted during the course of the examination, and in some cases a written test is required for senior citizens. The New Mexico MVD accepts 20/40 vision in at least one eye. This standard is acceptable with or without corrected vision, and many people can get their eyesight corrected with glasses, contacts, or LASIK surgery.

These vision tests are a preventative measure for elderly drivers and other motorists, taken in order to help minimize car accidents in New Mexico.

If you have been injured in a car accident in New Mexico, call the law office of Keller & Keller today and speak directly with a New Mexico personal injury attorney at (505) 938-2300.]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/vision%2Dtests%2Dhelp%2Ddecrease%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Dcar%2Dcrashes%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-34395 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT car crash in New Mexico do not know how to help someone who has just been injured in an accident. It is extremely important that we all understand the signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury and what steps to take in order to minimize the damage.

Spinal cord injury is a serious injury that can result from motor-vehicle accidents. If not treated properly, a spinal cord injury can lead to a lifetime of paralysis. If you or someone else has been injured in a New Mexico car or motorcycle accident, there may be warning signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury to watch for, including:

• Numbness and loss of feeling or movement in your hands or feet
• Severe pain in your head, neck, or back
• Difficulty breathing
• Weakness or lack of coordination in any area of your body
• Trouble walking or balancing
• Loss of bladder control

Sometimes numbness or paralysis will gradually occur as a result of swelling around the spinal cord. It is essential to see a doctor and get treatment for your injuries as soon as you can, especially if you have sustained trauma to the neck, head, or back.

If you witness someone getting injured in a car accident in Albuquerque or anywhere else in New Mexico, do not move the injured person if there is a possibility of a neck, head, or back injury. Call 911, and hold the victim’s head and neck still until the paramedics arrive.

If you believe the car accident in New Mexico was cased by the negligence of others, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at (505) 938-2300 and speak directly with an experienced New Mexico injury attorney today.]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/symptoms%2Dof%2Dspinal%2Dcord%2Dinjury%2Dfollowing%2Da%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Dcar%2Dcrash%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-34028 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
The three-day holiday weekend is one of the most dangerous times for traffic accidents, after Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Independence Day. In recent years there have been more motorists on the roads nationwide during holiday weekends, which increases the numbers of traffic accidents in New Mexico.

Police are cracking down on speeders, drunken motorists, and people not wearing their seat belts. Police statewide are focused on problem traffic areas in hopes reducing the number of accidents in New Mexico as part of the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.).

The C.A.R.E. project is dedicated to educating drivers about the importance of safety. Police want motorists to know how vital it is for them to wear safety restraints, abide by speed limits, and avoid drinking and driving in New Mexico.

In order to prevent New Mexico car accidents officials are urging motorists to be careful on the roads, not to drink and drive, to get plenty of sleep before driving, not to text or talk on the phone, and to obey traffic laws.]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/new%2Dmexico%2Dhighway%2Dpatrol%2Deducates%2Dholiday%2Ddrivers%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-33959 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT New Mexico construction accident, dislocations and injuries to the joints are common, and severe injuries or even deaths can also occur, depending on the kind of fall involved. Typically, fall -on-the-job can be grouped into one of two different categories of falls. These are "same level falls" and "elevated falls."

Same -level falls are commonly known as "slip and falls," and they can occur in an office setting, or on a construction site. They may produce sprains, bruising, or broken bones. These falls are generally less severe in nature and often produce minor injuries. However, fall from heights involving scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment typically found on a New Mexico construction site are considered to be elevated falls.

Elevated falls can seriously hurt New Mexico construction workers as there is a greater chance for serious injuries to occur, including neck injury, back injury, knee injury, head trauma, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, or even death.

Unfortunately, not every New Mexico construction accident can be prevented; however, most falls are preventable if equipment is inspected, safety gear is worn, and the right procedures are followed. If you have been injured in a construction accident contact the law firm of Keller & Keller, experienced New Mexico construction accident attorneys, at (505) 938-2300 for a free legal evaluation today.
]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/falling%2Dcan%2Dlead%2Dto%2Da%2Dsevere%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Dconstruction%2Daccident%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-33219 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT
The use of cell phones behind the wheel is a huge concern as lawmakers are seeing what distracted driving in New Mexico can do.  There has been an increase in car accidents on the road due to texting and driving and distracted driving in New Mexico, as well as the rest of the nation in general.

Albuquerque has already passed a city ordinance against the use of cell phones behind the wheel.  The law does not allow for a driver to use a handheld phone to call, create, read or send text messages while driving. If caught, Albuquerque police will fine drivers $100 the first time and $200 for repeat offenses.  Hands-free phones are allowed as well as calling emergency services. Other cities with similar restrictions in place include Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Taos, and Espanola.

The new 2010 legislation that the New Mexico House approved on February 9, 2010 would make it illegal for drivers to use handheld phones or send text messages from behind the wheel throughout the state.  Under bill HB10 drivers who break the law will be fined $25. This bill is now being reviewed by the Senate.

Research does connect an increase in traffic accidents on the roads with texting and driving in New Mexico. If you have been involved in an Albuquerque car accident and you believe it was due to someone else’s negligence, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at 505-938-2300 for a free legal evaluation today.]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/will%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Dpass%2Da%2Dcell%2Dphone%2Dban%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-32410 Fri, 28 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Albuquerque, New Mexico - There have been an abundance of issues regarding the new Arizona Immigration Law that takes effect in July. The law authorizes officials to ask a persons immigration status if there is "reasonable suspicion" to their presence in the country and providing proof Some feel the law is unconstitutional, violates civil rights, discriminates, and considered racial profiling.

]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/arizonas%2Dimmigration%2Dlaw%2Dinfluences%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-31954 Fri, 21 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT
According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more motorcyclists died in 2008 than ever before.  Because a motorcycle is unenclosed, this leaves a rider vulnerable and at greater risk for severe injuries. When a rider comes in contact with the road, it is usually catastrophic.  Protective gear, especially a helmet, can help prevent harmful injuries in New Mexico.

A NHTSA study from 2003 shows 3,661 motorcycle riders died. If helmets were worn, they believe 1,158 motorcyclists would still be alive.  As we know, helmets cannot prevent all deaths in motorcycle accidents.  Some injuries are far too severe, and a rider could still die from injuries to other parts of the body.  The main cause of death of unhelmeted riders is head injury. Since helmets can help to prevent a head injury, why are so many motorcyclists riding without them?

Unfortunately, motorcycle deaths continue to rise as helmet wear continues to decline.  If you or a loved one has been involved in an Albuquerque motorcycle accident, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller at 505-938-2300 for a free legal evaluation of your New Mexico motorcycle accident.]]> http://newmexico.2keller.com/blog/the%2Dlaw%2Dsays%2Di%2Ddont%2Dhave%2Dto%2Dwhat%2Dis%2Dthe%2Dimportance%2Dof%2Dwearing%2Da%2Dhelmet%2Din%2Dnew%2Dmexico%2Ecfm newmexico.2keller.com-31778 Tue, 18 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT