On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 30, 2018 | Car Accidents
New Mexico motorists are facing a greater risk on the roadways, as traffic fatalities have grown significantly over the last few years. A number of contributing factors have been ascribed to this, including the greater number of drivers as well as the popularity of...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 28, 2018 | Blog
After decades, Americans have started to let their guards down when it comes to banks. More than likely you have a checking or savings account at your bank’s local branch — but not all people feel that banks are trustworthy. And, they may be onto...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 24, 2018 | Car Accidents
Car accidents are an unfortunate fact of life in New Mexico and across the nation. Responsible motorists may still end up in a car crash caused by a drunk, distracted or reckless driver. In addition to possible injury, an auto accident often causes great inconvenience...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 22, 2018 | Wrongful Death
New Mexico residents who travel often may be interested to learn that a family filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines after an elderly woman suffered a fatal fall down an airport escalator. According to the report, the 75-year-old woman was in a wheelchair when the...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 17, 2018 | Car Accidents
If you are involved in a car accident, you have a reasonable expectation that your vehicle will protect you. That is most often the case, but a historic recall of millions of cars indicates that an accident may cause more injury. The Takata airbag recall is one of the...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 15, 2018 | Employer Retaliation
Workers in New Mexico received a strong message that the law considers companies liable for damages when they retaliate against employees who report unlawful activities. A jury has sided with a man fired by his company, an asbestos removal company, after he blew the...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 10, 2018 | Employer Retaliation
Employers generally cannot discriminate against their employees. However, roughly half of claims submitted to the EEOC are related to what happens after a discrimination claim is made. If an employee in New Mexico or anywhere else is subject to adverse action after...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 7, 2018 | Employer Retaliation
Reporting injustice or illegal activity in the workplace can be intimidating. There’s a fear of retaliation or losing your own job for advocating for your rights or the rights of your coworkers. If you are considering reporting your company, your biggest...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 6, 2018 | Wrongful Death
Car accidents are an all too common occurrence. In New Mexico in 2016, there were 358 fatal car crashes resulting in 402 deaths, a significant increase from only 298 deaths in 2015. Numerous factors can lead to accidents, and as impaired and distracted driving...
On behalf of Berenson & Associates, PC | Jan 5, 2018 | Car Accidents
Car manufacturers love to tout safety ratings and crash prevention features to potential buyers, but have you ever wondered how car safety is measured? There are two major organizations that perform car safety testing in the U.S., the Insurance Institute for Highway...
