Author: Nathan Cowan

By James B. Stewart, Matthew Goldstein and Jessica Silver-Greenberg Jeffrey E. Epstein, the wealthy financier who is accused of sex trafficking, had an unusual dream: He hoped to seed the human race with his DNA by impregnating women at his vast New Mexico ranch. Mr. Epstein over the years confided to scientists and others about his scheme, according to four people familiar with his thinking, although there is no evidence that it ever came…

We don’t get a ton of snow around here, but when we do, the roads can get dangerous. No matter what kind of car or truck you have, and how good a driver you think you are, driving in snowy and icy conditions can lead to an accident in the blink of an eye. Before you hit the road, review our top five tips for staying safe!1.) Is your car safe to…

Since 2012, it has been a mission of Elias Law to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need here in the South Valley. Every year, right before Thanksgiving, we do this by purchasing 500 turkeys, or pavos, from El Naranjero and give them to the first 500 families that show up to our office. In the past couple years, we’ve started calling on our friends and family to…

It’s time for the Balloon Fiesta here in Albuquerque, and you know what that means: TRAFFIC! The city will be flooded with tourists and locals alike trying to get to and from the Balloon grounds all day. The traffic congestion can cause for some stress and anxiety that can drastically affect your ability to drive safely. Here are a few tips to making sure you and your family stay safe…

Motorcycles can be a cost effective, fun, and environmentally friendly alternative to cars, however they come with certain risks.  Per mile traveled, a motorcyclist’s risk of dying in an accident is 35 times greater than a driver’s and over 4,000 motorcycle riders are killed every year; as such, it is important to ride safely.  Motorcycle Safety Tips: Always wear a helmet with a face shield when riding.  Helmets reduce the…

How to make sure your medical bills are covered after an accident Don’t accept a settlement from the insurance company until you have finished treatment and have recovered from your injuries. Keep track of everywhere you receive treatment and keep copies of all your bills. If you have Medicare, Medicaid, or health insurance, try to stay in network in order to avoid racking up expensive bills, and make sure that…

Top 5 mistakes you can make after a car accident and how to avoid them You don’t call the police: even in minor accidents it is important to call the police in order to receive a police report.  A police report documents the facts of the accident and contains statements from the drivers and any witnesses.  Police reports are valuable tools that can help get you the compensation the insurance…

No firmes nada y pide un abogado. Si no tienes documentos, no tienes que confesarlo si estas detenido. Recuerda, es el trabajo del gobierno mostrar que no tienes el derecho de estar aqui. Si eres un inmigrante con papeles, carga tus documento contigo por todas partes. Has una copia de tus papeles y ponlos en un lugar seguro. Si un oficial demanda que abras tu puerta, tienes el derecho de…