Q: Can nursing homes be sued if residents get the coronavirus? Santa Fe nursing home neglect attorneys protect and seek restitution for residents who suffer abuse or neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Sadly, vulnerable senior citizens frequently face elder abuse– which can be physical, emotional, and/or financial in nature. Seniors […]
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Who Is Entitled to a Wrongful Death Claim?
Under New Mexico law, wrongful death is defined as a death “caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another.” A wrongful death action allows surviving family members to be compensated when the negligent or intentional acts of another caused a loved one’s death. Through a wrongful death claim, survivors may receive compensation to […]
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What Prescription Errors Constitute Medical Malpractice?
A medical malpractice claim can arise in a number of different circumstances. Any phase in a patient’s treatment is vulnerable to negligent action or inaction by medical professionals and could lead to the patient suffering harm as a result. For instance, errors in prescription medication are actually very common in medical malpractice claims. Prescription errors […]
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Social Distancing and Personal Injury Claims
Q: Will social distancing increase pedestrian accidents and lawsuits? Many states are moving toward staged reopenings after being in a near-complete lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Still, many people are working remotely or are unemployed and spending more time at home. To escape the monotony of confinement in their homes, many people are out […]
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Lawsuits After Contracting the Coronavirus at Work
Q: Can an employer be liable if a worker contracts COVID-19 at work? The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has turned the nation upside down with government directives locking down most of the country for extended periods of time. While the race for effective treatments and a new vaccine continues, record numbers of victims have perished as […]
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Handling a New Mexico Personal Injury Case During a Pandemic
Q: How may my personal injury case be affected by the coronavirus? Clients of New Mexico personal injury attorneys may be wondering how the global pandemic of the coronavirus, also known as COVID– 19, might impact their lawsuits or claims. In a personal injury action, a victim seeks to recover compensatory damages due to a […]
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in New Mexico?
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other medical professional’s negligence results in an injury to a patient. A medical malpractice lawsuit allows an injured patient to receive financial compensation for injuries suffered at the hands of his or her health care provider. However, the law only allows so much time to file a medical […]
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Bandage Over a Bullet Wound Leads to Malpractice Lawsuit
Q: Are emergency room errors grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit? Santa Fe and Albuquerque New Mexico medical malpractice attorneys counsel victims on the many different types of medical malpractice. What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare provider “deviates from the acceptable standard of care” and, as a result […]
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What Is Medical Malpractice?
As patients, we expect a lot of doctors and other medical professionals. After all, our health is in their hands. Most of the time, they meet or exceed our standards, providing us with excellent care and properly addressing our medical issues. However, healthcare professionals sometimes make mistakes, and when a healthcare professional makes a particularly […]
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Exploding Pressure Cookers Lead to Product Liability Lawsuit
Q: Is a manufacturer responsible for injuries caused by its product? Santa Fe and Albuquerque New Mexico personal injury attorneys help victims of other people’s negligence recover compensation for their physical, psychological, and other injuries. Personal injury lawsuits can arise from many different situations including car accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. Often, burn injuries […]
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