While being involved in an accident resulting in injury can have far-reaching impacts on a person’s life, some injuries are so severe in nature that the consequences can be considerably devastating. Catastrophic injury law centers on those injuries which, even under the best of circumstances, will forever change a person’s life. The unique nature of […]
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Swim Toy Dangers
Q: Are swim toy manufacturers liable for children’s injuries? Sadly, Santa Fe personal injury attorneys know all too well that summer fun and warm weather can bring an increase in injuries and deaths in any number of situations—from hot car tragedies and drowning episodes to motorcycle and pedestrian accidents. Sometimes, these tragedies stem from the […]
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When Does Poor Emergency Room Care Become Medical Malpractice?
Patients enter emergency rooms under pressing circumstances, without making appointments or checking medical credentials. They seek resolution to urgent problems, such as deep cuts, burns, serious infections, or broken bones and, most of the time, they are well taken care of. Nonetheless, when emergency rooms fail their patients, the results may be catastrophic. If you […]
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If I’m Partly to Blame for My Pedestrian Accident in New Mexico, Can I Still Collect Damages?
Pedestrian accidents are increasing at an alarming rate in this country, and New Mexico has the unfortunate distinction of being the state with the most pedestrian fatalities. The reasons for the high number of pedestrian accidents are many, and not all of them involve only the negligence or recklessness of drivers. If you are a […]
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Coronavirus and Nursing Homes
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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