Childbirth is a momentous and often joyous occasion. It can also be fraught with potential complications that may lead to injuries for both the mother and the infant. Proper monitoring during labor and delivery can sometimes prevent these issues. Understanding these...
When can allergic reactions be due to negligence?
Before administering treatment or medication, it is critical for doctors to account for patient allergies. While situations vary, failure to do so can lead to acute injuries or life-threatening emergencies. Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to...
Unrecalled Takata airbag inflators could still be potential hazards
Defective airbag inflators produced by Takata caused a wave of automobile recalls years ago. The inflators were prone to violently exploding on deployment. The explosions were so strong that they were enough to hurl shrapnel and metal parts into drivers and...
Wrongful death lawsuit: How negligence allegedly led to murder
When tragedy strikes, the resulting circumstances often lead families to seek justice for their lost loved ones. Such was the case for the families of victims Daniel Humphrey and Sonia Tenorio, whose lives were tragically cut short in a double murder in Albuquerque....
Why are IV medication errors so common?
When a patient needs medication, proper drug administration is crucial to their well-being. When someone starts in antibiotic regimen, for example, they need a specific dose delivered at a specific interval to ensure that their treatment is as effective as possible....
Are private pool owners liable for a child’s injuries?
The thrill of floating, the refreshing water and the ability to defy gravity are just some of the elements that make swimming pools irresistible to children. They may even try to swim and play in someone else’s pool when no one is looking, given their natural...
Is a dog owner strictly liable for a dog bite in New Mexico?
You would think a dog owner is always strictly liable for their dog no matter where you are in the United States, but that is not the case. Each state has its own way of determining liability when it comes to dog bites. The two broad categories are strict liability...
Certain groups of people are at higher risk of diagnostic errors
Diagnostic failures are one of the most common types of medical malpractice in the United States. Sometimes, doctors fail to diagnose a patient accurately. When they fail to determine what causes a patient’s symptoms, they cannot order proper treatment. Other times,...
Rolling ball candy recalled after child choked to death
Children’s candy takes all shapes and forms, but one confection has such a dangerous design that its manufacturer has issued a recall. KGR Distribution Corporation and Cocco Candy of Turkey have issued a recall for the former’s Cocco Candy Rolling Candy over risks...
Consumer injuries caused by defective products
Consumers use different products every day, trusting that they are safe for their intended purposes. Unfortunately, some of them are not. If certain types of products are defective, an unsuspecting consumer can be seriously injured. Defect types A product may have a...