A primary care doctor may be the first person you see when you develop unusual symptoms. Sometimes, however, your condition may require care from a specialist. If a doctor does not make a referral when your symptoms or test results call for one, a serious condition...
Do not try to break up a dog fight
When two dogs get in a fight, the first instinct many people have is to pull them apart by their collars. If you are walking your dog and an off-leash dog attacks, for instance, you are just trying to protect your pet. The problem with doing this, however, is that it...
3 potential consequences of an incomplete spinal cord injury
Most people fear complete spinal cord injuries. They find the idea of losing sensation and mobility terrifying. Fewer people consider the possibility of an incomplete spinal cord injury. They may not even realize that damage to the spinal cord can occur in a way that...
Public pools should have “no-diving” signs
Public pools need to have proper safety signs and depth markings. This is a requirement that helps people use these facilities without encountering serious injury. For instance, depth markers are required at numerous points, such as at both the minimum and maximum...
What medical records can help prove a birth injury claim?
If your child suffered a birth injury because of a medical mistake you did not cause, you may have questions about what happened and whether it could have been prevented. When you are trying to understand what went wrong, the information recorded throughout your...
Should you run from a dog?
Generally speaking, no, you should not run away from a dog, even if it appears dangerous. This is the first instinct that many people have, simply seeking to protect themselves, but it often makes things worse. For one thing, turning to run means that you have to turn...
Can you file a product liability claim before a recall happens?
Yes. A product recall may not happen until after an injury occurs. In New Mexico, an injured person may still have a product liability claim if a defect caused the harm. A recall is not needed to seek compensation. Knowing the legal options can help protect a...
Understanding a doctor’s duty of care
When you seek medical treatment, you expect your health care provider to deliver care that meets accepted professional standards. While not every unexpected outcome is the result of negligence, doctors and other medical professionals have legal responsibilities once...
What if fault in a wrongful death claim was divided?
Families often have questions after losing a loved one to a traumatic event. They want to know what happened, who is to blame, and what their next steps are. And another concern is whether a wrongful death claim is still possible if the deceased shared any...
Can you still sue if the accident was partly your fault?
After a preventable incident causes a serious injury, you may worry that one mistake will erase your right to compensation. Perhaps you ignored a warning sign, moved too quickly or failed to notice a danger. New Mexico law does not automatically bar your claim because...