You may be entitled to compensation if you lose a loved one due to negligence. While many people know this, few understand how wrongful death claims work or what to expect in the process. It helps to have the right information about how things work in such situations...
New Mexico property owners need to keep their properties reasonably safe. When they don’t and their failures lead to injuries, the victims can sue for their damages. These types of cases are call “premises liability” claims. The basics of a premises liability claim...
Everyone knows driving can be dangerous. We learn to pay attention and drive defensively because we know there are car accidents every single day. In fact, the chances are very good that you’ll be in an auto accident at some point. If you’re lucky, it won’t involve...
A new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham caps damages that victims of medical malpractice in New Mexico can receive from independent healthcare facilities. If this sounds familiar, it should. State legislators and Gov. Grisham did the same thing in 2022. That...
How safe are your children’s toys? As a parent, you hope the makers of your child’s toys are all acting responsibly. You want them to use safe materials and test the products to ensure they don’t pose any risk. And yet manufacturers recall dozens of unsafe toys every...
Every mother-to-be wants her baby to be healthy. And this desire leads many women to give up alcohol and other unhealthy habits. They give them up to protect their baby’s health. But sometimes, the mother’s actions aren’t enough. Indeed, the Centers for Disease...
Heading to the pool is a great way to spend time on a hot day. Whether your pool is at your apartment building, or in your local neighborhood, it’s important to know that it’s safe. Here are a few quick ways to know that your local pool is following safety standards....
In 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released a study that claimed medical errors were the third leading cause of death in the United States. While medication errors represent only a fraction of all fatal medical errors, there are plenty of ways medication errors can also...
New Mexico lawmakers recently voted down a bill that would have capped some medical malpractice awards at $750,000. The bill aimed to help clinics and smaller healthcare providers who sometimes struggle with the cost of insurance. However, lawmakers ultimately decided...
Healthcare providers can be held responsible for the harm suffered by a patient due to medical negligence. Therefore, you may wonder if you have a valid claim after a medical procedure yielded unexpected results or if you experienced an adverse outcome after receiving...