Over the years, great strides have been made in infant mortality rates. Largely due to advances in healthcare, children are far more likely to survive early childhood. This has not been the case for much of human history, and it even changed dramatically in the last...
No one wants to become the victim of a violent crime. So, if you’ve become aware of dangerous activities in or around your neighborhood, you might wonder: Does my landlord need to provide security? You might also wonder what will happen if your landlord doesn’t...
Every business and homeowner with a mortgage is typically required to carry premises liability insurance. This special liability coverage protects property owners and commercial tenants from financial responsibility if someone gets hurt on the property in question....
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....