Albuquerque is already grappling with temperatures rising into the high 80s. As May 29 is the last day of school for students in the Albuquerque public schools, parents will soon be faced with bored kids looking to cool off and have fun by going swimming. Pools are a...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly can leave families with unbearable grief. When the death was caused by someone else's carelessness or wrongful actions, it may also bring financial stress and unanswered questions. In New Mexico, the law allows certain family members...
Medications are among the most common treatments recommended in modern medical facilities. Doctors can help patients control their blood pressure, lose weight or fight infections with appropriate medication. Medications are controlled substances that are subject to...
Defective products can cause serious harm to consumers. But defects do not always look the same. There are three different categories that consumers need to be aware of, especially if they have suffered injuries. In any of these categories, it may be possible to seek...
Most people think of a heart attack as a sudden event that’s obvious because of how they’re portrayed on television or in movies. While it’s true that some heart attacks occur that way, there are some that don’t. Heart attacks in women are often undiagnosed because...
People typically view dogs as friendly and even helpful. Most dogs are happy to interact with humans. A small minority of dogs may have prior trauma that makes them anxious around humans. Others may have mental defects because of inbreeding. Dogs occasionally bite and...
A stroke can occur without warning, leaving patients and their families to deal with the aftermath. Health care professionals are critical to diagnosing a stroke. But what can happen when they fail to diagnose it? Severe health effects The long-term effects of failing...
Nothing can prepare you for the devastating loss of a loved one, especially when someone else's careless actions caused their death. Money won't ease your grief or fill the void they left behind. But still, a wrongful death claim can help protect your family's future....
Spinal cord injuries can occur under many different circumstances. A fall, an incident involving an unsafe product or a motor vehicle collision could damage someone's spinal cord. People with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong medical care that can cost...
ERs make quick choices about who stays and who goes home. These fast decisions can lead to big mistakes. When you leave too soon and get worse, the hospital might face a medical malpractice claim. What counts as an illegal early discharge? The law says ERs must give...