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Potential Excessive Force Claims Against the Albuquerque Police – State Law Claims
The recent Department of Justice report on the Albuquerque Police Department’s pattern of excessive and unjustified force has raised many issues. One issue that has been ongoing for quite some time and…
April 14, 2014 -
Doctor Duty to Inform Patient of Need for Specialist? Yes, but…
A doctor’s duty of care to a patient in New Mexico is fairly broad. One important aspect of the duty of care is the duty to refer a patient to a specialist…
April 11, 2014 -
What Does “Standard of Care” Mean in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Standard of care in the context of medical malpractice claims relates to the standard of patient care. It does not relate to “care” as we customarily use the term. The standard of…
April 8, 2014 -
Information on Pharmaceutical Payments to Doctors Available and Soon to Expand
The Physician Payment Sunshine Act requires pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers to report all payments to doctors and physicians. The coverage is pretty broad; covering a wide range of medical providers, manufacturers,…
April 2, 2014 -
Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases Involving Children
The statute of limitations on New Mexico personal injury cases involving children is quite a bit different than for adults. They also differ depending upon the nature of the defendant and the…
April 1, 2014 -
Administrative Claim Requirements in Medical Malpractice Claims Against the VA
What and When to File? We addressed the filing requirement for a medical malpractice claim in a prior post. In a nutshell: 1. An administrative claim must be filed prior to a lawsuit,…
March 25, 2014 -
What are the Costs in a Personal Injury Case?
It is often asked, “What are the costs in a personal injury lawsuit?” This question is typically asked in a little bit different way as “How much will it cost me to…
March 19, 2014 -
Filing Requirements on Medical Malpractice Claims Against the VA
Medical errors leading to serious injury or death are far too common in the U.S. In fact, death by preventable medical error is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.…
March 13, 2014 -
Law Prohibiting Texting and Driving Signed Into Law in New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Susanna Martinez has signed into law a bill that prohibits texting on New Mexico roads. The new law is a good step in the right direction in addressing what…
March 3, 2014 -
Can I Sue My Employer for Work Injuries?
This is a very common question. The answer is almost always, “No, you cannot sue your employer for injuries that occur at work.” However, there are a number of rules and issues…
February 6, 2014