Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Untreated and Negligently Treated Diabetes in New Mexico Prisons
Something we should all be concerned about Most folks don’t give prison healthcare much thought. They should. The costs of poor prison healthcare as remote as it sounds, affects all of us…
May 6, 2019 -
Investigation and Reporting of New Mexico Prison Suicides
Reporting of Inmate Deaths to Family The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) provides policies regarding what is to happen when an inmate dies, is injured or becomes seriously ill while in custody.…
April 15, 2019 -
FMCSA Interventions for Unsafe Trucking and Bus Carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is charged with the regulation of motor carriers (trucks and buses) safety. To meet its safety objectives, the FMCSA created its “Safety Measurement System” (SMS).…
February 6, 2019 -
Trucking COMPLIANCE, SAFETY and ACCOUNTABILITY (CSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Safety Measurement System (SMS) states: “There are 5 million truck and bus drivers sharing the road with more than 250 million motorists. With stakes so…
January 30, 2019 -
Recent Rash of Suicides in New Mexico Prisons and Jails Points to Systemic Neglect
There have been a number of suicides recently in New Mexico prisons and jails. Collins & Collins, P.C. is aware of these because we have gotten calls from 2 of the 3…
December 11, 2018 -
Recent Rash of Suicides in New Mexico Prisons and Jails Points to Systemic Neglect
There have been a number of suicides recently in New Mexico prisons and jails. Collins & Collins, P.C. is aware of these because we have gotten calls from 2 of the 3…
December 11, 2018 -
Transference Phenomena in the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Transference is Common In The Doctor-Patient Relationship Transference phenomena is a common phenomenon that occurs between patients and doctors. In a nutshell, the patient projects emotions and feelings associated with past relationships…
December 3, 2018 -
Sepsis Far Too Common in Medical and Other Confined Settings
Sepsis is an infection that gets into the bloodstream. It is a very serious condition and can quickly lead to permanent harm or death if not immediately detected and treated. Unfortunately, it…
November 21, 2018 -
Minor Infections Lead to Sepsis for Millions
250,000+ Deaths Each Year More than 250,000 Americans die every year from sepsis. Millions more are affected by sepsis, including the over 1.5 million victims and their loved ones. Sepsis has catastrophic…
November 15, 2018 -
Surgery Centers, Known Risks, Reckless Profiteering
Virtually every claim for surgical negligence is first met with the defense that the screw-ups were a known risk of surgery. This is indeed the reason for the very lengthy release of…
June 29, 2018