Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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DWI Durante Días Festivos – No vale la pena!
La temporada navideña viene con mucha celebración. Gran parte de ella incluye alcohol. También incluye brincar de una reunión a otra, ya sea con amigos, familia, trabajo o socios de negocios. Esto…
December 1, 2015 -
Personal Injury Claims May Arise from Breach of Warranty with Extended Statute of Limitations
The New Mexico Courts have found that personal injury claims can be based upon a breach of warranty giving rise to an a longer statute of limitations. In Badilla v. Walmart, a…
November 30, 2015 -
Step #1 in a Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Case: Collect All Medical Records for Expert Review
There are few things more harmful to a child and a family than cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy birth injuries are rare but when they occur they are devastating. Cerebral palsy birth injuries are not always…
November 21, 2015 -
Risperidone and Gynecomastia in Children
It has been found that current users of risperidone have approximately four times the risk of developing gynecomastia than non-users. In cases of children and adolescents users of risperidone, the risk of…
November 18, 2015 -
First Steps in a VA Medical Malpractice Claim
There is no need to discuss the entire complex and lengthy process involved in a medical malpractice claim. What is important is to understand what must be done and how to do…
November 12, 2015 -
Who Can Sue on a VA Medical Malpractice Claim?
In order to file a lawsuit, including medical malpractice lawsuits, a party must have standing to sue. In cases where a veteran has been harmed, the veteran can certainly file on his…
November 11, 2015 -
Tolling of the Statute of Limitations in VA Medical Malpractice Claims
New Mexico medical malpractice claims have unique rules and deadlines. The statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims typically begins to run on the date of the negligent act. However, these deadlines…
November 11, 2015 -
Deadlines on Medical Malpractice Claims Against the VA
In any medical malpractice claim, deadlines are critically important. It is no different in claims against the VA. This is the first important distinction between claims against the VA and claims against…
November 11, 2015 -
5 Common Misconceptions about Veteran Rights in VA Medical Malpractice Claims
There are numerous misconceptions surrounding the right of veterans and families to sue the VA for medical malpractice claims. Below are 5 that seem to be most common. There are certainly others…
November 11, 2015 -
Early Detection of Breast Cancer & VA Hospital Delays, Negligence and Deliberate Neglect
Early detection is key to breast cancer survival. With early detection, the survival rate is close to 90%. Delays in detection can be deadly. How does this play out within the VA…
August 27, 2015