Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Several Possible Claims and Defendants in New Mexico Jail Suicide Case
Wrongful death claims for jail suicides in local jails can be brought in New Mexico under a number of legal theories, laws and statutes. In addition, there may be a number of…
October 21, 2014 -
New Mexico Elder Abuse Resources
Elder abuse is a growing problem. Elder abuse comes in many forms. These include physical, emotional and financial abuse with many varieties within each of these areas of abuse. Moreover, the abuse…
October 20, 2014 -
Suicide in Local Jails – Minimal Policies and Procedures for Protection of Inmates
Suicide is the leading cause of death in local jails. There is really no excuse for this. The risk factors, warning signs and preventive measures are well known. Despite the fact that…
October 15, 2014 -
Suicide in Local Jails Preventable Yet Far Too Common
Suicide is the leading cause of death in local jails. Suicide surpasses drug and alcohol, accidental and homicide related deaths combined. A study from the Bureau of Justice Statistics studying jail…
October 7, 2014 -
Drive-By Doctoring – Options for Protection of New Mexico Patients
A recent article in the New York Times regarding drive-by doctoring was both appalling and illuminating. Since the article, there have been numerous related articles in other media outlets. However, there has been…
September 25, 2014 -
VA Position On Delayed Treatment and Veteran Deaths Evasive at Best
It was reported last week in a number of news outlets that the Department of Veteran Affairs now admits that delayed VA Hospital treatment may have contributed to the deaths of some…
September 23, 2014 -
Patient Falls in Hospitals – Medical Negligence, Simple Negligence?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) estimates that 700,000 to 1,000,000 patients suffer falls in hospitals each year. The AHRQ points out that as of 2008, the Centers for Medicare…
September 19, 2014 -
Surgical “Never Events” – Underreported and Undercompensated
Surgery does not always go as expected. Sometimes, surgeries simply fail to improve the patient’s conditions. Other times, surgery may worsen the patient’s condition. This does not mean that medical malpractice has…
September 11, 2014 -
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia – Bad But is it a “Never Event”?
There are a number of “never events” in hospitals. The list of never events arose out of recommendations from the National Quality Forum and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These…
September 8, 2014 -
Work Injuries, Contractors and Personal Injury Lawsuits in New Mexico
Contractors are utilized in numerous industries and occupations. In some situations, such as construction, the work site may be crawling with contractors and subcontractors. When personal injuries occur with a contractor, there…
August 28, 2014