Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Nursing Home Abuse and Medication Issues
The last thing that a person wants to worry about when they admit a loved one into a nursing home is the possibility of abuse through medication. There are several types of…
August 31, 2022 -
Fraudulent Concealment of Medical Malpractice in New Mexico
Missing the statute of limitations in a medical malpractice lawsuit will bar your claim with few exceptions. Fraudulent concealment is one of those exceptions. What is Fraudulent Concealment? Fraudulent concealment is the…
August 29, 2022 -
Summary of New Mexico Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights Act is Game Changer for Inmate Medical Malpractice Claims The medical malpractice lawsuits filed by the civil rights attorneys at Collins & Collins, P.C. against New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)…
August 28, 2022 -
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims in New Mexico
In New Mexico, there is an independent claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). An IIED claim can be brought as part of another claim and/or lawsuit including personal injury, medical…
August 27, 2022 -
Auto Accidents Top Cause of Work Related Deaths – Options for Recovery Must be Identified
A recent article from Forbes reported on the 10 deadliest jobs in America. The list includes Alaskan fishing, logging, iron and steel working, and electrical power line installers — to name just…
August 26, 2022 -
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is among the hardest decisions we can ever make. The decision can be agonizing for both the family and the loved one. The only…
August 25, 2022 -
Can I Get Money Right Away Without Settling My Personal Injury Claims?
This is among the most frequently asked questions in personal injury cases. Often, the injured person is in a severe financial bind due to the accident and needs money immediately. Unfortunately, the…
August 21, 2022 -
Claims of Progress at VA Hospitals Suggest Pervasive Past Violations of Duty of Care
According to the Associated Press (AP), the Department of Veterans Affairs has significantly increased the rate of referrals of veterans to private medical providers. This is apparently in response to the lengthy…
August 15, 2022 -
“Actual Notice” Under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act
Claims against New Mexico governmental entities have a number of unique rules. Among those are shorter deadlines on claims. The harshest and most frequently missed deadline is the Tort Claims Notice deadline.…
August 9, 2022 -
Cesarean Sections: An Essential Tool in Prevention of Cerebral Palsy
The twentieth century saw a 99% reduction in the risk of death associated with pregnancy. One technology that played a significant role in this reduction is the appropriate use of the cesarean…
August 8, 2022