Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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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 -
Significant Burden on Plaintiff When Adding Defendants After Statute of Limitations Has Run
The statute of limitations is a deadline on the filing of lawsuits, including personal injury and wrongful death claims. For personal injury/wrongful death claims against a private entity, the statute of limitations…
February 3, 2014 -
Failure to Disclose Medical Conditions to Patient: There is Jury Instruction for That!
There are many times when we go to the doctor to address one issue, and it turns out there other medical issues involved as well. Most doctors would point these other issues…
January 30, 2014 -
Why Is It So Hard To Get A Lawyer To Take My New Mexico Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice is anything but uncommon. The estimated deaths by preventable medical error ranges from 98,000 (very outdated number) to 440,000 per year in hospitals alone. Many more deaths result from errors…
January 28, 2014 -
What is the New Mexico Tort Claims Act?
We have quite a few posts on the requirements of the New Mexico Tort Claims Act. Specifically, we have numerous posts regarding the various deadlines under the Act. Here we will provide…
January 24, 2014 -
Can I Recover Lost Overtime in My New Mexico Personal Injury Case?
There are a number of different damages that may be recovered in a personal injury lawsuit. Damages refer to the injuries and losses that you have suffered as a result of the…
January 22, 2014 -
Liability of Negligent Family Member Driver to Other Family Member Passengers in an Auto Accident
Insurance issues in New Mexico auto accidents can get pretty confusing. There are a number of potentially overlapping issues that can create a maze for those injured in a car accident. This…
January 13, 2014 -
Injured Subcontractor Employees May Have Claims Against Negligent Contractor – It’s a Matter of Control!
Work injuries occur far too often. New Mexico is no exception. Unfortunately, workers enjoy very little protection from the negligence of their employers by virtue of the exclusive remedy provisions of the…
January 7, 2014