Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Never Events in Hospitals
Far too many patients are go into a hospital hoping to get better only to find themselves at the end of a medical error causing them even more harm. Reports indicate hospital-acquired…
November 21, 2013 -
Medication Errors
When patients seek medical attention, the goal and the outcome is most often the administration or prescription of medication. The single most common treatment, no matter what the medical issue, is medication.…
November 21, 2013 -
DIY Tort Claims Notice in New Mexico
The New Mexico Tort Claims Act covers all personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against state, county, and local governments. This includes all governmentally run entities, which covers a very broad spectrum…
October 24, 2013 -
Show of Force and Voluntary Consent to Search and Seizure
The 4th Amendment protections against illegal search and seizure are among the greatest protections afforded to citizens. There are very strict criteria for search and seizure. An illegal search and seizure will…
October 3, 2013 -
Lien Negotiation in a Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases often involve significant medical expense. Along with those expenses come medical liens on any proceeds from a personal injury settlement. These liens will need to be addressed prior to…
October 2, 2013 -
English Language is No Prerequisite to Jury Service in New Mexico
The New Mexico Supreme Court case of State v. Samora concerns the rights of non-English-speaking citizens and jury selection. Specifically in this case, the Court had to decide whether the excusal of…
October 1, 2013 -
Responsibility for Sidewalks in Albuquerque
Sidewalks can be somewhat hazardous for pedestrians. This is so in every city or town, and Albuquerque is no exception. Pedestrians are often injured by defective or dangerous sidewalks. These dangers can…
September 25, 2013 -
Premise of New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act is Flawed Yet Now Expanded
The New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act provides enormous protections to qualified medical providers. It also creates a number of burdens and hurdles for patients who are injured or killed as a result…
September 20, 2013 -
Protection of Sensitive Health Records in a Personal Injury Case
How can you protect sensitive health records? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects the privacy of your sensitive health records. This protection comes into play in most every personal…
September 11, 2013 -
Essential Patient Safety Rule #1: Identify the Patient and the Medical Issues
The fact is that medical care can be quite hazardous to your health. The numbers on medical negligence, medication errors, and injury and wrongful death caused by these preventable medical errors are…
September 3, 2013