Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Tribal Immunity Can Extend to Car Accidents on New Mexico State Roads
Federal and state laws have consistently upheld tribal jurisdiction in a variety of cases concerning Indian self-government within Indian country. Tribal jurisdiction is especially important in New Mexico, since there are 19…
November 16, 2012 -
Independent Intervening Cause/Medical Malpractice in a New Mexico Personal Injury Claim
The issue of independent intervening cause can cause significant confusion in a personal injury claim. However, in New Mexico at least, what might seem to be an independent intervening cause may not…
November 9, 2012 -
Host Liability for Holiday Parties in New Mexico
The holiday season is upon us. With it comes celebration. Much of the celebration involves alcohol. As the holiday season approaches, we will be doing a few articles on liquor liability, often…
November 2, 2012 -
Reexamined Duty of Care in New Mexico Personal Injury Lawsuits
One of the many considerations in a personal injury lawsuit is whether the defendant owed a duty of care to those that are injured. A duty of care is a requirement that…
October 29, 2012 -
Parent Liability for the Negligence of a Child in New Mexico
A question that we get often is whether a parent can be liable for damages caused by the actions of his or her child. The answer is yes, a parent can be…
October 27, 2012 -
Patient Advice of Risks and Consent Will Not Bar New Mexico Medical Malpractice Claims
When a patient goes in for a medical procedure, he or she is handed numerous documents that must be signed prior to the procedure. These include a variety of disclaimers and warnings…
October 18, 2012 -
Proper Equipment Maintenance Critical To Safe Work Environment in the Oil and Gas Industry
It goes without saying that workplace safety often hinges on the maintenance of equipment. That is certainly true in the oil and gas industry. One need only look at one of the…
October 12, 2012 -
Oil and Gas Facilities Pose Significant Risks to the Public When Not Properly Maintained
When thinking about oil and gas industry accidents most think about rig explosions and oil leaks. Injury to workers and environmental damage are assumed to be the most obvious consequence of these…
October 3, 2012 -
Medical Malpractice In New Mexico Prisons and Jails
Prisoners, now more than ever, are at a great risk for medical mistreatment. The problem of medical treatment in prisons has been increased by the use of contractors and sub-contractors to run…
September 28, 2012 -
Oxygen Deprivation at Birth: Cooling Blankets Becoming Standard Treatment
Oxygen deprivation during the birth process can result in serious injuries to the newborn. Studies have found that oxygen deprivation can result in death rates as high as 60%, and of those…
September 24, 2012