Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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The Oil and Gas Industry Can Be a Dangerous Place for Workers
The oil and gas industry has proven time and again that it is among the most dangerous industries for workers. Those that work in the oil and gas industry are subjected to…
September 14, 2012 -
Recovery For Injuries Sustained While Visiting a Friend or Relative
At one time or another most of us have been invited to help a friend or relative out with a home improvement project or simply invited to a friend or relative‘s home…
September 5, 2012 -
Left Untreated, Severe Jaundice Can Be Very Harmful to Newborns
Hyberbilirubinemia, commonly called jaundice, is a condition that occurs when there is too much Bilirubin in the blood. It is not uncommon in newborns. Typically, it will cause no lasting harm to…
August 28, 2012 -
“Full and Final Settlement” Means Both Full and Final in New Mexico Personal Injury Claims
Say you have been injured in an accident and have settled your claim with the insurance company. Down the road you discover you either still need additional medical care for your injuries,…
August 22, 2012 -
The High Costs of Medical Errors on the Healthcare System
Advocates for “tort reform” legislation frequently point to financial savings as a reason to enact rules which limit the legal rights of those hurt by medical negligence. However, actual analysis of these…
August 20, 2012 -
Maximum Medical Improvement and Your New Mexico Personal Injury Settlement
Maximum Medical Improvement, commonly referred to as MMI, is a term frequently used in personal injury cases. Maximum Medical Improvement refers to the point in your medical treatment when your doctor determines…
August 17, 2012 -
Protections of New Mexico Workers‘ Compensation Act Waived for Non-Compliant Employers
Even though most employers are required to carry workers‘ compensation insurance, the truth is that a number of employers in New Mexico do not carry the required coverage. Considering the New Mexico…
August 13, 2012 -
Payment of Future Medical Expenses in New Mexico Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice, or medical negligence, happens when a heath care provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care when providing medical treatment to a patient, and as a result of that…
August 6, 2012 -
Insurance Coverage Options For A Pedestrian-Auto Accident
Even at low speeds, motor vehicle-pedestrian accidents can result in very serious personal injuries or wrongful death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released statistics stating that approximately 64,000 pedestrians are…
July 24, 2012 -
Personal Injury Judgments: Winning and Collecting Can be Two Very Different Things
Now that you have gone through the legal proceedings and obtained a judgment for your damages, does payment follow automatically? Not necessarily. Whether you get paid depends largely on whether there is…
July 6, 2012