Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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New Mexico Supreme Court Limits Tribal Sovereign Immunity in Casino Dram Shop Cases
In New Mexico, and other states for that matter, Indian tribes and pueblos retain sovereign immunity. This generally means that suits against tribes and pueblos, including personal injury and wrongful death claims,…
March 1, 2012 -
Valuation of Personal Injury Claims Not Always Strictly About the Numbers
A claimant bringing a personal injury claim on his own behalf typically has no idea what to expect. In most cases, it is the claimant‘s first experience with attempting to get payment…
February 28, 2012 -
Negligent Failure to Perform C-sections Resulting in Cerebral Palsy
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability among children in the US. In a number of cases, cerebral palsy is caused by a…
February 27, 2012 -
Failure to Diagnose Not Uncommon: Patients Must Protect Themselves!
A failure to diagnose a medical condition can be catastrophic to a patient and his or her family. Failure to diagnose occurs in a variety of situation with a variety of medical…
February 23, 2012 -
Medical Malpractice Claims Raise Unique Statute of Limitations Issues
Most people are aware of the concept of a statute of limitations period which is a time frame in which a claim must be brought or is lost forever. There are many…
February 16, 2012 -
Statute of Limitations on Past Denial of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage in New Mexico
The Weed Warrior line of cases has opened up a wave of claims against auto insurance companies for the past denial of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. As a result of the Weed Warrior…
January 25, 2012 -
Federal Court Forces Insurance Company to Provide Uninsured Motorist Benefits
Recently, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico dealt a harsh blow to automobile insurers when it forced an insurance company to provide uninsured motorist coverage to a…
January 16, 2012 -
Fair Settlement of Personal Injury Claims is More Math than Wrath!
There are many myths surrounding personal injury claims. One persistent myth is the frivolous lawsuit. Related to the frivolous lawsuit myth is a basic misunderstanding of many concerning the ease of obtaining…
January 5, 2012 -
The Basics of Homeowner‘s Insurance
A home is often the single biggest investment one can make, and there are many types of risks associated with home ownership. The purchase of homeowners insurance can help minimize some risks,…
November 18, 2011 -
Consideration of Costs in Personal injury Claims
Costs can be significant in a personal injury claim. These costs can include the standard filing fees, depositions costs, travel costs, and so on. In addition, there can also be significant expert…
November 9, 2011