Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Preexisitng Conditions & Eggshell Plaintiff in New Mexico Personal Injury Claim
Many people that suffer personal injuries in an accident come with some baggage. Among the most common are preexisting medical conditions or injuries. Many injured plaintiffs are reluctant to share the preexisting…
August 3, 2011 -
Road Rage and Auto Accident Insurance Coverage
A recent Pennsylvania road rage related personal injury action raises some interesting auto insurance coverage issues. The case involved a suit by a young girl against her dad for emotion distress suffered…
July 25, 2011 -
Subrogation Rights in a New Mexico Personal Injury Claim
In most cases, when a person suffers personal injuries in an accident, his insurance, either health or automobile, will pay for his medical bills. Although another party is likely responsible for the…
July 18, 2011 -
Dram Shop Liability: Shifting Burden of Proof
The New Mexico Liquor Liability Act creates different standards of care for dram shop liability depending upon the relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant. The highest standard of care is imposed…
July 11, 2011 -
Expectation of Privacy in Garbage in New Mexico Even in a Motel Dumpster!
The recent New Mexico Court of Appeals case of State v. Crane illustrates the high level of protection against unlawful search and seizure afforded those in New Mexico under the New Mexico…
July 6, 2011 -
Steps Necesssary to Prove Your Damages in a New Mexico Personal Injury Case
If you have been in an automobile accident and the other party involved is at fault, the first question you probably have is how to get the other party‘s or your own…
June 27, 2011 -
Concealing Preexisting Injuries Can Seriously Harm a New Mexico Personal Injury Claim
A recent case from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals illustrates the importance of full disclosure of preexisting medical conditions in a personal injury case. Failure to fully disclose preexisting conditions can…
June 23, 2011 -
Optional Auto Insurance Coverage Often the Most Beneficial to Your Family
As an insured driver, after paying years of insurance premiums, most expect insurance coverage when they or a member of their family are in an auto accident. However, the determination of whether…
June 13, 2011 -
Medical Liens Can be Half the Battle in a New Mexico Personal Injury Case
Many personal injury victims are surprised and/or shocked to learn that there are many different lien holders that are going to get a piece of their settlement. On occasion, these liens may…
June 10, 2011 -
Sorting Out Responsibility in a New Mexico Premises Liability Claim
Premises liability deals with the duty of an owner or occupier of land, such as a homeowner or tenant, to keep his or her premises visitors safe from personal injuries. A homeowner…
June 8, 2011