Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Ice, Slip & Fall Accidents, and the Duty of Care in New Mexico
With winter storms approaching, so too are the inevitable slip and fall accidents on ice that come with them. Just like car accidents, these events will occur in all manner of situations.…
December 17, 2010 -
Part Three: Adult Guardianship of Disabled Children in New Mexico – After Appointment
Upon appointment, a guardian is charged with the same duties, power and rights in respect to the incapacitated person that a parent would have with a minor child. Differences include the fact…
December 4, 2010 -
Making Things Right with the BP Gulf Disaster!
There has been a lot of interesting news of late on the BP Gulf Disaster. As you recall, BP came out with its public relations machine vowing to make things right just…
October 29, 2010 -
Costly Contradictions of “Online Privacy”
FISA, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, was originally passed to allow surveillance of communications between foreign powers, foreign intelligence agencies, and their agents. Since 911, FISA has been greatly expanded…
October 22, 2010 -
Eleventh Circuit Addresses Medicare‘s Responsbilities in Lien Negotiation
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has shed some light on a growing and extremely confusing topic, Medicare lien reimbursement in personal injury actions. The underlying cause of action in Bradley v.…
October 8, 2010 -
Failure to Detect and Report Medical Errors Jeopardizes Patient Safety
Studies have shown that the vast majority of medical errors go unreported. This is the case despite laws requiring the reporting of medical errors. The laws are intended to improve patient care…
October 4, 2010 -
Notification of Insurance Company on Personal Injury Claims
The aftermath of dealing with a personal injury can be a confusing and difficult time. Medical bills are due, wages are lost, and one may even face the possibility of having to…
September 27, 2010 -
Outside Influence of Jurors Growing Problem in Jury Trials
The New Mexico Supreme Court addressed the growing problem of outside influence on jurors. The case addressed a low tech version of the problem but the holding has far broader implications on…
September 15, 2010 -
Proof of Causation in Personal Injury Actions: “But For” Analysis Under New Mexico Law
In order to establish liability in a personal injury action, the plaintiff must show causation. In other words, the plaintiff must show that the actions of another party or person caused his…
September 10, 2010 -
Huge Nursing Home Verdict Brings Predictable Cries for Tort Reform
A huge nursing home neglect verdict in California leads to further cries for tort reform. A jury awarded a whopping $677 million verdict against Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. The personal injury class…
September 8, 2010