Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Federal Tort Claims Act
Every year thousands of New Mexicans receive medical care at military base facilities, share the road with postal trucks and visit national parks. If any of these people suffer personal injuries at…
January 1, 2023 -
Debunking the Frivolous Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Myth
About Medical Malpractice Myths A report by Public Citizen debunks the myth of frivolous medical malpractice claims. In fact, the report indicates that medical malpractice payments are at record lows. The report…
November 20, 2022 -
Caps in New Mexico Medical Malpractice Claims Against the Government: No Wiggle Room for Multiple Beneficiaries
In New Mexico, there are caps on both medical malpractice claims and claims against the government. These caps are highly detrimental to injured plaintiffs and undermine the right to a jury guaranteed…
October 8, 2022 -
Caps on Punitive Damages: Good for Business, Bad for All
Punitive damages (often seen in personal injury and medical malpractice cases) are a hot topic both for businesses and for individuals harmed by the conduct of businesses. Punitive damages are just that, “punitive”.…
October 5, 2022 -
Can I Be Ordered To Pay the Other Side’s Legal Fees?
In a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney will represent you on a contingency fee basis. In contingency fee representation, your lawyer will receive a portion of the recovery awarded to you. As…
September 25, 2022 -
Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice claims in New Mexico can be reasonably challenging. Even though medical negligence is quite widespread, there remain many biases toward doctors and against injured patients. The presumptions in favor of…
September 21, 2022 -
Comparative Negligence Decided by Jury in New Mexico Personal Injury Cases
Proof of causation is essential for liability in a personal injury claim. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals recently set forth the “but for” analysis undertaken in New Mexico personal injury cases…
September 13, 2022 -
Congress Ignores Dangers of Excessive Trucking Hours
Studies have shown time and time again that fatigue is a significant cause of trucking accidents. It has been demonstrated that drowsiness causes up to 40% of trucking accidents. Significantly, the risks…
September 8, 2022 -
Prison & Jail Medical Neglect Lawsuits by Collins & Collins, P.C.
Holistic Approach We at Collins & Collins, P.C. have determined that the only way to fix New Mexico prisons and jails is to approach it from every angle. Collins & Collins, P.C.…
September 3, 2022 -
Limits of Insurance Coverage in NM Auto Accidents Explained
Most consumers purchase automobile insurance to protect themselves or their family in case of an auto accident. Some purchase auto insurance because it is the law, mandated by the state legislature. In…
September 1, 2022