Category / Civil Rights / New Mexico Civil Rights Act / Prison Medical Neglect / Wrongful Death
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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 -
Summary of New Mexico Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights Act is Game Changer for Inmate Medical Malpractice Claims The medical malpractice lawsuits filed by the civil rights attorneys at Collins & Collins, P.C. against New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)…
August 28, 2022 -
Venue for New Mexico Civil Rights Act Lawsuits: Home Court Advantage for Counties is Over
One of the biggest challenges in claims against counties under the Tort Claims Act has always been the venue requirements. The venue requirements have forced plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death…
April 18, 2022 -
Update: New Mexico Corrections Department Retaliates for Medical Grievance System Lawsuit
Since filing the PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF AND TEMPORARY RESTARINING ORDER (PETITION)challenging the constitutionality of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) grievance system on May 20, 2021, NMCD has responded as has…
June 29, 2021 -
Effective Date, Acts and Omissions Under New Mexico Civil Rights Act
The effective date for the New Mexico Civil Rights Act is Jul 1, 2021. More important for the rights of New Mexico’s prisoners and inmates is the prospective application of the New…
April 17, 2021