Category / Work Related Injuries
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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 -
Auto Accidents Top Cause of Work Related Deaths – Options for Recovery Must be Identified
A recent article from Forbes reported on the 10 deadliest jobs in America. The list includes Alaskan fishing, logging, iron and steel working, and electrical power line installers — to name just…
August 26, 2022 -
What’s the Difference Between a Workers’ Compensation Work Injury and a Personal Injury Work Injury?
Injured workers falling under the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Act will be compensated for only a fraction of their injuries and damages. Under New Mexico law, injured workers are limited to recovery…
April 2, 2022 -
El Personal médico en el NMCD Enfrenta Desafíos en Reclamos por Respuesta Fallida al COVID-19
Pregunta: ¿Los proveedores médicos que trabajan en las instalaciones correccionales del Departamento Correccional de Nuevo México (NMCD) tienen posibles reclamos legales por falta de preparación y respuesta al COVID-19? Respuesta: Es posible,…
August 12, 2020 -
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Correctional Officers
Multiple sources have reported that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among correctional officers is double the rate found among military veterans and police officers. Chronic and severe understaffing causing excessive hours and greater…
June 17, 2017 -
Early Detection of Breast Cancer & VA Hospital Delays, Negligence and Deliberate Neglect
Early detection is key to breast cancer survival. With early detection, the survival rate is close to 90%. Delays in detection can be deadly. How does this play out within the VA…
August 27, 2015 -
Duty to Provide Fall Protection in Work Areas
Failure to Provide Fall Protection is #1 Cited Osha Violation – Legal Outcome Depends on Existence of Employer/Employee Relationship The failure of an employer to provide fall protections is the number one…
July 17, 2015 -
Work Injuries, Contractors and Personal Injury Lawsuits in New Mexico
Contractors are utilized in numerous industries and occupations. In some situations, such as construction, the work site may be crawling with contractors and subcontractors. When personal injuries occur with a contractor, there…
August 28, 2014 -
Injured Subcontractor Employees May Have Claims Against Negligent Contractor – It’s a Matter of Control!
Work injuries occur far too often. New Mexico is no exception. Unfortunately, workers enjoy very little protection from the negligence of their employers by virtue of the exclusive remedy provisions of the…
January 7, 2014 -
Proper Equipment Maintenance Critical To Safe Work Environment in the Oil and Gas Industry
It goes without saying that workplace safety often hinges on the maintenance of equipment. That is certainly true in the oil and gas industry. One need only look at one of the…
October 12, 2012