Nurses have an obligation to provide proper care to their patients in New Mexico. When they don’t, they can put their patients at risk of serious harm. Unfortunately, many patients don’t know when they’ve suffered nursing malpractice. Here are four common causes of...
Driving on roadways in New Mexico can be hazardous regardless of how much experience you have. On an almost daily basis, you'll encounter distracted drivers, poor road conditions or low light conditions that can significantly reduce your visibility. These hazards and...
There are about 15,000 nursing homes around the country, and many of those in New Mexico do not have enough registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses on their payrolls to provide adequate care to their patients. Understaffing has...
People working at nursing homes often have more responsibilities than time during their shifts to fulfill them. The stress and demands of working in a nursing home can sometimes lead to employees engaging in very unsafe or questionable conduct. For example, workers...
Teenagers in New Mexico have three times the crash rate as the general population. Car accidents among teens are occurring more often than they did in the past as well. Distracted driving occurs in numerous ways and is the main culprit behind teen car accidents. Limit...
When a motor vehicle accident happens, the victims who suffer losses typically file a lawsuit or insurance claim for compensation. Unlike car collisions, truck crashes in New Mexico can be more complex, which may delay expectations for settlement dates. Truck crash...
After a car accident on New Mexico roads, you have numerous considerations. If you're injured, your primary focus is likely your recovery. As your physical condition stabilizes, you may shift your attention to addressing your personal injury and property damage...
For anyone involved in a severe accident in New Mexico, their first thoughts usually involve getting the correct medical treatment. Yet, as healing begins to occur and reality sets in, some victims realize they won't be able to work for months or even years. Getting...
New Mexico roads are not without their share of dangers, and car crashes often result in injuries for motorists. Bladder injuries, while less discussed, can result from the immense forces that come with collisions, leading to potentially serious health implications....
Sadly, many people die each year in New Mexico due to truck accidents. The rate of these accidents has been escalating at an alarming rate. These kinds of accidents increased by 13% between 2020 and 2021. While some of this may be attributed to increasing deliveries...