Figures reveal diagnostic errors cause death and injury in 40,000 to 80,000 patients annually. A diagnostic error in Albuquerque, New Mexico, occurs when the doctor diagnoses the wrong condition or doesn't find one, delaying treatment. Many conditions and illnesses...
Areas of the body most susceptible to car accident injuries
Car accidents are unfortunate events that can affect any resident of New Mexico. It’s important to know which areas of the body are most likely to be at risk. Head and brain injuries Head injuries are very common after a car accident. Traumatic brain injuries, in...
Common mistakes people make after a car accident
Car accidents can be devastating for any resident of New Mexico. In the aftermath, some people make common mistakes. You need to know about these so you can avoid making them yourself if you are in one. Fleeing the scene of the accident It’s illegal to flee the scene...
The New Mexico statute of limitations on wrongful death
An unexpected death could be devastating to a family. Upon learning someone died due to another party’s negligence, a family may file a wrongful death lawsuit in a New Mexico courtroom. Regardless of how egregious the negligence is, the plaintiff must file his or her...
Safety advocates debate teen trucker laws
Teens are coming to the world of the long haul in the field of professional truckers. There was a time when the median age for truckers was 54, but a shortage in haulers has prompted a need to cover the gap in New Mexico and across the country. This has led ambitious...
Wrongful death lawsuits differ for children and the elderly
Wrongful death lawsuits are the most serious personal injury claims filed in New Mexico. While they may all be the result of a potential wrongful death situation, the ultimate outcomes can vary significantly when it comes to the amount of damages owed to the...
What are the signs of nursing home neglect?
You expect your loved one to be safe in their New Mexico nursing home. Sadly, many older adults who are in nursing homes end up in worse condition than when they entered the facility. Sometimes, that is due to nursing home abuse or neglect. It’s important to know how...
Early school start? Your teen may be at higher risk for crashes
Many secondary schools in New Mexico have early start times, often because teens have jobs after school that may require them to finish early. What you may not know is that an earlier school start time increases your teen driver’s risk of being involved in a motor...
Pure comparative negligence and New Mexico car crashes
If you have been injured due to a New Mexico car accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation for your damages as a result. In order to successfully pursue a claim for lost wages, medical bills and other costs suffered due to...
Issues with diagnosing oral cancer correctly in New Mexico
Many people are not diagnosed with oral cancer until the third or fourth stage. Often, the symptoms should have been noticed by a medical professional, but they get overlooked by a dentist or physician. You may benefit from learning more about some of the issues with...
