Moving into a nursing home is something that many seniors in New Mexico will choose at one point or another, and while most of their experiences will be entirely positive, there are unfortunately instances in which dangerous abuse and negligence on the part of the...
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Why having passengers increases crash risks for teen drivers
Teenage drivers pose an increased danger to others on New Mexico roadways because they lack experience. This lack of experience makes them less likely to avoid crashes. However, many car wrecks involving teenage drivers also result from those drivers having other...
Compounding pharmacies could put your health at risk
Many commercial prescriptions are standard. But they don't necessarily suit all patients' needs. You may have difficulty swallowing, making medications in tablet form not an option for you. Or perhaps you have an intolerance for the standard dosage of a commercial...
Left untreated, a TBI can affect your interpersonal relationships
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common effect of an accident--from crashing your car to falling on a slippery floor. Often, brain injuries go undetected--and untreated--for too long. When finally discovered, such injuries can be difficult to recover from.In a previous...
Older adults more likely to sustain brain damage from a fall
As you get older, your body becomes frailer, and your bones become more brittle. A stumble on the sidewalk may lead to a broken hip--when, as a child, it would've only left a bruise. This is an expected part of the aging process.But did you know that in addition to...
5 steps to build your case in a defective product lawsuit
We use hundreds of products every day--most of them without even really noticing. We trust the corporations that manufacture these products to do so responsibly, and to meet national safety standards.Nonetheless, we hear about cases of product defects every day--from...
Oil and gas boom causing problems for New Mexico drivers
Many drivers are noticing the increase in truck traffic with New Mexico’s oil and gas boom. Highways like U.S. 82, U.S. 285, N.M. 128 and N.M. 18 are suddenly filled with semitrucks hauling oil and gas supplies. According to the Albuquerque Journal, this influx...
3 baby-safe tips for decking the halls
The holiday season is an exciting time of year. It's your annual occasion to bake Christmas cookies, go caroling and drink eggnog. Family traditions are strong at this time of year.When you have a new baby, it can be easy to go about Christmas in the usual...
Albuquerque puts renewed focus on bicyclists
There is a beautiful simplicity in the basic bicycle. Maybe that’s why cycling has grown in popularity over the last decade or so; both as a form of exercise and as a vehicle replacement.Albuquerque has embraced bikes almost as much as cyclists themselves. A...
Weekend cycling event leads to crash and lawsuit
Cycling has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. One increasingly common way for city dwellers to ride their bikes is by participating in a group ride. Group rides take place all across the country, they're free of charge and they're open to the public.The...