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Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care professional to provide proper care to a patient, resulting in patient injury or death. If you believe you have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim in New Mexico, you should take certain steps to start building your case right away. Contact an attorney for…

Every year, patients suffer serious injuries due to the negligence of health care practitioners and hospitals. Not all adverse health outcomes are medical malpractice, but if four key elements exist, an injured patient may have grounds to file a lawsuit in New Mexico. It is up to the plaintiff or plaintiff’s medical malpractice attorney…

Every component of a motor vehicle must operate properly for a safe and seamless drive. Unfortunately, automobile manufacturers often produce vehicles that contain defects and have dangerous mechanical failures. This can threaten the lives of the driver and his or her passengers, as well as anyone sharing the road with the driver at the…

Most car accidents involve only two vehicles and two drivers. Fault in these cases is relatively simple, as it will most likely go to one of the drivers. A chain reaction car accident, however, involves three or more drivers. Determining fault after this complex type of crash can be challenging without assistance from an…

Drivers in every state are required to carry and maintain certain amounts of car insurance to provide financial protection in case of a car accident in Albuquerque. Before you operate a motor vehicle in New Mexico, it is important to understand the car insurance requirements in this state. This can protect you from getting…

Getting into a motor vehicle accident in Albuquerque can be stressful and overwhelming, especially if the other driver or an insurance company is wrongfully accusing you of being at fault for the crash. Accusations of fault can not only cause additional emotional distress but negatively impact the value of your settlement. If you find…

One phrase you might hear during your personal injury case is “letter of protection.” This is a legally binding contract made between you, your lawyer and your doctor that guarantees that you will pay the doctor for any services rendered once your personal injury case has been resolved. If you believe that you could…

One type of recoverable damages in a personal injury case in New Mexico is “loss of enjoyment of life.” This type of financial compensation may be available to a victim who has suffered a serious, long-term or permanent injury or disability in a preventable accident. Understanding the value of your non-economic damages, including diminished…

Operating a large truck or big rig is an immense responsibility. A truck driver has the power to significantly injure or potentially kill fellow road users. One of the risks associated with the trucking industry is truck driver drowsiness or fatigue. To solve this problem, federal hours-of-service laws have been passed to limit how…

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