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Medications save countless lives every day. They cure illnesses, control symptoms, and relieve pain. But when a doctor prescribes the wrong medication, defective drugs, or an incorrect dose, injuries and even death may occur. The Food and Drug Administration receives reports of over 100,000 injuries per year associated with medication errors, including in New…

It’s alarming to learn that a drug company issued a recall for a medication that you’ve been taking. It’s further disconcerting to find out that this doesn’t always constitute medical malpractice. Instead, if you were injured by the recalled drug, your case is usually against the manufacturer, which typically means a class action lawsuit…

Determining fault in an accident can be a complex process. While some accidents are no-fault cases where no one’s negligence caused the accident, not all accidents “just happen.” Often there is a degree of negligence involved. In these cases, you could have a valid personal injury claim. Legally, negligence occurs when someone had a…

Mistakes happen, even when you’re behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. If you believe that you are at fault for a car accident in New Mexico, it’s important not to admit fault and to realize that you may still be eligible for financial compensation from your own car insurance provider, the other driver’s…

Rideshare has grown in popularity as a cheaper and more convenient ride alternative to traditional taxicabs in many cities. As a relatively new industry, however, it can be difficult for those involved in rideshare accidents to know what to do and where to go for financial compensation. If you get into an Albuquerque car…

If you get into a car accident in New Mexico, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the other driver’s car insurance provider. The vast majority of New Mexico car accident cases reach settlements. This is an agreement made to resolve the legal dispute between an insurance company and an injured car accident…

A car accident under any circumstances can leave you with serious injuries, expensive bills and questions about your future. If the car involved in the accident was leased, it can be even more difficult to know what to do and how to pay for the crash. These accidents have unique elements that you will…

Whiplash is the most common neck injury caused in a car accident, especially in rear-end and side collisions. Symptoms may not appear for a day or more after a crash, but that does not take away from their severity. Although whiplash is considered a minor soft-tissue injury, it has the potential to cause long-term…

After a car accident, you may be wondering whether you will have to go to court to recover compensation. Most car accident cases in Albuquerque settle before they reach trial. In other words, it is unlikely that you will have to go to court. Reasons Why You Might Have to Go to Court There…

When commercial products harm the average consumer, federal and state laws are in place to hold retailers accountable. Although they may not have been responsible for manufacturing the defective product, they can still be legally liable for selling it. Business Owners Have a Duty to Protect Their Customers When a business or retailer advertises…