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Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a disorder of the brain that can cause permanent muscle weakness and mobility impairment. Cerebral palsy can be caused by medical negligence or malpractice, such as when a health care provider causes or fails to prevent an infant brain…

Brain stem injuries are extremely serious. An injury that affects this part of the brain can have permanent consequences for a victim, including trouble controlling body movement and paralysis. If someone else’s negligence causes a brain stem injury, the responsible party could be held accountable by the victim through an Albuquerque brain injury claim….

The 2023-2024 school year has already started in some districts and will be in full swing across the country by early September. A new school year is full of excitement, but it also brings the risk of students getting injured while on campus. What do you need to know about school injuries as your…

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can be caused by a bump or blow to the head. While many concussions are considered mild brain injuries, they can pose serious and even permanent risks to a victim. These risks increase if the concussion goes undiagnosed and untreated. Recognizing the symptoms of…

A spinal cord injury is often referred to as catastrophic – meaning it inflicts a severe level of harm on the victim or results in life-changing debilitation. The spine is responsible for transferring messages to and from the body and brain. When any part of the spine gets injured, it can disrupt this messaging…

If you or a loved one sustains a brain injury in an accident in Albuquerque, you could suffer a variety of debilitating symptoms. Brain injuries can be catastrophic if they cause a severe level of damage. Even mild to moderate brain injuries can significantly impact a victim’s life. Learn the different classifications of traumatic…

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…

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…

Many accidents require victims to receive immediate medical care. Most patients use some form of insurance to help cover their upfront medical costs, such as health insurance or automobile insurance. If an investigation of the accident later finds that the insurance company that paid for the victim’s medical care is not legally responsible (liable)…

If someone gets injured by another person or party’s negligent behaviors, the victim could recover financial compensation through a personal injury settlement agreement. This is a legally binding contract that the parties involved enter into voluntarily. It states that the victim (plaintiff) is renouncing all rights to hold the defendant liable for further damage…