Albuquerque Personal Injury Blog
When car crashes disrupt relationships
From a physical, emotional and financial viewpoint, motor vehicle collisions are devastating for many victims as well as their loved ones. Broken bones, high levels of pain, stress, depression and costly medical bills are not uncommon, and many lives are turned on end...
Reviewing a property owners duty of care
When you have been invited on to another’s property in Albuquerque, you likely are mindful to do all that you can to honor their decision to extend you such an invitation. That may include overlooking certain oversights on the part of the property owner....
What should you watch for in an aggressive dog?
If you encounter an unfamiliar dog and it is coming toward you, it is impossible to detect right away what the animal's intentions are and whether or not it is friendly or aggressive. Being aware of the signs of aggression in dogs may help you to be more confident in...
When a doctor-patient relationship exists
You may have a designated physician in New Mexico who you visit any time you have a medical issue, whether that doctor is assigned by your insurance or you have chosen him or her based on your own personal preference. Or, you may not have a regular doctor, and you...
When a pedestrian accident derails one’s career
The consequences of a pedestrian accident are not to be taken lightly. Sometimes, pedestrians are fortunate to walk away from an accident with minor cuts and bruises. In many cases, however, these accidents completely unravel a victim’s life. For example, a pedestrian...
What is Capnocytophaga infection?
A dog bite in New Mexico can expose you to a number of possible infections, both viral and bacterial. You may already know about the risks of rabies and tetanus from dog bites, and how important it is to keep both yourself and your pets up to date on immunizations....
Truck accident results in $42M jury award and safety awareness
The family of a New Mexico teenager filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company and the manufacturer of the tractor trailer responsible for their son’s death. In what may become a landmark legal case that also highlights the dangers of fatalities from...
Not all construction worksite dangers come from the job itself
There's a very good reason why construction employers require drug testing before hiring employees in New Mexico. When you or other workers use substances, they dull your abilities and can make you a potential hazard on the work site. Unfortunately, there are...
Could the construction sites of the future be safer for workers?
Construction sites are full of hazards, which is why this profession is one of the most dangerous. Perhaps you have suffered an injury while on the job at a construction site in New Mexico. Despite a lot of work to make work sites safer, construction remains risky,...
Records of New Mexico doctors are hard to find
According to a 2019 review of medical board websites, New Mexico’s medical board is among the worst in country when it comes to helping you find out if the New Mexico Medical Board has put your doctor on probation for misconduct or if your doctor has paid...
