Losing a loved one is never easy. However, losing a loved one suddenly to a preventable circumstance changes your entire world in an instant. According to Psychology Today, sudden loss of life impacts a person's sense of stability. The world may feel cruel and...
Albuquerque Personal Injury Blog
Who is negligent in a large truck wreck? The answer varies.
A large truck crossed the center line and headed straight in your vehicle’s direction. You attempted to avoid a collision, but the truck still clipped your car, causing it to rollover. Your car ended up crashing in the ditch, leaving you trapped inside, unable to get...
Diagnosis: Traumatic brain injury
During a motor vehicle or slip and fall accident, you vaguely remember hitting your head. You think you may have a brain injury, but do not know what to look for. Mayo Clinic describes various ways to diagnose a TBI. Ensure physicians use the proper medical equipment...
What are causes of injury in parking lots?
Property owners have the duty to keep a premises as safe as possible from avoidable injuries, such as slips and falls resulting from floor defects. This responsibility not only applies to the inside of a store, an apartment or a restaurant, but also to the parking lot...
Asking your doctor questions can protect your well-being
The first time your doctor mentions your diagnosis, you may have a lot of questions about what this result means for your health and your future. Relying on the expertise of your doctor, you may dismiss you questions and opt to just do what your doctor suggests. ...
Risks associated with unnecessary C-sections
When you prepare to give birth in a New Mexico hospital, you may picture yourself having a traditional delivery and leaving soon after with a happy, healthy baby. Not all birth experiences look like this, though. For this reason, it may benefit you to also prepare for...
How can a court determine wrongful death damages?
Losing a loved one to negligence is an event no one should have to endure. The emotional pain of the loss is often worse because the family has to bear the costs of burial and a funeral in addition to the deprivation of money the loved one would have provided for the...
Why do dogs bite?
If put in the wrong situation, even the sweetest, most friendly dog can bite somebody. Understanding the causes of dog bites helps you prevent injury to yourself, your family, and others. Educating yourself and the people around you about why dogs bite and why this...
Have Fatal Crashes Increased The Past Year?
As people and businesses adapted to the past year's events and closures, a troubling statistic has emerged. Despite the decrease in commuter traffic and more employees working from home than ever, 2020 saw an increase in traffic fatality rates. To try to understand...
How can a severe brain injury impact me?
After suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is normal to experience symptoms in the aftermath. TBIs affect people on a physical, mental and emotional level. Not only that, but the affects can change over time as your injury heals. So what should you know...