Albuquerque Personal Injury Blog
Dog safety for children
Even though dogs and children can get along adorably, it is important to keep safety and dog bite prevention in mind whenever the two interact. Dog bites are a serious risk for young children. In the United States, an estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur per year,...
When am I liable for a dog bite injury in New Mexico?
What happens when your dog bites someone in New Mexico? Who takes liability for the incident? In what circumstances will you have to pay the penalty for the incidence? The state of New Mexico does not have a specific dog bite liability statute. According to AllLaw,...
What is the best way to deal with dog bites?
Dog bites can be dangerous – even deadly. If you find yourself on the wrong end of those teeth, you must consider several factors. Tending to the bite itself on the scene as well as following up after can be imperative. This is all before the concept of recuperating...
New Mexico Corrections Department accused of two wrongful deaths
Medical care while in the state's Corrections Department may not be sufficient to save people's lives when they encounter life-threatening illnesses. Often, complaints are not taken seriously or responded to quickly enough to resolve an issue before it becomes fatal....
When a misdiagnosis becomes medical malpractice
Physicians and other health care workers have an ethical and legal obligation to provide all patients with a reasonable standard of care. Unfortunately, medical mistakes and oversights are all too common, whether due to negligence, poor judgment, lack of training or...
Stress, running late and erratic driving
Erratic driving occurs for many reasons, from intoxication to carelessness and distractions such as phone use. However, many drivers behave erratically behind the wheel because they are under high levels of stress. Many people exhibit dangerous behavior on the road...
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...
