Year / 2009
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Punitive Damages in New Mexico: What is Reasonable?
The $100 million award of punitive damages against British Petroleum for workers injured by a toxic chemical release raise some interesting issues for New Mexico law. The federal court case in Texas…
December 28, 2009 -
Injured Child and Family Awarded $31 Million for Birth Injuries Resulting from Medical Negligence
An Ohio jury awarded an 8 year old and his family the largest medical malpractice award in the state‘s history. The 8 year old child, Leondo Stanziano, suffers from cerebral palsy as…
December 18, 2009 -
Rejection of Underinsured Insurance Coverage is No Good Unless Attached to the Policy
The New Mexico Court of Appeals has made clear the requirements for a valid rejection of uninsured and underinsured insurance coverage. The Court ruled in Arias v. Phoenix Indemnity that to be…
December 7, 2009 -
Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Don‘t Leave Home Without It
Car accidents are a fact of life. They are far too common. Most people will be in a car accident at least once during their lives. Often times, it will be that…
December 5, 2009 -
Loss of Consortium Claims in New Mexico
Often personal injury claims in New Mexico present the possibility of bringing a loss of consortium claim. This is particularly so in cases of serious personal injury. A loss of consortium claim…
November 30, 2009 -
Deadlines are Short in Suits Against the Government in New Mexico
Personal injury lawsuits against governmental entities in New Mexico have surprisingly quick deadlines. These deadlines arise under the New Mexico Tort Claims Act. You should be aware of the Act‘s deadlines if…
November 25, 2009 -
The Power of an Apology: “Sorry Works” in Medical Malpractice Claims
An apology works in medical malpractice claims in 35 states. In fact, the “Sorry Works” program has been put into legislation in 35 states. Unfortunately, New Mexico is not among them. Instead,…
November 2, 2009
Recent Posts
- Federal Tort Claims Act
- The Myth of the Frivolous Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
- Caps in New Mexico Medical Malpractice Claims Against the Government: No Wiggle Room for Multiple Beneficiaries
- Caps on Punitive Damages: Great for Business, Bad for Everyone Else
- Can I Be Ordered To Pay the Other Side’s Legal Fees?
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