Month / March 2012
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The Many Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
The decision to admit a loved one into a nursing home is never easy. However, for many families it is a necessary decision, especially if the family member needs around the clock…
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Medical Malpractice Caps and Public Costs, Who Really Pays?
A few weeks ago, the Florida legislature had before it a bill that would approve a $30.8 million claim against a public hospital for medical negligence. Even though a jury issued the…
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Obstetrics Medical Malpractice Suits Avoidable Through Training, Preparation and Communication
Malpractice insurance premiums for obstetricians are often higher than for any other medical profession. Perhaps it is because the average payment in an obstetrical medical malpractice suit is around $947,000, more than…
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Unsatisfactory Elective Surgery Results Does Not Equal Medical Malpractice in New Mexico
Elective surgery is all surgery not arising from a medical emergency that is scheduled in advance. Elective surgery includes a wide range of procedures, from vision correction to plastic surgery to biopsies.…
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Dangerous Recreational Activities and Assumption of Risk
Assumption of risk is an often-used defense against personal injury tort claims involving a dangerous recreational activity or sport. These activities include things like skiing, snowboarding, bungee jumping, horseback riding, or skydiving.…
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Mandatory Arbitration Ruling is Victory for Victims of Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
In many cases the decision to enter a nursing home is made under extremely difficult conditions. When signing admission contracts patients and their families are often in a state of extreme vulnerability,…
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New Mexico Supreme Court Limits Tribal Sovereign Immunity in Casino Dram Shop Cases
In New Mexico, and other states for that matter, Indian tribes and pueblos retain sovereign immunity. This generally means that suits against tribes and pueblos, including personal injury and wrongful death claims,…
