Month / November 2013

A prison inmate may have a large number of issues with his or her treatment during incarceration.  The seriousness of the issues exist along a spectrum.  Many such issues may constitute a…

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution affords us the right to be secure in our persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The guiding force behind search…

DWI/DUI CONSEQUENCES in New Mexico The consequences of a DWI/DUI can be severe.  The consequences escalate with each additional DWI/DUI conviction.  In addition, an Aggravated DWI/DUI will increase the consequences.  There are both…

In any claim for compensation where a person puts his physical or mental condition at issue, the insurance company, or other responsible party seeking to defend the claim, will frequently request an…

Accidents in the home are far too common.  Often, accidents occur causing injuries to guests in the home.  The homeowner can be held liable and responsible for the injuries and all damages…

In personal injury cases, there generally must be negligence for a finding of liability.  There are exceptions for strict liability offenses.  There are also some cases where negligence may be implied from…

When someone is injured at a business, it is not uncommon that the business will usher the injured person out as quickly as possible with promises of fair compensation, including payment for…

Slip and fall accidents are often trivialized and even ridiculed.  However, these types of accidents can cause very serious personal injuries and even wrongful death.  If you or a loved one is…

Emotional abuse in a nursing home can be among the hardest forms of abuse to detect, since it leaves no physical marks or scars.  However, emotional abuse can be one of the…

This question is frequently asked in New Mexico medical malpractice cases.  It is very important and should be asked at the very least by the attorney handling the claim The first part…