Month / March 2022
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Claims Against State and Local Governments in New Mexico
There is a misconception that lawsuits against the state and local governments. It is often believed that suits against the State of New Mexico or individual local governments only involve “big picture”…
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What is a Third Party Liability Work Injury Claim and Why is it Important?
Injured workers often face very significant hurdles in obtaining fair compensation for their injuries. Under the New Mexico Workers Compensation Act’s exclusive remedy provisions, the worker’s recovery for injuries is limited to…
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Brain Damage and Immediate Cord Clamping
In birth injury cases, a lack of oxygen is the most common cause of damage to an infant’s brain. Oxygen deprivation can come in the form of asphyxia, a blockage to the…
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Change In Evidence Requirements For Dram Shop Claims
New Mexico Dram Shop laws were enacted to assign liability to persons or establishments that serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person. If the intoxicated individual later causes personal injury or property…
