Month / April 2022
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A Taste of Arizona in the 10th Circuit
The recent 10th Circuit Court of Appeals case of US v. Silva-Arzeta brings both further illumination and concerns to the recent Arizona immigration enforcement bill. There are many in New Mexico clamoring…
April 28, 2022 -
Common Forms of Birth Injuries
Good prenatal medical care is one way to help ensure a healthy infant. Yet, even the most diligent and cautious parents may face the possibility of complications during delivery. In the U.S.,…
April 21, 2022 -
Centurion Out as Medical Provider for Metropolitan Detention Center
In late April 2021, the Associated Press reported that Centurion Healthcare of New Mexico has prematurely terminated its contract with the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). Centurion signed a 4-year contract…
April 19, 2022 -
Venue for New Mexico Civil Rights Act Lawsuits: Home Court Advantage for Counties is Over
One of the biggest challenges in claims against counties under the Tort Claims Act has always been the venue requirements. The venue requirements have forced plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death…
April 18, 2022 -
Bedsores May Be a Sign of More Serious Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 1 out of every 10 nursing home residents suffer from bedsores. Also known as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers, and pressure…
April 4, 2022 -
When Do the Deadlines Begin to Run in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
This is a very important question regarding medical malpractice claims. It is very important to know all the possible deadlines in a medical malpractice claim. However, knowing this is clearly not enough. …
April 3, 2022 -
What’s the Difference Between a Workers’ Compensation Work Injury and a Personal Injury Work Injury?
Injured workers falling under the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Act will be compensated for only a fraction of their injuries and damages. Under New Mexico law, injured workers are limited to recovery…
April 2, 2022 -
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM/UIM)
If you or a loved one has been in an automobile accident, among the first things that you must address are the many auto accident insurance issues that arise in a car…
April 1, 2022
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