When the government takes custody of a person, whether a child in CYFD care, an inmate in a county jail, or a patient in a state facility, they assume a constitutional duty to keep them safe. When that duty is ignored, the result is often deliberate indifference, severe injury, or wrongful death. At Collins & Collins, P.C., our New Mexico civil rights attorneys do not view these tragedies as isolated accidents; we view them as systemic failures that violate the trust of our communities and devastate people harmed by systemic abuse and neglect.
Our legal team acts as a shield for New Mexico families, including those in Tribal and border communities, often disproportionately targeted by institutional neglect. We utilize 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the NM Civil Rights Act to pierce the corporate and governmental veils that protect bad actors. Whether the harm stems from profit-driven medical denial in detention or administrative failures in foster care, we focus on exposing the policy decisions that allowed the abuse to occur.
“Claims against government entities in New Mexico are subject to strict deadlines, often requiring a Tort Claims Notice within 90 days of the incident. Delaying can permanently bar your right to justice.”
Contact us immediately for a confidential case review to ensure your rights are preserved.
