Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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Federal Tort Claims Act
Every year thousands of New Mexicans receive medical care at military base facilities, share the road with postal trucks and visit national parks. If any of these people suffer personal injuries at…
January 1, 2023 -
The Myth of the Frivolous Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A report by Public Citizen debunks the myth of frivolous medical malpractice claims. In fact, the report indicates that medical malpractice payments are at record lows. The report provides some interesting statistics…
November 20, 2022 -
Caps in New Mexico Medical Malpractice Claims Against the Government: No Wiggle Room for Multiple Beneficiaries
In New Mexico, there are caps on both medical malpractice claims and claims against the government. These caps are highly detrimental to injured plaintiffs and undermine the right to a jury guaranteed…
October 8, 2022 -
Caps on Punitive Damages: Great for Business, Bad for Everyone Else
Punitive damages (often seen in personal injury and medical malpractice cases) are a hot topic both for businesses and for individuals harmed by the conduct of businesses. Punitive damages are just that, “punitive”.…
October 5, 2022 -
Can I Be Ordered To Pay the Other Side’s Legal Fees?
In a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney will represent you on a contingency fee basis. In contingency fee representation, your lawyer will receive a portion of the recovery awarded to you. As…
September 25, 2022 -
Basic Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice claims in New Mexico can be reasonably challenging. Even though medical negligence is quite widespread, there remain many biases toward doctors and against injured patients. The presumptions in favor of…
September 21, 2022 -
Comparative Negligence Decided by Jury in New Mexico Personal Injury Cases
Proof of causation is essential for liability in a personal injury claim. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals recently set forth the “but for” analysis undertaken in New Mexico personal injury cases…
September 13, 2022 -
Congress Ignores Dangers of Excessive Trucking Hours
Studies have shown time and time again that fatigue is a significant cause of trucking accidents. It has been shown that drowsiness causes up to 40% of trucking accidents. Significantly, the risks…
September 8, 2022 -
Prison and Jail Medical Neglect Lawsuits filed by Collins & Collins, P.C.
State Court Medical Malpractice Lawsuits v. NMCD and its Medical Contractors The cases below were filed in the New Mexico state courts for state law medical malpractice claims against NMCD and its…
September 3, 2022 -
The Limits of Insurance Coverage in a New Mexico Auto Accident
Most consumers purchase automobile insurance to protect themselves or their family in case of an auto accident. Some purchase auto insurance because it is the law, mandated by the state legislature. In…
September 1, 2022
Recent Posts
- Federal Tort Claims Act
- The Myth of the Frivolous Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
- Caps in New Mexico Medical Malpractice Claims Against the Government: No Wiggle Room for Multiple Beneficiaries
- Caps on Punitive Damages: Great for Business, Bad for Everyone Else
- Can I Be Ordered To Pay the Other Side’s Legal Fees?
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