Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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Recorded Statements in an Auto Accident Case
If you are ever in an auto accident, you will soon receive a call from an insurance adjuster. That adjuster will be calling on behalf of the other party‘s insurance company. The…
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Common Medical Malpractice Claims
When we go to the doctor’s office, a clinic, a hospital, or another healthcare facility, we must place enormous trust in our healthcare professionals. For the most part, that trust is earned…
