Category / Civil Rights / New Mexico Civil Rights Act / Prison Medical Neglect / Wrongful Death
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Prison & Jail Medical Neglect Lawsuits by Collins & Collins, P.C.
Holistic Approach We at Collins & Collins, P.C. have determined that the only way to fix New Mexico prisons and jails is to approach it from every angle. Collins & Collins, P.C.…
September 3, 2022 -
Summary of New Mexico Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights Act is Game Changer for Inmate Medical Malpractice Claims The medical malpractice lawsuits filed by the civil rights attorneys at Collins & Collins, P.C. against New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD)…
August 28, 2022 -
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims in New Mexico
In New Mexico, there is an independent claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). An IIED claim can be brought as part of another claim and/or lawsuit including personal injury, medical…
August 27, 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 -
Update: New Mexico Corrections Department Retaliates for Medical Grievance System Lawsuit
Since filing the PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF AND TEMPORARY RESTARINING ORDER (PETITION)challenging the constitutionality of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) grievance system on May 20, 2021, NMCD has responded as has…
June 29, 2021 -
New Mexico Corrections Department Medical Grievance System Corrupt and Unconstitutional
The state of medical care for New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) inmates is horrendous at best, horrifying at times. The prison medical grievance system is supposed to protect inmates who are not…
May 25, 2021 -
Steps in Suing New Mexico Prisons and Jails
There are a number of very important steps that must be completed prior to filing suit against a New Mexico prison or jail. Failure to complete these steps can prevent a prisoner…
May 21, 2021 -
Contact Governor on New Mexico Civil Rights Act
New Mexico Civil Rights Act Stalled on Governor’s Desk The New Mexico Civil Rights Act passed the New Mexico Senate on March 16, 2021. It has now been on Governor Lujan Grisham’s…
March 25, 2021 -
New Mexico Civil Rights Act Only First Step to Reform State’s Prisons
The New Mexico Civil Rights Act is headed to the Governor but passage is just one small step to New Mexico prison reform. We should start with the good news. The good…
March 18, 2021