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Medical malpractice cases may be filed against any medical professional, including doctors, nurses, or hospital administrators. New Mexico medical malpractice claims must follow strict requirements or risk being dismissed without ever being heard. This includes filing the claim by the appropriate deadline, including all of the necessary facts in the initial complaint, and drafting the... read more

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion that discusses an important concept in New Mexico car accident cases. The case presented the court with the task of determining whether a waving gesture made by the defendant to encourage the plaintiff to complete a left-hand turn through traffic was the cause of... read more

Earlier this month, an appellate court in Connecticut issued a written opinion in a car accident case involving the question of whether the trial court improperly excluded certain defense evidence from consideration at trial. The case is illustrative for New Mexico personal injury plaintiffs because the very same considerations are present in New Mexico personal... read more

New Mexico drunk driving accidents are too common, claiming upwards of 100 lives per year. To combat the threat drunk driving poses, lawmakers have enacted strict drunk driving laws that prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel when they have had too much to drink. Additionally, in some cases, New Mexico imposes liability on bars... read more

Whenever a doctor performs a surgery or procedure, the doctor is supposed to explain all of the risks associated with the procedure to the patient. This entails explaining to the patient what exactly will be done during the procedure, what the expected outcome of the procedure is, and what the likelihood of encountering a complication... read more