An auto accident can be startling. Many people do not know what they should do immediately afterward.  Taking the right steps after an auto accident can help victims get a fair compensation offer. Here is what to do after a car accident:  Call the police Typically, the first thing a driver should do after an auto accident is to call the police, especially if someone is injured. Having the police arrive at the scene of an auto accident is often necessary if a driver wants a police report. The police report can include key information for an accident claim, including names of parties i ..read more

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s important to explore all potential causes of that wreck so that you can better determine which liable parties may be held accountable for the harm that you have suffered. For example, a defective auto part may have played a part in the cause(s) of your recent collision. Even if you cannot immediately locate information about a recall affecting your vehicle, it’s generally wise to seek legal guidance so that you can rule out whether an undiscovered defect affected your car or a defective part impacted the performance of another vehicle involved in ..read more

When we take our loved ones to nursing homes for care, we expect them to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion. While this is mostly the case, unfortunate cases of abuse do occur in far too many facilities. Understanding the various types of abuse that nursing home residents can be subjected to is crucial to ensuring their well-being and safety. The following are several types of abuse commonly suffered by residents in nursing homes. Sexual abuse Most nursing home residents are in their advanced years and may be physically or mentally frail, making them particularly vulnerable to sex ..read more

When a doctor doesn’t practice a standard level of care on their patients, then they may be committing medical malpractice. This can happen if a doctor makes a mistake during surgery or prescribes the wrong medication, for example. Medical malpractice can start even before a patient undergoes treatments for their medical conditions. A patient may be a victim of misdiagnosis or a missed diagnosis. Here’s what you should know about each: Were you given the proper attention during a doctor’s visit? A missed diagnosis can happen if a doctor fails to perform any kind of examination when a patient i ..read more

It is certainly true that speeding can cause car accidents. It makes it more likely that a driver will lose control of the vehicle and it means they have less reaction time. Speed can also make the accident more severe, leading to more serious injuries. To stay safe, some drivers decide that they are going to drive well below the speed limit. They will just take their time and be cautious, and they think they are reducing the odds of an accident. But is this actually true? Why the opposite may be true What studies have found is that driving too slowly actually increases the odds that a car cra ..read more

When you look at fatal accident rates, a disturbing trend becomes clear. Teenagers make up a tiny proportion of overall drivers, with their age group spanning just from 16 to 19. But the rate at which they cause fatal car accidents is disproportionate to the size of this age group. The accident rate is much too high, showing that teenagers are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road. But why is this? People often point to things like distracted driving or speeding, and these are factors in specific cases. But they are certainly not exclusive to teenagers and many adults also participate ..read more

After an accident that causes you severe injury, the physical and emotional scars can linger long after the bandages come off. Fortunately, New Mexico law recognizes the invisible wounds of “pain and suffering” as legitimate damages in accident cases. What do they include? Beyond medical bills and lost wages, pain and suffering, or non-economic damages, address emotional and psychological consequences of accident injuries, such as: Physical pain: The aches and discomfort caused by your injuries. Mental anguish: Anxiety, depression and other emotional distress stemming from the accident. Loss o ..read more

It’s hard for an adult child to accept that their parent’s health is declining. The person who cared for you can no longer take care of themselves. However, a time may come when living alone may pose a significant risk to your parent, and you can no longer ignore the fact that they need 24-hour care.  Once they are in a nursing home, you expect the staff to provide for your parent’s daily needs with love and care. While most nursing homes provide excellent care, some don’t.  Recognizing the signs of nursing home negligence New Mexico’s nursing homes are supposed to be safe havens for ..read more

Severe car accidents occur on New Mexico roads, and these wreak havoc on property and human lives. Such incidents often result in grave injuries, disabilities and even fatalities. Among the various causes of car accidents, speeding stands out as a prominent factor contributing to causing death. Speeding related crashes are increasing While you may assume that driving is safer than ever due to high tech safety features in cars, you may be shocked to learn that deadly car crashes have increased at a rate of 28 percent from 2018 to 2021. This is startling when expectations are the opposite. Patte ..read more

Motor vehicle accidents around the country claimed more than 40,000 lives in 2021 according to figures from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and approximately 12,300 of those road users lost their lives in accidents involving motorists who were exceeding posted speed limits or driving to fast for prevailing road conditions. Excess speed is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents in New Mexico and other states, which is why the National Transportation Safety Board has urged federal regulators to make intelligent speed assistance technology mandatory safety equipment on all passen ..read more