Albuquerque Personal Injury Law Blog

Various dangerous behaviors behind the wheel, like distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving and more, can cause an accident in New Mexico. A frequently underreported problem is drowsy driving. When there is a car collision, there is a possibility that one of the drivers fell asleep while driving.

According to recent reports, a woman died when the vehicle she was riding in was hit by another vehicle, whose driver allegedly fell asleep. The accident happened at approximately 3 a.m. The 38-year-old female driver of a Hyundai Sonata hit a Ford Explorer. A passenger in the Explorer was killed. After law enforcement officials investigated, the driver of the Sonata was arrested. According to her, she said she had not been drinking nor had she used prescription medications. Another person said he had been with the woman at dinner and she had some wine.

Placing a loved one in the care of another can be a difficult decision to make. Because it is challenging to care for an ill or aging loved one, family members are frequently faced with the decision to place their loved one in a nursing home facility. While many of these facilities are more than adequate and safe to care for residents, some may fall short. In fact, nursing home abuse and neglect could lead to significant harm to residents, even causing death in the worst of cases.

When it comes to navigating needs in a nursing home facility, social workers are very beneficial, as they can help make decisions regarding ever-changing health needs. Additionally, social workers are also available to provide emotional support and are also there to help residents cope and adapt with their changes in health.

A nursing home should be a safe and secure place for aging or ailing individuals to receive the care and support that they need to live. All across New Mexico thousands of people reside in care facilities and put their trust in the hands of administrators and care professionals to provide them with life-sustaining care. While many nursing homes are well-managed and adequately staffed, others lack basic safety mechanisms to provide their charges with sufficient care.

Nursing home neglect is a problem in many American facilities, and nursing home residents and their loved ones should be aware of what signs to look out for when they have concerns about possible instances of neglect or abuse. One red flag that may warn of neglect is evidence that residents are not having their basic needs met.

The Jaffe Law Firm is located in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Its dedicated team of attorneys has more than 40 years of combined legal experience that is available to its clients. The firm works with individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to the actions and negligence of others, such as those who have suffered harm in motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle accidents can be devastating to victims, and those victims are often the riders of two-wheeled vehicles. When a car or truck hits a motorcycle, its driver may be thrown from their vehicle, may collide with other cars or objects in their path, and may hit the ground with significant force. It is not uncommon for victims of motorcycle accidents to suffer traumatic injuries to their brains and spines, to break bones and suffer organ damage, and to endure significant lacerations, burns, and other harm.