As many residents of the greater Bernalillo and other parts of the greater Albuquerque area may have noticed, there is ongoing push to warn drivers about the dangers of texting and driving and other forms of distracted driving. Unfortunately, at least according to one...
Month: January 2019
What is meant by the phrase standard of care?
Many people in the Albuquerque area may have heard the term standard of care used in the world of medicine.While they may have a general idea of what the term might mean, since it is a term of art, understanding a bit more about standard of care may be helpful,...
Teen driving is on the rise again
Since about three decades ago, the number of drivers in their teens has been heading down fairly steadily. In the 1980s, well over half of all 17-year-olds had a license to drive a car, while over 40 percent of 16-year-olds also had a license to drive. Now, that...
Sometimes, it is not the staff that is the problem
As our readers in the Bernalillo area know, our law office represents victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. The types of cases we handle include situations that are either outright criminal or that involve physical or other forms of abuse. We also handle cases in...
Doctors must respond promptly to late-term emergencies
This blog has discussed how important it is for doctors to pay careful attention during labor and delivery and to take every reasonable step they can to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the child.However, doctors and other professionals who are...