Many of New Mexico's senior citizens live in nursing homes and care facilities because of illness and the need for constant medical care that many relatives are not able to physically and emotionally provide, although many would like to. Unfortunately, nursing home...
Bicycles are among the lightest, smallest and slowest vehicles on New Mexico roads. Additionally, bicycles do not require a driving license so they are a favorite choice of adolescent and teenagers. Bicycles, due to their size, weight and visibility are especially...
Birth injuries are defined as any injury acquired during the birth of an infant. Cerebral palsy is one of the most common forms of birth injuries. Cerebral palsy may be caused due to damage to the head or brain. With cerebral palsy, the infant's brain does not develop...
Motorcycle accidents have been a cause for concern for decades. Because of their relatively small size, motorcycle riders who are involved in a crash can end up suffering terrible injuries. And while New Mexico authorities have taken various initiatives to create...
Every New Mexico resident who needs the care provided by a skilled nursing facility must be aware that he or she has legal rights while in the facility. In New Mexico, any instance of nursing home negligence is unacceptable, and all patients opting for such care...
As in every state, car accidents in New Mexico are generally believed to be caused by the carelessness of one or more drivers. Whether it involves a single vehicle or multiple vehicles, an accident can occur because a driver is texting while driving, driving under the...
Cases of abuse in nursing homes are as prevalent in New Mexico as they are in the rest of the United States. The Department of Health has been proactive about the matter and has been taking an endless number of measures to address the problem of abuse in nursing homes...
In New Mexico, automobile accidents sometimes occur due to a negligent driver or an overconfident driver's incautiousness. Motorists sometimes text while driving, operate a motor vehicle when drunk, drive under the influence of drugs or drive without proper...
Cases of medical negligence and nursing home abuse are not uncommon in New Mexico. For years, the Department of Health has taken numerous measures to address and prevent these problems. The Incident Management Bureau has adopted a proactive approach and a preventive...
In New Mexico, automobile drivers are required by law to have at least a minimum amount of automobile insurance. This auto liability insurance is required in order to pay for any liability that arises out of car accidents where the driver who causes the accident is...