Sustaining damages due to the negligence of a hospital can be an emotionally traumatizing experience. Some may sustain permanent conditions that will affect the rest of their lives, while others may lose their lives. When a victim experiences damages due to malpractice or medication errors in hospitals, you are able to bring a hospital negligence […]
Why carry Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage on your car in Southern New Mexico? If the at-fault driver has no liability insurance, you can only recover monetary compensation for your injuries unless you have Uninsured/Underinsurance Motorist Coverage. Drivers who do not have the required liability insurance are Uninsured motorists. Drivers who do not carry sufficient liability insurance coverage […]
Brain damage caused at birth is medical negligence. Parents of a child who suffers brain damage at birth, fear for the future and health of the baby. Severe hemorrhage normally is the result of physical brain trauma. Also, when the brain is deprived of oxygen, it can cause catastrophic brain injury. These two types of […]
A large truck accident is much more catastrophic than an automobile accident. The 18-wheel trucks normally weight more than 25 times more than the average car. Accidents between 18-wheelers and cars normally results in very serious injuries, including fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, there are 333,000 long truck accidents annually. […]
How do I know if I have a case? If you can prove these four things, then you may have a case. That a legal duty existed. The other party failed to exercise a legal duty. You were injured directly or indirectly because of a breach of duty. There was money lost that can be […]
Statistics from the Journal of the American Medical Association state that medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the country. These shocking statistics highlight the issues around poor treatment and how it can affect both patients and families. Around 225,000 die each year due to medical malpractice, which leaves families in emotional […]
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse Nursing home abuse takes many forms, with some less obvious than others. So if your loved one is being abused, you may not notice it at first. Common signs of nursing home abuse include: Physical Injuries, Repeated falls, Sores or strange marks around the genitals, Unexplained cuts, bruises, or […]
Countless individuals die in roadway accidents in the U.S. each year. The bulk of the mishaps that occur involve unfortunate passenger vehicle incidents. The drivers are usually the main cause of car accidents. Other reasons of vehicle collisions include bad weather and complicated road conditions. It is imperative for vehicle owners while driving to be […]
WHAT TO DO AFTER A SLIP AND FALL As soon as possible after the slip and fall, you should obtain medical treatment. Prompt medical treatment will show that you were injured and will help the credibility of your claim. You should inspect the area where you fell. You should be able to determine the cause of the fall. If […]
