Common Spine Injuries From Car Accidents
Soreness is a common sensation to experience following a car accident. But don’t mistake what you’re feeling for routine aches and pains—if your back is hurting, you’re experiencing any loss of movement, or suffering respiratory distress, you may have suffered a back injury. Signs and symptoms of common spine injuries from car accidents are not […]
What Are Coup and Contrecoup Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries, even those considered minor, almost always have an intense, unignorable impact on a person’s life. Doctors have a number of different ways to classify traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) based on factors like severity, location, and whether the injury penetrated the skull or was considered a closed-head injury. Among closed-head injuries, coup and contrecoup […]
What Is Considered Patient Abuse or Elderly Abuse?
Many New Mexico families find themselves between a rock and a hard place. They can’t provide their incapacitated, aging, or otherwise vulnerable loved one with the around-the-clock care they need because they have to work or have other obligations, yet this attention is imperative to ensure their loved one’s wellbeing. This need often ends with […]
Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?
Each day, ill or injured patients go to the doctor seeking a diagnosis for what ails them. They look to doctors as skilled professionals who can readily diagnose them and help them get back to their normal lives. However, doctors don’t always reach the right diagnosis on the first try, or even after multiple attempts. […]
When Is a Pedestrian at Fault in a Car Accident?
On April 10, 2023, a woman behind the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee proceeded through a green light at the intersection of Montgomery Blvd and Pennsylvania NE and hit a pedestrian, sending him to the hospital. But according to police, the driver wasn’t actually at fault. The pedestrian had been waiting at a nearby bus […]
What Information To Collect in a Truck Accident
The moments following a large truck crash are confusing and chaotic. It’s completely natural to be frightened, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. As experienced Albuquerque truck accident attorneys, we have helped countless clients navigate the terrifying aftermath of a commercial truck accident. We understand what you’re going through. The minutes and hours […]
Can Soft Tissue Damage Be Permanent?
Personal injury incidents, like auto accidents, can inflict a wide range of harm on victims. One of the more common types of injuries individuals suffer is soft tissue injuries, which we’ll list examples of below. Like any injury, the immediate pain or discomfort you may be experiencing if you’ve recently been hurt is likely significant […]
How To Avoid Drunk Drivers
Did you know that a person is killed in a drunk driving accident every 6 hours in New Mexico? We recommend that everyone learns how to avoid drunk drivers on the roads of Albuquerque. Keep reading to discover our top 7 tips for avoiding motorists driving under the influence. 1.    Avoid Driving Late at Night […]
Even Mild Oxygen Deprivation at Birth Can Have Lasting Effects
Any time that the flow of oxygen to the brain is interrupted or disrupted, there may be serious or long-lasting health complications. The severity of these complications can vary, and are often based on risk factors like age, existing health conditions, health status, and more. For newborn babies, even mild oxygen deprivation at birth can […]
What Happens if You Need Surgery After Receiving a Car Accident Settlement?
Auto insurance companies are often eager to get car accident victims to sign a release of all claims. They can only rest easy knowing that you won’t be able to take any further legal action against them, such as suing for financial compensation for their insured’s negligence, once you sign on the proverbial dotted line. […]