Many people think that any injury will heal with some time and rest. However, traumatic brain injuries can be serious wounds and it is important for people to pay close attention to these injuries. People might incur a traumatic brain injury in many ways. The Mayo...
Transparency in State Government – formerly undisclosed settlements with the state now public
New Mexico’s often undisclosed settlement payments made to end legal actions filed against the state are now accessible on an online portal. Covering areas such as wrongful death, medical malpractice and personal injury, the associated “Settlement Agreement and...
Is cerebral palsy a sign of medical malpractice?
Difficulties and medical errors during the birth of a child can cause neurological disorders due to brain damage. Among other developmental challenges that could result, birth injuries such as cerebral palsy (CP) may cause problems with your child’s posture, muscle...
Are low-rated hospitals more dangerous?
When you enter a hospital, you expect to receive a certain standard of care. You rely on doctors and physicians to take care of you. What happens when the hospital does not hold up its end of the bargain? Is it dangerous to enter into a low-rated hospital? USA Today...
Can minor accidents cause serious injuries?
Time and again, people attribute serious injuries to serious accidents. While serious injuries are common in these scenarios, do not think that just because you were in a minor accident, your injuries are also minor. Often, medical professionals suggest visiting a...
The dangers of fatigue for truckers and others on the road
On New Mexico highways, commercial trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles due to their size in comparison to other vehicles. If something goes wrong and if you as the trucker have not met safety standards, the consequences can be severe. According to the Federal...
Is your child’s car seat safe?
Often, various organizations and agencies in New Mexico offer child safety seat installation demonstrations. If you have taken one of these, you may feel confident that your child will be protected in a motor vehicle collision. However, there is more to child...
Check your vehicle for safety recalls
After a company sends out recall notices, customers in New Mexico should follow the recommended steps to make sure that they are not harmed by defective or dangerous products. When the products are vehicle components, the issue could become deadly if the company does...
New Mexico Ranks High in Motor Vehicle Fatalities
The final numbers for motor vehicle accidents in 2018 have come in. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), an estimated 40,000 people lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes here in the United States. This is an astronomical number, but it is lower than...
Parents campaign to make semi-trailer trucks safer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - He loved his mom and all that but, well, he was a teenager now and being kissed good night by her just wasn't in keeping with his advanced age.His mom didn't buy that."When he started saying he didn't want my good-night kiss, I told him, 'You never...