After a win in court for a personal injury claim, people are typically relieved to obtain the money they need to move forward and cover the expenses from their accident. However, they may not think about how much of that award they need to put back for taxes. ...
What is dysarthria?
A traumatic brain injury can cause unpredictable symptoms affecting multiple systems of the body. Following a TBI, you may experience dysarthria, which affects your speech, making it hard for others to understand you. Unlike other conditions that can cause difficulty...
What to do if a dog attacks
Dog bites can not only cause serious injury but can also be traumatizing, particularly because we are more likely to be bitten by dogs that we know rather than those owned by strangers. In the event that you are staring down an aggressive dog, it is important to know...
What defines a catastrophic injury?
What defines a catastrophic injury? While you are recovering from any type of personal injury, it may feel frustrating, challenging and even excruciating. It is important for you to note, however, that an injury defined as “catastrophic” has key differences from most...
How can I move on after an injury changes my life?
Accidents happen without warning in New Mexico. Sometimes, you get lucky and walk away with only minor injuries, but other times, an accident leaves you with a catastrophic injury that changes your life. Moving forward after such an accident is difficult. Not only do...
Recovery from a traumatic brain injury after an accident
The NIH describes a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as an injury to the brain caused by an external force. In a car accident, you may suffer a bump or jolt. The very nature of a car accident can lead to your brain slamming into your skull or your head colliding with...
Could your child be harmed by an attractive nuisance?
Children are curious and are drawn to toys, interesting and unusual conditions, pools and places that they view as play areas. It is the duty of property owners to ensure that any dangerous conditions that may be attractive to children who could get hurt there...
Recognize the signs of a brain injury
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 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...