While non-perishable goods and other assorted sundries disappear from retail store shelves, the hysteria surrounding the coronavirus will eventually fade. The aftermath remains uncertain as much of the global economy is feeling the pain with markets fluctuating and...
New Mexico Personal Injury Blog
BMW Recalls over 350,000 cars due to faulty airbags
BMW is under fire after recalling almost 357,000 vehicles from 2000 through 2013. The recall is due to an ongoing issue with faulty Takata airbags that may explode and kill drivers when deployed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deemed the Takata...
The difference between negligence and “bad” treatment
Most patients fear the worst outcomes when they enter the hospital, and their only saviors are the medical staff. They rely on nurses, doctors and other professionals to diagnose and treat their patients with care and compassion. However, some medical staff doesn’t...
Litigation continues against Johnson & Johnson’s talc
There have been concerns surrounding the possible presence of asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talc—found in their popular baby powder—since the 1970s. A 2018 article from Reuters claims that J&J knew about the risk of carcinogens and hid the danger from...
Is drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
Daylight savings has finally ended in New Mexico, and more commuters are driving in the dark as they head into the office or go home for the day. And longer nights mean there will be more drowsy drivers on the roads. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety,...
Mother wins $50 million in a medical malpractice suit
A parent’s worst nightmare always begins with their child in a life-threatening situation. Luckily, most parents wake up from their dreams and find their children in the safety of their beds. However, one mother’s nightmare became a reality in a Chicago-based lawsuit....
How safe are electric scooters?
As an Albuquerque resident, you know that driving a car isn’t always the most efficient way to get to your destination. You could take the bus or other forms of public transportation, but you can’t always rely on their schedules. What are your options? Enter the...
Bayer fight continues against product liability lawsuits
The lawsuits involving the weed killer Roundup, a product created by Monsanto, continue to generate headlines in New Mexico and around the nation. There are now more than 18,000 outstanding product liability lawsuits pending against Bayer, the parent company of...
Veterans seeking justice for injuries from defective earplugs
About 6.6% of Americans are U.S. military veterans. The number in New Mexico is 10.5%. Clearly, issues that concern veterans are especially important in the Land of Enchantment. And because non-whites, especially Hispanics, are about 41% of the state’s veteran...
Product liability cases face challenges from commerce in 2019
Commerce in 2019 has a very different look. Uber is changing the way people get around in New Mexico. Air BNB is changing the hotel industry. Amazon has become arguably the world's largest and most diverse retailer. However, if a consumer has an issue with a product...