A wrongful death claim arises when someone’s negligence or intentional act causes the death of another person. Understanding this burden of proof is crucial for anyone considering filing a wrongful death claim. What is the preponderance of the evidence? In a wrongful...
The statute of limitations is a legal concept that sets a time limit for filing a lawsuit. It ensures that individuals resolve legal disputes promptly. It also protects defendants from having to defend against claims that are stale or use old evidence. Each type of...
When a family member has surgery, you trust the medical professionals to prioritize their safety. Anesthesia ensures a painless and secure surgical experience. Errors in administering anesthesia can have fatal consequences. Understanding your legal options in the face...
Wrongful death is a specific part of personal injury law pertaining to the loss of life due to negligence. Understanding what wrongful death is and how it works within the scope of law requires understanding negligence. Not every case where someone dies is a wrongful...
Emergency room errors, delayed diagnoses and surgical errors often result in pain but, in the worst instances, outright lead to death. These acts of medical malpractice leave families scrambling to adjust to a new reality without their loved one. If you have lost...
When someone you love dies unexpectedly, it is very difficult to process. When the death occurs due to the negligence of another person, it can add to the overall stress of the situation. You are not alone if all you can think about is how the death was needless and...
Doctor or hospital errors of one sort or another claim the lives of more than 250,000 people each year in New Mexico and around the country according to a 2016 study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This figure would make medical mistakes the third...
When someone dies prematurely due to another person's deliberate actions or negligence, that death is said to be "wrongful." In some cases, criminal authorities may get involved -- but when the death was an accident, the victim's survivors usually have to seek a...
The sudden loss of a loved one is a tragic situation. When you are faced with this, there isn't any telling exactly how you will deal with it. You have to be sure that you are taking care of yourself because you might be shocked at the wide range of emotions you feel....
The feeling of grief is one that is crushing after you lose a loved one in a tragic accident. One of the most important things that people might focus on after that loss is what happened to their loved one. For some, the reality is that the person died at the hands of...
