Margaret Moses Branch is an attorney and partner at Branch Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She represents clients in medical malpractice, personal injury, mass torts, toxic torts, products liability, and general litigation matters. Admitted to practice in New Mexico and Colorado, she is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Margaret earned her J.D. and B.S. from the University of New Mexico.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Margaret Moses Branch



Why Pipeline Explosions Are A Risk For Oil Workers

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Last Modified on Mar 16, 2024

Some occupations are certainly more hazardous than others, including those who work on and around pipelines. Oil pipelines are the lifeblood of not just the American economy but the global economy, and these workers perform incredibly valuable functions. However, the explosion risks are real, and we want to discuss what that’s the case.  Pipeline Explosions… read more



How Do You Prove Liability for a Dangerous Drugs Lawsuit? 

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Last Modified on Mar 16, 2024

Millions of Americans depend on medications to help them become healthy or remain healthy. Unfortunately, there are times when some medications are defective and cause significant illnesses and even death. When a person is harmed due to a dangerous medication, they may be able to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer or retailer to recover… read more


How Do Dangerous Drugs Lead To Lawsuits?

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Last Modified on Mar 16, 2024

Even though millions of Americans rely on medications each day, there are times when individuals sustain significant harm as a result of a dangerous drug. Sometimes, these medications are prescription, but they can also be harmful over-the-counter medications. Here, we want to discuss how dangerous drugs lead to lawsuits by consumers as they seek to… read more


Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

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Last Modified on May 02, 2024

A birth injury is physical harm a baby or mother incurs during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the postnatal period. With every 1,000 births in the United States, six to eight babies suffer a birth injury. These injuries account for approximately 2% of neonatal deaths and stillbirths. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious birth injury… read more


Neonatal Encephalopathy (Brain Injury in a Newborn)

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Last Modified on May 02, 2024

According to the National Vital Statistics Report, birth injuries occur during pregnancy, labor, or in the brief period after delivery. These traumatic events damage prenatal or neonatal children, impairing their body’s function or structure. Ranging from mild to severe, birth injuries happen in an average of seven out of every 1,000 births, and about 2%… read more


Damages Available in New Mexico Personal Injury Cases

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Last Modified on Mar 16, 2024

When individuals sustain injuries caused by the negligent actions of others, they should be able to recover compensation either through an insurance settlement or through a personal injury lawsuit against the other party. However, it can be confusing to understand the different types of damages available, particularly if you have never been through any type… read more


Delivery Truck Accident Attorney

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Last Modified on Mar 16, 2024

Delivery trucks are such a common sight around most areas that you probably do not even think twice about driving near them. However, what happens if you end up involved in an accident with a delivery vehicle? Major online retailers, such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and many others, have exploded in popularity. This has significantly… read more