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What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When a person loses their life due to the negligent or intentional actions of another individual, business, or entity, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate may be able to file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation on behalf of beneficiaries. Here, we want to examine what a wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico… read more
How to File Police Report After Car Accident in Albuquerque
If you or a loved one are involved in a vehicle accident in the Albuquerque area, you likely need to file a police report. Just about every accident that occurs in New Mexico must be reported to the police. Per state law, an accident must be reported if it results in an injury or death… read more
Why Car Accidents Happen in Albuquerque
Vehicle accidents are not uncommon in New Mexico. In fact, during the most recent reporting year on file, there were more than 40,000 incidents reported to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Out of these incidents, nearly 18,000 individuals were injured, and 483 people lost their lives. Here, we want to review some of the… read more
Common Car Accident Injuries to Keep an Eye On
After a car accident, a visit to the emergency room is typically essential. Many times, the most noticeable losses and injuries a person has are caught right away and treated. However, some injuries can take longer to become apparent, and when they do, you may need medical support right away. You should know about some… read more
10 Tips to Choose the Right Nursing Home
Choosing the right home for your loved one is critically important. Unfortunately, horror stories about nursing home care are often based on truth. When we examine information from ProPublica, we can see there are several nursing homes throughout the state with serious deficiencies, including many with infection-related deficiencies. Choosing the right nursing home can be a… read more
I know Your Pain
I’m Margaret Branch. I have practiced law for over forty years dealing with car accidents and medical malpractice. I am definitely a car accident attorney. I have personally been in three car accidents in my life. The first car accident involved a drunk driver who was going the wrong way on an exit ramp onto… read more
Jury Selection
The purpose of this article is to discuss jury selection techniques, strategies, and principles. It is critically important that the attorney is aware of the beliefs, opinions, experiences, and attitudes of the jurors. In jury selection, counsel will usually ask questions of the jury panel. This is called voir dire. During voir dire, it is… read more