answered on Nov 26, 2023
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
A ceiling fell on me while in the shower at a hotel. A housing program had me in that room for 17 weeks. That was October 2019
answered on Aug 23, 2023
This seems to be more of a medical issue than a legal issue. Go your your PCP and, if necessary, ask for a referral to a specialist concerning the symptoms of your illness. Lawyers depend on medical experts for their opinions and conclusions regarding illnesses which may be attributable to... View More 
I can send a screen pic to you
Pls help me. Thx
answered on May 11, 2023
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This forum is only set up for basic Q & A. It isn't set up for uploading attachments, such as releases or other documents. You could try to arrange a brief consult to review the release with an attorney.... View More
Can you explain it to me if I send you a copy ?
answered on May 5, 2023
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. However, the format here is brief, general legal questions. Something involving review of forms, documents, or other attachments is beyond the limited Q & A scope here. One option may be to reach out to local... View More
My father had a feeding tube put in and they said there was no complications and they even signed release forms but not even 48 hrs later he died of internal bleeding. He had told the nurse that his stomach was hurting and nothing was done also he mentioned that they didn't know what was wrong... View More
answered on May 2, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss.
You should Consult with experienced attorneys. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. This sounds like it could be malpractice.
In April my apartment living room was flooded with about 1.5 inches of water while I was at work. The management deemed it a biohazard due to potential mold and I was not allowed in my apartment and essentially evicted on the spot. 5 days after the flood I got a call from management while I was at... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2022
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One option is to reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult for discussing a property loss claim. There are a number of issues to sort out here, in terms of insurance, records to validate the... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2022
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If the virtual environment is in the setting of a video game or something similar that the players are engaged in voluntarily, that would probably not be illegal. If the virtual environment is in the form of... View More
Who wants to help me Sue the mental hospital that allowed one of their employees to beat me pro bono
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answered on Sep 10, 2022
I cannot help you as I am only licensed in California, but a lot of attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you only pay legal fees when you win.
Individual debt $15,000.
Total amount in estate now is only $14,000. How to handle. More than happy to set up appt to discuss.
Also death caused by medication error—personal injury possible?
answered on Sep 9, 2022
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for your loss. There are a couple of different areas of law here, and I can only speak for the medication-related issue. Most firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In terms... View More
Required surgery for herniated disc Jan 2021 & never fully recovered now need more. Given less physical job but am slower & 72 yrs old. Terminated Dec '21 as said no funding for my position. Just got a disqualification from NM Workforce Solutions as said i was per diem, ( statute... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2022
I'm sorry you were treated this way following your injuries. A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Ordinarily, injuries sustained in the course of employment should be covered by workers' comp. But I am not clear on your legal capacity here... View More
My gyno prescribed me way over 400 15mg Oxycodone and 10mg Hydrocodone a MONTH. Although the insurance refused to cover more than 1 Rx a month, the Dr. kept approving them to be filled and the pharmacy filled them. This continued for over a year. I became an addict because of this negligence and am... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2022
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the impact this has had on your life. Regardless of jurisdiction, there is the inescapable problem that fourteen years have elapsed, aside from other issues. You can reach out to local law... View More
I have 12 foot ceilings and am worried for the safety of the contractor.
answered on Jun 7, 2021
The answer to your question would depend on the circumstances of the fall. Did the fall occur because through your own fault or the installers fault? Was the installer professionally hired to undertake the work? Did he have worker's compensation insurance. Without more information,... View More
The incident happened 3 years ago and I had been in therapy to work through the trauma of the attack from my physical injuries and the emotional harm that had put my career on hold.
answered on Apr 14, 2021
The statute of limitations for injury claims is three years in NM. If you were a minor, you have up to an extra year after you turn 18. If the claim is against the government, it is a shorter deadline.
NM Attorney said take final offer or find TX attorney cause he’s not licensed in TX. Just found this out after one 1/2 year of waiting for a result. No communication from the attorney. I have done all work on providing him with medical documentation. He’s done nothing. No communication and no... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2021
A Texas attorney/New Mexico attorney could advise best here, but your post remains open for two weeks. Regardless of whatever it was that caused the lapse in communication here, you should move without further delay to sort this out. Is your attorney under the impression you moved on and retained a... View More
The driver reported over phone 2 days later. Now she's trying to go no jury,no contest to a traffic citatipn, slap on wrist. I'm in a wheelchair now unable to walk.
answered on Jan 23, 2021
You can sue her in civil court. Our firm is currently representing someone in a hit and run case in Albuquerque.
My cat went outside I live in a neighborhood. a car was driving over the speed limit hitting them an is injured can I sue for careless driving ?
answered on Aug 17, 2020
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a general matter in most jurisdictions, you could. You would need to show that the other side was negligent. It could depend on how persuasive your evidence is. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
My parents own a pool and I would like to teach other children private swim lessons in it. I will carry swim instructor insurance through thimble up to 1,000,000 in coverage and have a legal waiver created by a lawyer that each parent of the child will have to sign. I want to make sure my parents... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
First, thank you for asking a responsible question. Many people don't ask these questions until after an event which might expose you and others to liability.
The answer to your question varies greatly depending on how an injury occurs. What if your student falls on the side of the... View More
Got released from jail waiting for court date wondering what to expect
answered on Jun 4, 2020
This is something a criminal defense lawyer in New Mexico should advise on. Your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to lawyers or look into whether you qualify for a public defender.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 5, 2020
A New Mexico attorney could best address your question, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, it's really in your hands. If you do attempt to help neighbor, that's nice of you and I hope nothing happens to you in the course of the work. But if you did injure... View More
We have her insurance info and filed a claim. Our insurance paid our vehicle off and offered us an extra almost $4500 (This does not replace the vehicle). We are still waiting, 6 days now for police report. We have lost work time, scared kids, no vehicle, and anguish to know end. We want to go... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of your recent crash which was caused by a drunk driver. DWI's continue to be a real problem in our state. You can bring a personal injury claim against the driver and insurance company for all injuries suffered by you and your family. Each of you have an individual... View More
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