New Mexico Personal Injury Attorney
More than 30 Years of Experience
Any type of product can have a potentially harmful defect. Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that product liability cases can stem from malfunctioning sports gear, toys, home maintenance items and even furniture. […]
The oil and gas industry has a reputation for serious and fatal injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workers in this sector are seven times more likely to suffer fatal injuries than the average employee in the United States. For this reason, companies are required to [...]
Most people do not understand the complexity of workers’ compensation laws until they fall ill or suffer an injury on the job. Recovering money for lost income and medical bills can be a complicated process, which is why the guidance of an injury lawyer may prove invaluable. […]
The most dangerous industries in the United States are construction and the oil and gas industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Injured workers often face a long road to recovery. They may not be able to earn an income for several months, and the health-care bills can be [...]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18 people died in the oil and gas industries in 2014. Oil fields and construction sites are the most dangerous places to work. Unstable rigs and gas lines can cause explosions that destroy the environment and injure or kill employees. […]
Wrongful deaths are devastating for families and friends of the deceased. Unfortunately, these cases are more common than many people assume. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 130,000 people died from unintentional injuries in 2013. […]
Working on an oilfield is a risky profession. Despite modern safety equipment and extraction techniques, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a steady rise in fatalities in the oil and gas industry since 2011. […]
When most people shop, they are more worried about overspending than suffering an injury. Unfortunately, 66 American kids go to the hospital every day due to shopping cart injuries, according to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The negligence of store owners and employees can also cause slips and falls, parking lot [...]
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, New Mexico is one of 30 states with statutory provisions that hold licensed drinking establishments, such as liquor stores, bars and restaurants, liable for selling alcohol to drunk drivers who kill and injure. This is to discourage dram shops from over-serving patrons. [...]
Many people underestimate the dangers of working on an oilfield, but according to the United States Department of Labor, this is one of the most hazardous professions in the country. On average, more than 120 workers die on oilfields each year, and thousands more sustain injuries. […]
