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Know these additional health risks for people with spinal cord injuries

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Apr 13, 2021 | Personal Injury

It goes without saying that spinal cord injuries can be devastating, often causing quadriplegia (partial or total paralysis of the torso, arms and legs) or paraplegia (partial or total paralysis of the legs). Unfortunately, paralysis is not the only health risk...

What are the signs of psychological abuse of the elderly?

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Mar 16, 2021 | Personal Injury

Elder abuse comes in many forms, and although physical abuse may be the most noticeable and talked about, psychological abuse is a very serious problem in nursing homes and other care facilities. Many cases of abuse are not reported, and it's important for families to...

Proving lost wages after an accident

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Mar 12, 2021 | Personal Injury

No matter how safe a driver you are, the risk of getting into a car accident still remains. For people throughout New Mexico, car accident injuries make it difficult or even impossible to return to work. Of course, bill collectors don't care if you're injured, and...

Can cameras help deter nursing home abuse?

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Mar 1, 2021 | Personal Injury

Nursing homes are supposed to be environments where our elderly and vulnerable loved ones are provided with proper shelter and round-the-clock attention from staff, and many of those staff members are supposed to be trained to provide medical care. There are thousands...

Black+Decker announces recall of defective chainsaws

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Jan 28, 2021 | Personal Injury

Anyone who has ever used a chainsaw knows that the risk of injury is high. It is extremely important that the user of the chainsaw knows how to safely operate it, and that the chainsaw itself is properly maintained — or else the consequences could be devastating....

Preventing falls (and subsequent falls) in New Mexico nursing homes

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Dec 23, 2020 | Personal Injury

Each year, thousands of elderly people in New Mexico are admitted to emergency departments after suffering injuries due to falls. In fact, New Mexico's rate of fall-related deaths has been 1.5 times higher in recent years than the national rate. In New Mexico and...

Even a small head bump can pose a serious health risk

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Nov 11, 2020 | Personal Injury

Car accidents, falls and sports all involve the risk of bumps to the head. In some cases, what seems like a minor bump can lead to lasting damage, including depression, difficulty concentrating and cognitive processing delays. The reality is that seemingly low-impact...

3 types of products commonly involved in product liability claims

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Sep 18, 2020 | Personal Injury

Regardless of the standards a business employs to ensure that its products are safe, oversights can occur. The smallest mistake can lead to the deadliest of consequences. The discovery of a defect can, at best, lead to a consumer never buying the product or anything...

Lifelong financial struggles common among victims of clergy sex abuse

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Sep 9, 2020 | Personal Injury

  Allegations of clergy sex abuse began to surface publicly in the late 1980s. Adults and young people started to come forward to tell their stories and hold their abusers accountable. Victims' first-hand accounts generated headlines in the following decade,...

Is it time to talk to your aging parent about their driving?

On Behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Jun 25, 2020 | Personal Injury

It can be extremely difficult to watch an aging parent decline, and the aging process can lead to some difficult conversations. Surprisingly, 39% of adults feel that the most dreaded topic to discuss with an aging parent is when they need to stop driving. This ranks...

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