On behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | personal injury
Senior living centers and caregivers are an incredible resource for most families. A well-run elder care facility can allow families to customize the living experience to what works best for them or their loved ones. However, it takes time to find the right place for...
On behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Oct 19, 2019 | personal injury
Your parents’ health is extremely important to you. If your parent needs full-time care in a nursing home, you try to choose a good nursing home that takes care of your parent’s needs. But a sad reality is that some nursing homes do not meet appropriate...
On behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Aug 1, 2019 | personal injury
Safety advocates warn that a Department of Transportation plan to loosen rules over the number of hours a truck driver can work may put other drivers at higher risk on U.S. highways. The Associated Press reports the trucking industry has long fought to see the federal...
On behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Jul 3, 2019 | personal injury
New Mexico is one of the more restrictive states when it comes to legal fireworks sold to the public. However, there are still many firework-related injuries that occur each year, particularly in the month surrounding the July 4th holiday. These injuries happen in...
On behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Mar 29, 2019 | personal injury
A broken lock. A poorly-lit parking garage. A door that doesn’t close properly. All these things put everyday people at risk in public places. Whether you enter an apartment complex, a bar or a convenience store, the owner of that establishment is at least in...
On behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Mar 20, 2019 | personal injury
If you were injured in a bar—whether it was from slipping on a wet floor or from an alcohol-related incident—you may feel embarrassed or that it was your fault. But certain factors could actually make the bar responsible. Slip-and-falls There are a few ways in which a...
On behalf of Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Mar 4, 2019 | personal injury
You and your spouse have been together for a long time. You share a home, a family, friends and many hobbies together. Virtually everything in your lives is intertwined. You rely on your spouse in ways you may not even realize. But if your husband or wife is involved...
by Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Feb 27, 2019 | personal injury
If you are injured by someone who was overserved at a bar, you can seek damages against the liquor seller by using New Mexico’s dram shop laws. Most states have variations of dram shop laws—named after 18th century British establishments that sold gin by tiny a amount...
by Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Jan 22, 2019 | personal injury
In a recent post, we discussed some of the serious dangers of slip-and-fall accidents for older adults. Slip-and-falls are the most common cause of emergency room visits, and such injuries disproportionately affect adults age 65 and over. In addition, slip-and-falls...
by Almanzar & Youngers, P.A. | Jan 17, 2019 | personal injury
The holidays have passed, but the danger posed by children’s toys has not. Every year in the U.S., millions of children receive presents for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other celebrations. Unfortunately, some children will suffer injuries due to dangerous...
