When people think of nursing home neglect, they often think that the staff members are simply not working hard enough or not performing the duties that they should. For example, they imagine a situation in which a resident pulls the alert cord to ask for assistance,...
Deciding to place a loved one into nursing home care is a difficult choice that many American families must make. However, doing so helps ensure your loved one receives care and protection in a safe, clean environment. Once the decision is final, your next step will...
The State Attorney General plays a crucial role in enforcing the state's standards and protecting people across New Mexico. They have the authority to file lawsuits against businesses that violate state law and to prosecute individuals. This role is a crucial one for...
Losing a loved one is always difficult. It’s especially hard to cope with when the death was one which was at the hands of another person and could have been prevented. New Mexico’s wrongful death statute offers grieving families the opportunity to claim compensation...
A lot of drivers sit far too close to the vehicle in front. It probably never occurs to them just how dangerous this can be, and they may feel justified in doing it if they are late or they feel the vehicle in front is going too slow. Following too close reduces the...
A recent report shows that the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department is failing to do its job – which is to protect vulnerable children. The Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) report discovered that: 40% of children reported to CYFD for a severe injury...
Do you know how many uninsured motorists you are sharing the roads with in New Mexico? According to the Albuquerque Journal in 2021, 21.8 percent of New Mexico drivers are uninsured. That means 1-in-5 drivers you see on the road are uninsured. You may already know...
Larger vehicles pose a risk on the road. This risk is not necessarily to those within these vehicles, but to those around them. It’s been found that larger vehicles tend to cause more injuries and inflict more damage. The general reason for this is simply the physics...
If you have a parent or other loved one in a nursing home or other residential care facility, you want to make sure they are part of your family’s holiday celebrations. However, as much as you may want to bring them home for a few days, that may not be the best thing...
There is a lot on your mind when your family decides to move a family member into a nursing home. From navigating interfamily issues and more practical concerns, like what to do with your loved one’s former home, simply getting to move-in day can be stressful. When...
