Slate’s Law Blog

Have you recently purchased a product that was defective or malfunctioned? If so, you may be wondering if you can sue the manufacturer. You may even be asking yourself, “Can I sue if I’m not injured by the defective product?” There are some elements of a product...

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a medical professional, then you may be considering filing a medical malpractice claim. But in order to do so, you will need to provide evidence that proves your claim is valid. Often, gathering evidence...

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your medical bills and other damages. However, if you have a pre-existing medical condition, it can affect the amount of compensation you may receive. In some...

After suffering an injury or incurring losses in a car accident, you may wonder if you can still get compensation despite being partially at fault. The answer largely depends on the state laws surrounding negligence and the circumstances of the accident. In New...

LLCs (limited liability companies) are popular business entities because of the limited personal liability they offer. But disputes between LLC members can arise, which may eventually lead to costly and time-consuming litigation. However, litigation is not the only...

The phrase “informed consent” is often used in medical malpractice cases, but what does it mean? Informed consent is the legal term for a patient providing their agreement to a medical treatment or procedure after being fully informed of all risks, benefits, and...

Business disputes between partners and shareholders are not uncommon. While the potential for disagreements is a reality of any business venture, it is essential to be prepared with strategies to prevent disputes and resolve them if they do arise. If you are dealing...

What is an adverse event, and when does an adverse event allow a patient to file a medical malpractice claim? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), millions of patients in the U.S. experience adverse events every year while seeking care...

Business litigation and business disputes in New Mexico can arise out of a wide range of issues, including the unauthorized use of or profit from your business’s trade secrets or intellectual property. Filing an intellectual property claim can seem daunting,...

When most of us think about medical errors or medical negligence, we think about healthcare providers who are licensed to practice traditional forms of medicine, such as physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, and other...