Slate’s Law Blog

When your business has been harmed because another party breached your contract, or due to an issue like tortious interference, you are likely wondering about your legal options and may be considering business litigation. Understanding the process of resolving a...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur in many different types of accidents in the Santa Fe area, and they can range widely in severity. Concussions are a form of mild traumatic brain injury that frequently occur in motor vehicle collisions, falls, and...

Many different kinds of patient injuries can give rise to medical malpractice lawsuits in New Mexico, including the failure to accurately diagnose an illness or a condition. The failure to diagnose is one type of diagnostic error, which is a type of medical mistake...

Getting hurt in a drunk driving accident in the Santa Fe area can be devastating. Much too frequently, intoxicated motorists cause collisions in which occupants of other vehicles are injured or killed. According to the Motor Vehicle Department of New Mexico,...

When you are facing a business dispute that has resulted in a loss to your company, your first instinct might be to file a lawsuit. Yet it is important to know that there are often many options that may be available to resolve a business dispute before you turn to...

Property owners in the Santa Fe area have a duty to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe for others who are on them lawfully, including children. Whether your kids are at the home of a friend or family member, or joining you at a restaurant or retail...

When a pregnant person seeks care or routine treatment during a pregnancy, or during labor and delivery, she should be able to expect that the obstetrician and other members of the health care team will provide reasonable care to prevent a serious birth injury....

Many personal injury cases arise under a theory of liability known as negligence. Indeed, in order to win damages in a wide variety of personal injury cases in New Mexico, you will be required to show that the defendant was negligent. The way in which you prove...

The misappropriation of trade secrets can cause significant harm to your business, and it is important to know your rights as an employer. You should understand clearly what constitutes a trade secret that can be protected, how you can take steps to protect your...

Distracted driving is a serious problem that can result in serious and deadly car accident injuries in New Mexico. Most motorists know that distracted driving can be extremely dangerous, yet many drivers continue to take risks. Indeed, according to a recent news...