Slate’s Law Blog
What Does the Business Litigation Process Look Like?
Many small businesses and companies that are facing a business dispute for the first time want to understand more about the business litigation process. If your business has never filed a lawsuit in the past or defended against a claim, it can be difficult to know...
Medication Error: When is a Pharmacist at Fault?
Patients who sustain serious or life-threatening injuries because of medication mistakes or medication error can struggle to determine who is responsible for their injuries. In many cases, the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication can be liable for harm,...
Personal Injury Lawsuits: Who is at Fault?
None of us ever anticipates suffering a personal injury or a serious injury in an accident. Yet accidents can happen in many different places and scenarios, from driving on the roadways to working in an office job to seeking medical attention. A recent article in Live...
Drowsy Medical Mistakes From Sleep Deprivation
Many people know about the risks of drowsy driving and understand that getting too little sleep can result in a serious motor vehicle accident. Indeed, a study reported by the Sleep Foundation suggested that drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as intoxicated...
What is Strict Liability in a Personal Injury Claim?
If you were injured recently in an accident or other type of incident, you should be considering your options for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Yet if you have never been involved in a personal injury claim in the past, the process can be confusing and...
Easements In New Mexico: Everything You Should Know.
Most realtors, owners, and land managers know about the conveyance of title to property by deeds. However, there is another very important interest in land, which, while it does not include ownership or title to the land, gives important rights. This interest in land...
Breach of Contract in New Mexico: How to Handle It:
When you own a business and have existing contracts with employees, clients, vendors, property owners, and other parties, the possibility of a breach of contract can be both anxiety-inducing and frustrating. If an employee breaches an existing employment contract, for...
Car Accidents in Santa Fe: Common Personal Injuries
Personal injuries can result from many different kinds of accidents, and they can range in severity. In motor vehicle crashes, vehicle occupants and pedestrians can suffer various types of injuries that can be serious and ultimately may result in lifelong...
Personal Injuries in Winter Weather: 3 Things to Know
Personal injuries can happen at any time of the year and in many different kinds of accidents, but some types of personal injuries tend to be more common during the winter months, when the ground can be covered with snow and ice. It is critical for anyone who sustains...
Surgical Errors: New Report Highlights Prevalence of Mistakes
When you schedule a routine surgery in a hospital or an outpatient facility, you should never have to experience anxiety about the likelihood of a serious surgical error that could result in severe or fatal harm. Yet medical mistakes are somewhat common—despite the...