Some may assume a medical malpractice case would be between a health care provider and their patients, but there are actually cases in which the hospital itself can be at fault for negligence. It is essential to understand the basics of a hospital negligence case, as it is different than a medical malpractice case. Hospitals are liable for their employees’ actions. These types of cases use the term “respondent superior,” which is a legal doctrine that holds an employer legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent if such acts occur within the scope of employment or agency. But the hospital itself can be sued if an employee is negligent and causes further harm to a patient. Some of the negligence cases can include: • Birth injuries caused by the nursing staff failing to review and interpret fetal monitoring strips • Bedsores caused by the nursing staff’s failure to turn and reposition an immobile patient • Medication errors, like administering the wrong dose or type of medicine or failing to timely administer an ordered medication to a patient • Failure of nursing staff to timely inform the attending physician of important patient status changes PURSUING A CLAIM OF HOSPITAL NEGLIGENCE
to prepare an accident report. In New Mexico, if a police officer responds to an accident and you are legally required to report it, the officer will also be obligated to report it to the Department of Transportation within 24 hours. Any officers may try to gather information quickly, but the intensity of the situation sometimes leads to inaccurate police reports, so verifying an officer’s report is paramount. Did you know New Mexico is an at-fault state? This means that fault is used to determine whose insurance will pay for bills regarding the accident. These accident reports are crucial in determining who is at fault and the percentage the individuals involved are at fault. CCIDENT REPORTS MENTS AND PROCEDURES
Some of these determinations include: • Statements from parties involved • Witness statements • Vehicle examination
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Scene examination
Opinions/conclusions of police officers
Harmonson Law Firm is here to help make sure you obtain, understand, and if need be, dispute your car accident report in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Contact us at (915) 584-8777 to discuss your accident with one of our experienced attorneys.
Grape, Goat Cheese, and Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Inspired by HowSweetEats.com
Are doctors considered employees? It is important to ensure the doctor you were seeing was employed by the hospital. Some doctors aren’t considered employees since most are part of the independent trade and are independent contractors. You can figure this out by discovering if the hospital controls their working hours and vacation times or sets the fees the doctor can charge. If a hospital does not make it clear upfront that the doctor is not an employee of a hospital, they may have been called in to be the apparent agent, so the hospital may be legally liable for the physician’s negligence. Likewise, if the hospital keeps an incompetent doctor on staff, the hospital can still be held liable for any problems the doctor may have caused, even if that doctor is considered an independent contractor. In New Mexico, our experienced attorneys at Harmonson Law will help you navigate these waters and are dedicated to getting the justice and compensation you deserve. Call us at (915) 584- 8777 so we can fight for you.
INGREDIENTS
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4 sweet potatoes
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4 oz goat cheese, divided
2 cups seedless red grapes
2 tbsp honey, plus additional for drizzling
1 tsp grapeseed oil
1/4 tsp salt, plus a pinch 1/4 tsp pepper, plus a pinch
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Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. With a fork, poke holes in potatoes. Tightly wrap each in aluminum foil. 3. On a baking sheet, place potatoes and roast for 45–60 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Remove and unwrap foil. 4. With a knife, slit each potato down the middle. 5. Increase oven to 450 F. 6. On a nonstick baking sheet, drizzle the grapes with grapeseed oil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast for 20–25 minutes. 7. Using a spoon, remove sweet potato flesh while keeping shape intact. 8. In a large bowl, mash sweet potato flesh with 3 oz goat cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and honey. 9. Scoop filling back into potatoes. Top with remaining goat cheese, grapes, and drizzled honey.
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