Slow Down…It’s Holiday Time.

Come on, relax.  It’s time to slow down and enjoy the season.  Are you pointing your car north toward Colorado or Utah?  Be prepared for winter driving.  How about Texas?  The weather could be nicer, but changing rapidly.  Maybe you are headed west to Las Vegas…lucky you!  Wherever you are traveling in the Great Southwest slow down and enjoy the ride.

Holiday roads can be tricky with sudden snow storms and black ice.  Statistics from The National Safety Council show that Christmas and New Years are two of the ten most dangerous driving days in the United States every year.  They are both coming up, so be forever vigilant of the guy driving next to you or in front or behind you.

As we approach 2017 one thing is as true as it was 40 years ago and even longer.  The lead attorney who has protected residents of Albuquerque and the Great Southwest in personal injury claims is stronger than ever.  He is Ken Wagner.  Ken and his staff wish you a wonderful holiday season, and if you happen to need us in the New Year, call (505) 242-6300.

Some Holiday Toys That Could Hurt Your Kids.

No one wants to take the joy out of the holiday season, but it pays to be cautious when buying Christmas presents that may be hazardous to your children.  Did you know, for example, that McDonalds issued a toy in its Happy Meal a couple of years ago that had to be recalled?  It was called the “Hello Kitty Whistle”.  Two kids choked on parts of it that came loose before it was recalled!

The Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chair claimed the life of a 10 year old boy in Texas and a 3 year old girl in Kentucky when they suffocated within it.  Have you ever heard of the Cannondale Tandem Bicycle?  A problem with the fork of this particular bicycle has caused riders to lose control.  Consumer Reports tells us that 5000 Americans a year die in bicycle accidents.

 

Just be vigilant this holiday season.  Give gifts that are age appropriate.  When you do, monitor the use of those toys and games by your children.  If you ever discover a defective product, contact Attorney Kenneth Wagner.  The winner of the McDonalds Hot Coffee Case has been protecting people in the Great Southwest from defective products for decades from his Albuquerque office at (505) 242-6300. 

The McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case.

Even though it has been two decades the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case lives on in history.  If you mention it even today it conjures up all sorts of different opinions.  If you are not familiar with it, it was the product liability case of Stella Liebeck vs. McDonalds, the fast food giant.  This occurred after she spilled hot coffee in her lap.

Interestingly, Esquire Magazine has just picked up the mantle and written a fascinating article on the nearly 25-year old case.  Please check out the September addition of Esquire.  In it you will find a well-crafted retrospective entitled, “What you don’t know about the McDonald’s Hot Coffee burn case”.  If you have the opportunity, give it a careful reading.

Some quarter century later the man who successfully represented Mrs. Liebeck is still practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico where the incident occurred.  His name is Kenneth Wagner.  Attorney Wagner and his staff are important people to have on your side if you have a personal injury case in the Great Southwest.  Call the office at (505) 242-6300. 

There are Dangerous Doctors Out There!

Truly bad doctors, thank heaven, are few and far between.  Make no mistake about it however, they do exist in every city in the United States.  Recently one US state combed the entire database of doctors on probation.  The results were sobering.  They found several hundred doctors had been disciplined, but often NOT barred from practice.

Blatant negligence, practicing while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, even engaging in sexual misconduct with patients happens daily in this country.  Some doctors are just simply incompetent.  As skills diminish in older practitioners complications arise.  Patients are readmitted to the hospital for the same malady and some even die!

We want to help you, not scare you.  Please be aware that all medical treatment is not the same.  If you feel that a doctor has made things worse for you or a loved one, please contact Albuquerque medical malpractice attorney Ken Wagner.  Attorney Wagner and his staff have been helping people of the Great Southwest combat bad medical care for decades.  Call today at (505) 242-6300.

Dia De Los Muertos Parade and Celebration!

24th Annual South Valley Dia De Los Muertos Marigold Parade and Celebration

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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 

 

"The parade starts 2pm at the Bernalillo Sheriff"s Substation at Centro Familiar and Isleta. Music, altars, food and art vendors to follow the parade at the Westside Community Center 1250 Isleta Blvd SW. Come in your best calavera attire!" 

 

What to do after a Car Accident.

It is the most common personal injury lawsuit.  Do not think that because you and your loved ones were able to walk away from a car crash that everything is fine.  There are over 2 million vehicle accidents per year in the US that result in an injury to one or more people.  The most important thing to do in this confusing, stressful situation is NOT to drive away from the scene.

You need to contact the police immediately.  While you await their arrival set up flares around the scene to avoid further collisions.  In today’s world there is little or no excuse for not taking pictures with your phone of all aspects of the crash.  Get all of the other driver’s information such as license, insurance, and phone number.

Too many Americans take a laissez-faire attitude and find out later when pain and obvious injuries begin to manifest themselves that they should have been more proactive.  Getting into a car accident is no sin.  What you do afterwards may affect the rest of your life.  Call Ken Wagner as soon as you can.  Attorney Wagner and his staff are the auto accident personal injury attorneys you seek in Albuquerque and the Great Southwest.  Know this phone number - (505) 242-6300. 

Are You Getting the Right Drug?

Among all preventative health care mistakes adverse reaction to an improperly prescribed drug is near or at the top.  Every time that you are prescribed a certain drug there are multiple steps along the way where errors can occur.  Ordering the right medication in the right amount for your body is not an exact science.  Even passing the proper information from doctor to pharmacist can go horribly wrong.

Did you know that drug missteps lead to nearly three-quarters of a million emergency room visits per year?  Well over 100,000 people a year are even hospitalized by the improper administration of a prescription drug!  A study was done last year that found nearly HALF of the drugs administered during or after surgery resulted in some snafu.

While most of these drug mishaps are preventable they still continue every day in this nation of advanced medicine.  When you feel that you or a loved one has been harmed by poor management of prescription drugs call Ken Wagner.  From his Albuquerque office he will put his 40 years and his team’s medical malpractice experience to work for you.  Anywhere in the great Southwest make the call to the Wagner Law Office today for a free consultation at (505) 242-6300.