In any claim for civil damages arising out of the provision of emergency medical services by personnel described in Section 24-10B-5 N.M. Stat. Ann., those personnel shall be considered health care providers for purposes of the Tort Claims Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4-1 to 41-4-27 if the claim is against a governmental entity or a public employee as defined by that act.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-10B-8

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
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