Parrish Collins,

Parrish Collins, an attorney in Albuquerque since 1989 and a graduate of Duke University School of Law, has spent over two decades working on personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. In 2017, his firm, Collins & Collins, P.C., shifted focus to a pressing issue within New Mexico: the medical neglect in prisons and jails. Through over 60 lawsuits, Parrish discovered that this shocking neglect and abuse is pervasive and systemic throughout New Mexico.  Through research and collaborations, Parrish learned also that the problem is national in scope 

These lawsuits filed by Collins & Collins, P.C. reveal a disturbing pattern of deliberate indifference to the medical needs of inmates. This issue, while starkly evident in New Mexico, mirrors a broader national problem perpetuated by a few powerful corporations that often place profits above the health and well-being of prisoners. The firm’s actions highlight the cruel reality of healthcare in these facilities, where neglect leads to severe injuries and, tragically, deaths.

The financial implications of this neglect are considerable, especially for taxpayers. In New Mexico and across the nation, the public bears the cost of hospitalizations and medical treatments resulting from this systemic neglect. Despite numerous lawsuits and increasing awareness, there has been minimal improvement, with both governmental and corporate entities showing resistance to change.

In response to this widespread issue, Parrish Collins founded Prison Lights, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing medical abuse cases in prisons and jails at a national level. Through Prison Lights, Inc., Parrish aims to extend his advocacy beyond New Mexico, tackling the deep-rooted issues in prison healthcare across the United States.

Collins & Collins, P.C., together with Prison Lights, Inc., remains committed to this cause. Their fight goes beyond the health and lives of inmates in New Mexico, aiming to bring to light and reform the prison healthcare system nationally. Their ongoing efforts serve as a call to action, seeking to inspire change and improve the treatment of inmates in prisons and jails throughout the United States.