Every medication carries risk. Doctors warn patients about nausea, dizziness or rare allergic reactions before they prescribe a drug. Sometimes, however, a side effect isn't really a side effect at all. Sometimes it's the result of a doctor's mistake. That distinction...
Active birth interventions can cause physical trauma
Medical professionals sometimes need to intervene during labor and delivery due to complications. A Cesarean section can save a mother's life and prevent a child from developing permanent brain injury, for example. There are other interventions that can be helpful in...
Signs of concussion after a fall on the playground
Seeing children playing on playgrounds is a fun part of the summer months. Most children enjoy their time and then go home without any issues. Unfortunately, there are times when a child might fall while they’re playing. If that occurs, the parents must be vigilant...
Disabled patients can be at high risk of diagnostic failures
Many people with disabilities are surprised and even shocked when they first experience a level of ignorance and discrimination they didn’t expect in a health care setting. Unfortunately, however, even doctors who treat patients for all kinds of conditions can have...
Should you still seek medical care after a minor fall?
After experiencing what seems like a minor fall, you might feel tempted to brush it off and continue with your day. Many people assume that if they can walk away from a fall, they do not need medical attention. However, seeking care even after seemingly minor...
Improper monitoring during labor can cause birth injuries
Birth injuries are among the most devastating potential consequences of medical malpractice. When physicians and other medical professionals make mistakes during labor and delivery, expectant parents and unborn children often pay the price. Birth injuries can cause...
Delayed stroke diagnosis can be catastrophic
A stroke is a medical emergency because blocked blood flow or bleeding can lead to damaged brain tissue. Anyone who presents to a hospital with any signs of a stroke should receive immediate attention because more brain tissue is damaged as time passes. ...
How does a rabid dog bite affect the value of a claim?
If you suffered a bite from a rabid or potentially rabid dog in New Mexico, the value of your claim may look very different from a standard dog bite case. Several medical, legal and circumstantial factors play a role in that difference. Why is the medical response so...
Medication errors in healthcare
Unfortunately, medication errors made by medical professionals are not uncommon. Many patients in the U.S. are impacted by this type of error each year. A patient may end up dealing with a worsened health condition, financial strain and significant psychological...
What is the statute of limitations in a wrongful death case?
In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death case is three years. As soon as someone passes away, the clock starts. If family members miss the deadline, even if their case otherwise would have been valid and resulted in significant financial...