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...
3 hidden hazards that can threaten your children in public pools
Visiting a pool sounds like the perfect way to kick back, relax and bond with your children. Most of the time, the premises are safe thanks to attentive staff and lifeguards. Despite this, your children might still be at risk. Some pool hazards are notoriously...
The diagnostic process in the medical field
The healthcare system uses structured steps for diagnosis. This foundational approach ensures doctors accurately diagnose patients, minimizing errors. This is because cases of failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis often lead to serious consequences....
The staggering costs of treating serious dog bite scars
Dog bites can create several different types of medical expenses. The person bitten might have open wounds that require stitches. They might break a bone due to the force of the attack or a fall that occurred because a dog became aggressive. A person with a dog bite...
How pain and suffering damages work in NM wrongful deaths
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can turn your life upside down. Beyond covering funeral expenses or lost income, New Mexico law may allow families to seek compensation for the emotional pain and suffering caused by the loss. These damages recognize...
How could a doctor overlook something as serious as cancer?
Cancer comes in many different forms, but all of them can prove devastating. Cancer usually begins in one type of tissue and then may spread to other parts of the body. Left untreated, cancer can prove fatal. Patients experiencing unusual symptoms go to their doctors...