A new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham caps damages that victims of medical malpractice in New Mexico can receive from independent healthcare facilities. If this sounds familiar, it should. State legislators and Gov. Grisham did the same thing in 2022. That...
How safe are your children’s toys? As a parent, you hope the makers of your child’s toys are all acting responsibly. You want them to use safe materials and test the products to ensure they don’t pose any risk. And yet manufacturers recall dozens of unsafe toys every...
Every mother-to-be wants her baby to be healthy. And this desire leads many women to give up alcohol and other unhealthy habits. They give them up to protect their baby’s health. But sometimes, the mother’s actions aren’t enough. Indeed, the Centers for Disease...
Heading to the pool is a great way to spend time on a hot day. Whether your pool is at your apartment building, or in your local neighborhood, it’s important to know that it’s safe. Here are a few quick ways to know that your local pool is following safety standards....
In 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released a study that claimed medical errors were the third leading cause of death in the United States. While medication errors represent only a fraction of all fatal medical errors, there are plenty of ways medication errors can also...
New Mexico lawmakers recently voted down a bill that would have capped some medical malpractice awards at $750,000. The bill aimed to help clinics and smaller healthcare providers who sometimes struggle with the cost of insurance. However, lawmakers ultimately decided...
Healthcare providers can be held responsible for the harm suffered by a patient due to medical negligence. Therefore, you may wonder if you have a valid claim after a medical procedure yielded unexpected results or if you experienced an adverse outcome after receiving...
One of the most important things with a cancer diagnosis is to make it as early as possible. Medical experts agree that early detection gives people the absolute best chance of recovery. A big reason for this is that cancer becomes vastly more difficult to treat as it...
A closed brain injury occurs when the brain sustains damage due to a forceful impact without the skull being penetrated. Closed brain injuries can result from a variety of causes, including slip-and-falls, sports-related injuries and physical assaults. The dangers...
Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences a family can have. There was a time when pregnancy was very dangerous for both mother and child. Fortunately, through advances in medical technology, most births go relatively smoothly. That being...