New Mexico Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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What Happens If I Am Injured In The Course Of Medical Treatment?
If a medical professional makes an error that results in injury to the patient, the patient may be able to sue the negligent party or parties for monetary damages to compensate him or her for the … more
How Do I Know If My Injury Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
Medical professionals are not expected to be infallible and there may be poor results from treatment that do not amount to malpractice. Medical professionals are expected to exercise the basic … more
Is There A Time Limit In Which I Need To File A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice?
The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is referred to as the statute of … more

Childbirth Brain Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
Childbirth is often a time filled with excitement, anticipation and anxiety. Parents are eager to meet their child but understandably concerned about labor and delivery. One of the concerns is that the baby will be born with a brain injury. Occasionally, a brain injury is an unavoidable, yet tragic, consequence of childbirth. However, many times a childbirth brain injury could … more
How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated
Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held … more

20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
This Patient Fact Sheet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, addresses … more
Five Steps to Safer Medical Care
Guide to Health Care Quality
This booklet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), discusses … more
Quick Tips When Getting Medical Tests
Quick Tips When Talking to Your Doctor