Surgery requires complete trust between a patient and their medical team. Most people expect to remain entirely unconscious, shielded from any awareness or pain during the operation. However, when anesthesia fails and a patient wakes up during the procedure, the experience can be terrifying. If this has happened to you or someone close to you, it may qualify for...
Continue ReadingWhen someone walks into an emergency room, they expect help, not hesitation. However, in too many cases, patients needing immediate care are turned away, delayed, or transferred without being properly stabilized. These aren’t just mistakes—they could be violations of federal law. An EMTALA violation is the result of a hospital refusal to treat an emergency. If this happened to...
Continue ReadingWhen you visit a hospital or medical facility for injuries or illness, you trust you’ll be in good hands with the medical professionals. If you’re hospitalized, you’ll likely interact with nurses the most. A doctor will visit once or twice a day, but your main point of contact will be the nursing staff. While most nurses treat patients to...
Continue ReadingSepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection causes inflammation throughout the body. Prompt and proper treatment of sepsis is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve outcomes for patients. A sepsis negligence claim occurs when medical negligence causes sepsis or delays its diagnosis and treatment, leading to patient harm. To succeed, the...
Continue ReadingEvery patient entering an operating room expects safety, precision, and care. Surgery should never leave a patient with an unexpected injury. Yet in New Mexico, people sometimes suffer burns during procedures due to unsafe equipment, poor supervision, or preventable errors. These injuries can be painful, emotionally devastating, and life-changing. If this has happened to you or a loved one,...
Continue ReadingA stroke is among the most urgent medical emergencies a person can face. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability. When doctors or hospitals fail to identify or respond quickly, the consequences can be catastrophic. If a medical professional’s delay caused preventable harm, you may have grounds for a delayed stroke diagnosis malpractice...
Continue ReadingA transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is often called a “mini-stroke.” Though symptoms may last only a few minutes, a TIA is a serious medical emergency. When a provider overlooks or misinterprets the signs, a patient can suffer a disabling or fatal stroke. If you or someone close to you was harmed after a misdiagnosed TIA, you may qualify...
Continue ReadingYou went to the emergency room because something felt wrong, and you knew it couldn’t wait. But instead of getting the immediate help you needed, you waited. Hours passed. Nobody ran tests. No one seemed to be listening. And when treatment finally came, it was too late. Unfortunately, this story is far too familiar. Delays in emergency rooms can...
Continue ReadingHospitals across New Mexico face ongoing staffing challenges that strain healthcare systems and put patients at risk. When there are not enough qualified medical professionals to provide safe care, serious errors can occur. Patients may experience delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, or other preventable harm that could justify a legal claim. If you suspect you were injured in a hospital where...
Continue ReadingA hospital stay should help you recover, not leave you with new health problems. Yet some patients develop severe infections during or after treatment. These infections can cause lasting complications, prolonged hospitalizations, and, in some cases, death. While some infections are unavoidable, others occur because medical staff failed to follow basic hygiene or safety procedures. If you or someone...
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