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Steps to Take After a Delayed Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in New Mexico

Receiving a delayed prostate cancer diagnosis can be a devastating and overwhelming experience. This delay may have caused unnecessary pain, suffering, and a potentially worse prognosis. If you believe your healthcare provider’s negligence led to your delayed diagnosis, you may have a valid medical malpractice prostate cancer claim. Knowing what to do next is vital if you plan to...

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Do You Have a Malpractice Claim for an Appendicitis Misdiagnosis in New Mexico?

Appendicitis is a severe medical emergency that requires immediate attention. If left untreated, it can cause the appendix to burst, potentially resulting in life-threatening complications such as peritonitis and sepsis. A doctor’s failure to properly diagnose appendicitis could lead to a medical malpractice claim in New Mexico. Medical malpractice claims arise when a healthcare provider’s negligence causes injury or...

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What Is the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act?

Every potential medical malpractice victim needs to know about the New Mexico Medical Malpractice Act. This law sets forth the rules and requirements for anyone planning to pursue a malpractice claim in New Mexico. The provisions of this act can affect your ability to file a claim. If you’re the victim of medical malpractice, please contact the New Mexico...

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What Is an EMTALA Violation and Can You Sue a Hospital for It?

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal statute requiring hospitals that participate in Medicare to treat people who come into their emergency rooms, even if they do not have insurance or can pay for treatment. In 1986 and 1987, research at Cook County Hospital in Chicago indicated that the majority of transfers into the...

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Can I Sue a Hospital for a Medication Error in New Mexico?

When someone is in the hospital, they expect their caregivers to administer the correct dosage and type of medication. Unfortunately, between 7,000 and 9,000 people die due to medication errors each year in the United States, while hundreds of thousands of others don’t report medicinal complications from errors. Hospital medication errors cost the United States more than $40 billion...

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What Is the Average Payout for Nerve Damage?

Nerve damage can have a lasting impact on your ability to live your life the way you want. If you are such a victim, you may wonder, What is the average payout for nerve damage? Nerve damage settlement lawsuits can provide compensation to accident victims. At Poulos & Coates, LLP, our experienced attorneys have successfully obtained compensation on behalf...

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Understanding Brain Hypoxia Birth Injuries

Hypoxia in the brain occurs when a baby does not receive adequate oxygen or blood flow to the brain during childbirth or pregnancy. Restricting oxygen and blood supply to the baby’s brain causes the brain cells to decay and die. Hypoxia in the brain is also referred to as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE can cause severe issues if not...

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Proving Causation in a Medical Malpractice Case in New Mexico

Proving causation is a critical step in holding healthcare providers accountable for their negligent actions. It involves demonstrating a clear link between a healthcare provider’s actions and the harm suffered by the plaintiff. This requires a thorough examination of the medical records, expert testimony, and other relevant evidence. The ultimate goal is to establish that the healthcare provider’s breach...

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Can You Sue for an Overdose of Anesthesia in New Mexico?

If you undergo surgery or another medical procedure, you may receive anesthesia during the operation that minimizes the pain you feel. Hospitals hire anesthesiologists to ensure anesthesia is administered properly and in the correct dosage. Still, mistakes can happen. Clients who come to our office fearing an overdose of anesthesia typically want to know: Our medical malpractice attorneys at...

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Is X-Ray Overexposure Considered Medical Malpractice in New Mexico?

Medical malpractice cases typically fall into one of the following categories: (1) failure to diagnose, (2) improper treatment, and (3) medical errors. Malpractice claims across the United States cost insurers billions of dollars, not to mention the harm suffered by the patients in these cases. One injury that can occur from negligence or malpractice is radiation sickness due to...

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