When you or a loved one enters the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), it means the circumstances require the highest level of medical attention. The ICU provides critical care to patients in the most fragile health states. Despite advanced care and vigilant monitoring, complications can still arise. Some of these problems may result in long-lasting or catastrophic effects. Understanding potential...
Continue ReadingSurgeons are some of the most highly-trained and highly-paid doctors. However, they are still human, and humans make mistakes. Often, a surgical error results in a patient experiencing severe injuries that may have a lasting impact on their life. At the law firm of Poulos & Coates, LLP, we proudly represent patients who experienced a surgery mistake. With our...
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 ReadingDo you know the areas of the spinal cord that are most commonly injured? Your cervical or lumbar spine is most at risk for injury in a traumatic accident. While your spine is strong, it can suffer injury or even permanent damage in an accident. Incidents involving motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, etc., can result in...
Continue ReadingWhen you or a loved one suffers due to medical malpractice, navigating the aftermath can be incredibly daunting. A pressing question many victims have is, how long does a medical malpractice lawsuit take? The duration of a medical malpractice lawsuit depends heavily on the specific circumstances of each case, including the complexity of the medical issues involved, the amount...
Continue ReadingIntravenous (IV) therapy is a routine procedure employed across medical settings to administer fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream. However, not all IV procedures go as planned. One complication is IV infiltration. What is infiltration of an IV? Simply put, it occurs when the fluid administered through the IV leaks out of the vein and into...
Continue ReadingHospital negligence refers to situations where a healthcare facility fails to provide a reasonable standard of care, resulting in patient harm or injury. In New Mexico, as in other states, instances of hospital negligence can give rise to medical malpractice lawsuits. These lawsuits typically involve misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, medication errors, or inadequate patient monitoring. Preventing hospital negligence is crucial for safeguarding patient well-being and...
Continue ReadingA leukemia misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences, including loss of life or significant decline in the patient’s quality of life. If a doctor or medical facility fails to correctly diagnose leukemia due to negligence or haste, they may be held responsible for the resulting medical expenses. Mistakes can happen. But when a mistake rises to the level of...
Continue ReadingNerve 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...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one has been injured by the negligent behavior of a healthcare provider, you may be eligible to file a claim for medical malpractice. Many injured patients are overwhelmed by the thought of lengthy and complicated litigation. It is important to understand that, despite what is often represented in dramatic legal or medical television programs...
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