Generally, medical malpractice lawsuits can take at least 2 years to 5 years to resolve, sometimes much longer. If your lawsuit goes through mediation, it can be resolved in a matter of months. However, this is quite rare. When you or a loved one suffers due to medical malpractice, navigating the aftermath can be incredibly daunting. A pressing question...
Continue ReadingIt can be difficult to handle an infection after going through surgery and attempting to determine whether you ought to file suit at the same time. You may be wondering, can you sue if you get an infection after surgery? Part of the answer depends on the cause of your infection. In this article, the medical malpractice lawyers at...
Continue ReadingYou trusted your surgeon to help you heal, but instead you woke up to pain, complications, and confusion. Maybe something feels “off” about your recovery, or you’ve already been told there was a problem during your procedure. In moments like these, it’s normal to wonder if a surgical mistake lawsuit might be your path to justice. At Poulos &...
Continue ReadingAt Poulos & Coates, LLP, we understand how profoundly life can change when a preventable mistake occurs in the operating room. Among the most serious errors are retained surgical instrument items, like sponges, clamps, or scalpels, left inside a patient’s body after a procedure. While these events are relatively rare, they are never acceptable. They can cause severe complications,...
Continue ReadingWe look to surgery as a drastic measure to improve the health of a part of our body that is in urgent need. But what happens when a surgeon operates on the wrong body part? Wrong site surgery is one of the most devastating forms of medical malpractice. It can lead to permanent injury, loss of function, and lifelong...
Continue ReadingNo one goes into surgery expecting to come out worse than they went in. However, the result can be devastating when a medical team skips a safety step, uses the wrong instrument, or operates on the wrong body part. At Poulos & Coates, we help patients across New Mexico determine whether their experience qualifies as surgical error malpractice. Many...
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 ReadingColonoscopy procedures are essential for detecting and preventing serious health issues, such as colorectal cancer. However, for many, the idea of having one can cause anxiety. In addition, when colonoscopy side effects occur, they can increase distress and create uncertainty.In some cases, these issues stem from what’s known as a botched colonoscopy—a procedure that was performed incorrectly or incompletely,...
Continue ReadingIVs are commonly used to deliver fluids, medications, or blood products, but they come with risks, such as IV infiltration complications. Signs of IV infiltration include swelling, redness, puffiness, and pain around the IV site. If not identified and treated promptly, IV infiltration can lead to serious complications. Read on to learn more about the meaning of IV infiltration,...
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? The average payout for nerve damage in the United States is around $20,000. Compensation can range from $5,000 to over $250,000 depending on injury...
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