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...
Continue ReadingWe trust doctors and nurses to take good care of us. Most of the time, these professionals provide phenomenal service. But sometimes, providers make mistakes that cause people to get hurt. New Mexico’s medical malpractice laws allow patients to sue healthcare professionals who cause harm. Plaintiffs can recover damages to compensate for the costs associated with these medical mistakes. ...
Continue ReadingWhen you go to a hospital for medical care, you trust that the staff will care for you. But what happens when things go wrong? Medical malpractice occurs more often than you think and can turn your life upside down It can require you to undergo additional treatment, miss work, and spend more money than planned. In some cases,...
Continue ReadingMedical errors account for an unnecessarily high number of deaths every year. In fact, some experts estimate that medical errors could be the third leading cause of death in the United States. Failure to treat in New Mexico is one of the main reasons prospective clients hire our firm and file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Failure to treat refers...
Continue ReadingThe statute of limitations represents how much time someone has to start their case. It is very important to know and keep track of this date. If you try to begin your claim after the statute of limitations expires, the court will likely dismiss it. Below, the medical malpractice lawyers at Poulos & Coates, LLP go over the the...
Continue ReadingHeart attacks and other heart conditions are the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart conditions are responsible for up to one in five deaths every year. On average, someone in the United States has a heart attack every forty seconds. Adults aged 65 and older are the most susceptible to heart attacks. With heart attacks being...
Continue ReadingAt least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. As prevalent as they are, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Some signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can appear immediately, while others can take several hours, days, or weeks to appear. The signs and symptoms of a TBI can also be...
Continue ReadingVaccines play a pivotal role in public health by preventing the spread of infectious diseases and saving countless lives. However, like any medical intervention, vaccines can carry risks, including the possibility of rare adverse events. Understanding what is a vaccine injury and how to file a vaccine injury claim is crucial. If you believe you have suffered injuries from...
Continue ReadingA family member’s death is tragic and heartbreaking and a potential source of monetary hardship. No amount of compensation will soften the blow. But a wrongful death settlement may help surviving family members deal with a loved one’s absence. Wrongful death lawsuits for medical malpractice help support families of someone wrongfully or negligently killed by a hospital, doctor, or...
Continue ReadingMedical professionals strive to deliver immediate and efficient care in fast-paced urgent care clinics. However, despite their best intentions, they are not immune to mistakes. Sometimes errors can lead to significant harm because you receive a wrong diagnosis. If you’re asking, can you sue urgent care for misdiagnosis? The short answer is yes. But the process in New Mexico...
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