If you’re a victim of medical negligence, finding a skilled malpractice lawyer is your next critical step. But how do you get a malpractice attorney to take your case in New Mexico? Fortunately, finding the right lawyer doesn’t have to feel like a leap into the unknown. With the right approach and preparation, hiring a New Mexico medical malpractice...
Continue ReadingWhen you visit a hospital for routine surgery or emergency medical treatment, you trust that the healthcare providers at the hospital will do everything possible to assist in your recovery. In most cases, this is a safe assumption. However, what happens if you develop a hospital-acquired pressure injury during your stay? Can you hold the hospital responsible for your...
Continue ReadingSpinal fusions are serious procedures that require months of rehabilitation and are often the last resort for patients experiencing severe back pain. Choosing to undergo any type of back surgery is a major decision. Unfortunately, when this procedure is performed incorrectly, it can lead to devastating results. If you have experienced or believe you are experiencing failed spinal fusion...
Continue ReadingBecoming a parent is life-changing. The early days can be both gratifying and overwhelming. This time can become even more stressful if you suspect that your infant sustained a birth injury. The responsibility and expenses of taking care of an injured infant can be difficult to manage. A birth injury could mean corrective surgeries, therapies, and long-lasting medical care....
Continue ReadingIf a doctor or other healthcare provider makes mistakes in treating your medical condition and causes injury, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Even though medical malpractice lawsuits have the same burden of proof as other civil lawsuits, proving one is daunting. Medical malpractice suits are often expensive and complicated, requiring significant resources and expert testimony. Understanding what to expect...
Continue ReadingWere you recently injured by a doctor or hospital and wondering, Can you sue for emotional distress? In New Mexico, as in most states, you cannot sue for emotional distress alone. Emotional distress is generally not a basis for a legal cause of action but rather a type of damages you can pursue. Generally, three legal causes of action can...
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...
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